port pain when exercising

[stef123633 1]

Anyone know how long your port hurts you when exercising? I am 5 weeks post-op and any jogging or high intensity on elliptical makes my port hurt from the jarring. If I keep a hand pressed on my stomach and hold it, it feels better. Also, my doc told me no abs yet, but I forgot to ask when we could start them??

Thanks!

[tracymom 0]

My doc made me wait 6 weeks to do any ab exercises.

Tracy

Sacramento spinnerchick:lol:

[gkeyt 0]

I had port discomfort when I started running earlier this year, but it went away as my abs got in better shape. I think 6 weeks sounds about right for when you can start working your abs. I can't remember exactly what my doc told me, but I think that was it.

[Jachut 487]

I wouldnt do anything too strenuous for a while, 6 weeks probably.

Ask me DH who was banded 3 weeks ago and is using this as justification to stay on the couch. Oh boy, sigh.

I remember that port pain, I think it lasted a couple of months, I'd get sore if I'd done a lot, but it wasnt too bad and I cant remember the last time my port bothered me. Discomfort is normal at first,but dont ignore real pain.

[mcgreen 0]

even one year out I'll occasionally have a twinge at my port site if my trainer has me doing something with my upper abs, but its brief and goes away quickly