Has anyone every been accidentally pushed, kicked, etc in their port area? I was swimming with my 2 year old nephew who resisted my help in the pool and as he struggled away -- I got a heck of a kick right where my port is. That was Friday evening.

Today, for the first time since I got banded 4-17-08 -- I threw up..it was gatorade but I feel uncomfortable.

I'm calling the surgeon tomorrow but was just curious about anyone else's experiences.

Thanks,

Dolores

41 lbs lost

:eek:Gosh, I'm so sorry that happened to you. Thats one of my biggest fears! :ohmy:

I have three children who are under the age of 4 and I get kicked, hit, stepped on, etc constantly...

I'm sure you are fine, but you should certainly call your dr. to make sure!

Best of luck.

Rain

I am 6 days post-op and that is one of my biggest fears. I have a large dog (Boxer) who is a jumper and I am constantly protecting my stomach area when she is around me. Please let us know what your doctor says.

wow...i hope everything turns out ok... I play ruff with my 4yr old and he almost stepped in my stomach but i caught him and lifted him up really quick and reminded him that he can't do that because he will hurt mommy... but a 2-year old... he was just trying to get away.... ouch.... plz keep me posted....

If you were kicked in the port and, worst case scenario, it actually dislodged the port, I wouldn't think that can cause you to throw up. I don't think it would really affect the band around your stomach.

How does the area feel now? Is there any bruising? Does it feel like the band is moving around more than usual?

Your port is stitched on to your abdominal muscles and shouldn't budge around too much and isn't at all fragile. I'm sure that it hurt like heck, but I doubt that it did anything more than bruise you deeply. I hope your doc can ease your fears early in the day 'cause there's nothing worse than worrying. :confused2:

Sounds like you may be swollen which caused you to be too tight. I'd try liquids for a 2 days and then step back up to solid food.

Hope things go well with the doc. Let us know what he/she tells you.

My husband accidentally punched me in the stomach while shopping for clothes. He outstretched his arms, not realizing I was coming closer to see what he had picked out. WHAM. Right in the gut. I saw stars. It took my breath away. I was sore for a day or two, but nothing more. He was more upset than I was. I fell this past weekend. I flipped over a wheelbarrow. Not pretty. I fell pretty hard and am pretty bruised up. I didn't hit my stomach, but the straining of the muscles made my port area sore. I did have a tummy ache the next day. I couldn't eat much. It very well could have been a little swelling.

my 17 month old kicked me in the port area. ouch!

Ive got that a few times from my 19 month old. You are fine..