I noticed I have pain in an area to the right of my incision about 1 inch below today. I was fine all day. I did go grocery shopping (I will be a month post op on the 30th) I am really uncomfortable, almost to the point where I am thinking of taking a pain pill. sitting is uncomfortable. Standing is fine... any thoughts???

That's exactly how I feel, 24/7 since surgery. My surgeon told me my pain is totally normal and that its where my port is actually stitched. I was surprised because I thought it was right under the big incision. But now that I think about it, it doesn't make any sense that it would be attached right under the incision, but makes more sense that they would stitch it about an inch lower, where I'm feeling my pain.

Hope that helps you a little!

My port access is an inch below my incision. It is a bit tender after surgery and will feel 'odd' for a few weeks... but pretty soon, it will heal and just become 'part of you' and you won't think about it... Hang in there!

I'm pretty sure it's the port...mine still bothers me so much that sometimes I can't sit or stand...it's an ache that shoots to my back to what feels like under my rib. I was banded on Oct 1st and was told it could take several months. Now, some days it's better and some it's worse. Take your pain pills if you need to...don't be silly! That's what they're for. Well, for pain and, I've found, for those times when you're having trouble coping with your three kids. One Vicodin and I'm up for anything. :wink_smile: