Tugging at Port

Katri · November 27, 2008

My lap band surgery took place in Mexico in 2003. I lost some weight due to the surgery but most my weight fell off when I grieved the passing of my mother. It's been five years and I've had few complications. In the last 3 months, I'm concerned about painful tugging I've felt underneath the skin where my port is. I don't know what it is. Anyone familiar with this tugging and know what to do about it?

Jachut · November 28, 2008

Hmmmm, not sure. My guess would be do you think its possible you may have detached your port - not necessarly completely but maybe popped a few stitches?

I'd say you should probably check in with your doc.

2befree · November 30, 2008

Could it be scar tissue connected to the port? Or maybe the tubing is pulling on it - I've had similar problems to the right of my port - a pulling, dull achey feeling. I have a dr. appt. Tuesday and will have a flourescopy to see what is going on. My lapband nurse said the tubing is "free-floating", maybe it could get hung up on something - I don't know just guessing??? Let us know what you find out.