I am new here and go under the knife this Friday (1-25-08). Only major concern at this point is I have to be back to work on Monday. A little concerned about discomfort of port around belt line. Is it possible to ask the Dr. ahead of time to place the port where it will not interfere with belt line?

Mornin' Geo,

It was my impression the port was placed higher up??? I wouldnt think it would be placed down around the belt line due to wear on it??? I'm going in Feb. 5th so I actually dont know for sure I'm sure other guy's on here would, but I would sure find out "before" surgery.

Good luck to ya and keep us posted how your doing. Steve

My port is much higher than that. It's above the naval on the left hand side.

Talk to your doc and tell him what you need, he works for you

My port is about six inches above and left of the naval.

I had surgery on a Wednesday (1/31/07) and went in to my business on Saturday to catch up. I was going to go in Friday, but my wife had my keys with her at work so I justified another day off. You shouldn't have a problem with a Friday surgery and going to work Monday.

I think some people do have problems and some have to stay home if they have a hang-nail.

Good luck.

Bruce

I was out for 2 weeks, but HR mandated that due to some short-term disability for surgery. I don't understand it, but who am I to argue with an extra paid vacation? :biggrin: Realistically, I was under the weather for about 4-5 days after the surgery, but could have gone back to my desk job earlier.

Best wishes on your surgery! Keep us posted on your progress.

John

Thanks for the response. Will keep you posted on how it goes.

None of mine was near the belt line, most all my 5 cuts was all located in mid stomach area. My port is easy to find... right below last left rib.

If you are working at a desk then you should be fine at work but when I had surgery I didnt go to work for 3days and everything seem fine except when I was lifting something without think and was hurting.

Area that mostly bugged me was port, it kept pushing forward and you can feel it when you walk and when you hold it in, it felt alot better. so i wrapped that area up and it help alot.