I just wondering if this is normal???

I had my first fill 2 weeks ago and felt fine for a week and then my port/ area around it just started feeling sore and seems to keep getting more painful.

I was pain free before and now it hurts to lay on my side or belly and to twist. I worried about infection but, I don't know if I'm just over reacting. What are the signs that your port might be infected?

Edited May 9, 200917 yr by Dani13

I've had 4 fills and I've never felt soreness near my port area. I'm sure it is pretty normal to have a little soreness for a day or two after a fill, but being sore for 2 weeks seems like a long time to me. I would call my surgeon's office. Might not be anything to worry about, but best if you let them know what's going on. Good luck to you. Becky

If you are in pain, and it's getting worse, call your Doc! Do it ASAP!

Several things can cause mild port area discomfort. I have found over the past year and a half that twisting and stretching, a vigorous abdominal workout at the club, or the misplaced kick of a small child can do it. Even a bout of constipation can irritate it. The hard stool passing behind it or underneath it can make it hurt. I even have certain pairs of pants that the waistband fits JUST RIGHT to cause discomfort. It's just a sensitive area.

My port is high enough that if I were constipated and that caused me port pain, I'd be a medical marvel! LOL :frown:

Not everyone has a sensitive port, but even if you do....

Pain that gets worse as she described isn't normal and should be checked out.

Thanks everyone! The pain has started to get a bit better unless I move or twist just the right way or push on it... So I'm thinking maybe it's just normal pain. It hasn't been even two months yet so soreness might still be normal right?