I am 24 hours post surgery and my incision site where my port was placed is hurting more than the other 4 sites. Is this normal or is there anything I can use on this cement?

Thanks!

Completely normal. It's the biggest incision and I remember it hurting more than the others. As for pain I used liquid Tylenol for the most part. Congrats on your surgery and good luck, it gets better!

Do you if these sites can get wet or if I need to apply Neosporin?

Thanks a bunch!

I got banded last Thursday and the port site is the sorest for me. I can barely feel the others. My doctor said to shower as normal but don't scrub the incision sites - just let soap and Water flow over them.

I have a trip next weekend to a pool and was wondering if it is okay to go in. Wondering if anyone knows?

Regarding the incision site where the port is, yes this is completely normal this is the largest incision you have and takes the longest to heal.

Regarding whether or not you should or should use Neosporin or if you should swim, My intention isn't to come off rude but if you have any questions about what you should or shouldn't be doing it's always best to call your doctor, that's what they're there for and why you're paying them. I say this because I could tell you what my doctor told me to do but every doctor just like every patient is different so it's always best to go straight to the professional. Congrats on your recent surgeries and the start of your new life!!!!

Thanks for the info. My surgery was yesterday and the office is closed today that's why I thought I would ask others since the office won't be open until Monday for me to ask them. I didn't want to call the after hours number to ask such a simple question. Thought this was what this forum was for.

Appreciate your input though.

HI, I had my op last Tuesday and my port area is also the most painful. I've noticed if I sit wrong for a long time it hurts even more (I sort of have a habit of leaning over at my desk and that's when I feel it most). I found the pain was easier in the first 4/5 days than the last 5 days, so I was worried I had done something, but reading these forums I think that may be normal. I spoke to my nurse and she said to just keep taking the pain killers. Good luck with your journey.xx

Good luck Kerry and thank for the advise! I'm glad I took time from work. I don't return until 24 aug.

@sjmoney - that IS what the forum is for so please keep asking your questions!! I know I am going to!!

My doc didn't say to put any Neosporin on. Do you have little bandages on the incisions? I did and they said to leave them on until they fell off so that wouldn't even allow Neosporin to be on them.

Thanks and good luck!!

Of course this forum is for asking questions, I'm in NO way discouranging anyone from doing so but with a question you have to be able to hear responses you may not have hoped for. I gave this answer because like I said every dr. and patient is different! I don't know your history and are you really willing to take medical advice from people you don't know? I'm not. This forum is for support and questions but when you ask about specific medical issues I think its in your best interest to get those answers from your dr. Thats all I'm saying. Again wasn't trying to discourage questions just thought I was giving you the best answer.

Thanks ???? I am sure the weeks will fly by and we will be feeling fit and energetic very soon

My doctor told me no swimming for six weeks. Just my experience.

How's the scarring for you guys?

My sites aren't looking that great but then again I am only know day 2.

Edited August 15, 201511 yr by sjmoney75

Right now they are red and ugly. but pretty small except for the port one that is about an inch long. I am a week and 2 days out.

I'm on day 10 and mine are mainly ok. Large one near my port is painful and itchy. I had mine glued - not sure if anyone else did and it's a bit irritating and catches on clothes as it pulls off - sometimes think that's more painful than the scars. Still a lot of side pain again today - hoping it goes soon xxx