It has been about 6 weeks since I had my lap band surgery, all has been well.......but starting yesterday my port area is really sensitive and sore. Any thoughts on why this might be??? Has any one else had this problem????

Sues05

Hey Sue,

My port site is still kinda sore. I was banded on 8/9/05 and I still get a little sharp pain if I move or jerk quickly! During the Dallas Cowboy game today, I kinda strained the port site.....since I was yelling and hollering like a mad man!!

Ray

Yes see all that yelling and hollering paid off now didn't it?? They wouldn't have won otherwise.

Is your port area red, inflammed, swollen or filled with fluid? If so, see your doc immediately. Watch for signs of infection. I'd call my doc anyway to ask about the pain just to be on the safe side.

I have been banned for a while and I do remember there was some pain in the port area even awhile after. Then after I lost some weight, it seems the port gets closer to the skin, or something. And then when I would move it or one of the dogs jumped on my belly and hit the port there was some discomfort. But......... as for the last 2 years there has been no pain what so ever. When I had trouble with my liver and started to retain a lot of water, I tried to get a fill and they could not hit the port because there was too much fat between the skin and the port. Now after a 75 weight lost in the past couple of months (most water) the port is right under the skin, it almost feels like you can see it. But I have not gotten the fill yet......... WHY you ask????? Fear!! Fear of losing weight and being sexy and cute, those 2 words don't, and have never gone with who I always was. Anyway..... sorry to off at the mouth. But, what you are feeling is really normal. Thanks for listening. Butch

Butch, you sexy thang... great response!

Way To Go Butch. You Are Amazing. Keep Up The Good Work... Jamie