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[TeacherTracy 0]

Hi everyone. I had my lap band procedure last Thursday (6-4) and having some pain and soreness that I thought would be long gone by now. I have 6 entry sites and to the left of my belly button is an incision that is approx. 2.5" to 3". It is extremely sore and feels "strange" when I walk or sit. I'm assuming this is my port site? Am I correct? I'd really like to talk with you all about this and hear it from someone who has actually had the surgery. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.

TeacherTracy

[tmbennett8 0]

Hello. I had the same incisions and yes the 2.5 to 3 inch incision was my port site. My site was extremely sore as well and was the last little bit of pain to go away. It lasted for a couple of weeks and then when I started going to the gym I could really feel it when I pulled that section too much. My doc told me to stay away from any activity or action that caused a pulling sensation or anything that I felt was uncomfortable. He said give it time to heal and it will.

[TeacherTracy 0]

Thanks. Any bit of info helps me out!

[OnTheWay to Thin 0]

The strange feeling is because the port is stitched to your muscle, so when you pull or strain you will feel it until it is healed. Take it easy for a while longer and you will be fine.