This is my first post and I'm not really familiar with these types of things... but here goes... I had my lap band put on last Thursday, 10/8/09 and it still hurts on the side where the port is when standing up or sitting down or leaning over. Is this normal? Also, still feeling a little queasy...

totally normal, I felt pain and soreness for about 2 weeks gradually going from pain to sore. The port area was tender for 3-4 weeks and nausea is common due to the swelling. The port is normally stitched to a muscle and therefore can pull and tug a bit while healing. If you have severe pain or cant keep anything down call your doctor, but it sounds pretty normal.

Oh! Thank you so much! That was so cool to ask a question and get a reply. I kind of thought it was normal but wanted to check.

If the queasy feeling is bothersome, your surgeon can prescribe some meds for it.

Port pain can last approx. 6 weeks.

Funny we were banded on the same day and I put a similar question up. Guess it's normal. Mine feels more like burning and pulling.

another October 8th bandster here

I"m still having tenderness in what I believe is the port area. Liquid Tylenol is taking care of the pain but I do have Tylenol w/codeine (rx) if I need it. I still find it hard to lay down flat in bed so I"m sleeping propped up on the couch. The larger incision is very bruised but otherwise looks ok. One day at a time I guess :eek:

I am 3 weeks post-op and the port area has just now quit hurting. Also the incision next to the port is still bruised. I think the port is probably the worst part of the surgery for being sore.

I asked the same question 8 days post-op! I heard stories about people being fine and feeling no pain during the 1st week; I was beginning to think something was wrong with me.

I think the healing process is different with everybody.

Good Luck! You should be feeling lots better soon.

Thank yall so much for replying. It makes me feel better knowing that others are experiencing the same thing. I was able to go and walk for 30 minutes on the treadmill today... not real fast but at least I worked up a sweat. Please keep in touch!