HELP! 7 mnths post-op port pain?

[CJen]

I am 7 months post-op! For the last couple weeks I have noticed a lot of port pain, especially when I try to sleep! It's almost like a stabbing feeling! I have no nausea, or anything that would make me think that I need to call my Dr. Has anyone had this pain? I really don't want to make more out of this than necessary, but I hurt! On a scale of 1-10, at times a 7-8!

Thanks for reading this, and I look forward to your replys!

[JessicaATL]

I was told that a very acute/sharp pain could indicate an infection, so you may want to see a doc and get some antibiotics to be safe. I hope everything is okay, and your pain goes away soon!

[dawns]

It has been a year for me and sometimes I still have port pain. But it has never been as high as a 7-8 on pain scale. If it were me I would call the doc.

take care,

dawn

[ValleyGirl]

I get the pain too. I have no diagnosis, just wanted to say you're not the only one. Sorry I'm not more help.

Sabrina:)

[Smiley]

We had this discussion earlier today at my surgery center. Scar tissue develops around the band, the tubing, and the port. Scar tissue doesn't stretch, it tears and causes pain. I had horrible pain about 4 inches from my belly button long my waist this time last year and that was 7-8 months after my surgery. Everything I did hurt, including breathing. After running numerous gallbladder test it was discovered 3 months later that it was just scar tissue and a week or two after diagnosis it stopped - thank goodness! I don't know that this is your issue, but it is definitely a plausible option.