I am having so much pain!!

[Brenny]

Hello, I had my surg yestreday. I am having so much pain at he port site. It is almost unbearable to turn onto my left side. It burns and I feel it in my lower back. I called my md and he told me this is ok and to take my painmeds. I hurt just sitting here writing on the computer. It dosn't feel like gas pain. It actually burns like an iron burn. Has anyone else felt this?????? Please respond to me. I'm not usually a baby, & Im scared something is wrong. I am not nauseated. It don't hurt to walk or lay down, but turning and sitting up straight really hurt. Any body have a suggestion?????tx

[Brenny]

Sorry about the poor grammer, just noticed it. ooopppppsss

[snowbird]

You are probably feeling your stitches which pull when you lie on your left side. Your port is stitched into place under your skin even if you don't have external stitches. I couldn't sleep on my left side for about a week after surgery. I hate to say this, but if it hurts to lie on your left side . . . don't lie on your left side. Seriously, if the pain worsens, get back in touch with your doctor. But I did feel quite a bit of the same types of pain as you are describing the first few days after surgery. It felt just like you said, like a sharp burning feeling. I couldn't sit up without grabbing onto something and pulling myself up, very slowly. I felt like my port incision was going to split open and my guts were going to spill out at any moment. My husband, who had the surgery the same day as I did, of course felt no pain whatsoever and couldn't imagine what I was talking about. Everyone is a little bit different, but remember you did have someone cut your tummy open and grope around in there, so it is to be expected that you may feel some "discomfort." Again, if it gets worse call you doctor, but I am guessing you will feel better in a couple of days. Hang in there!

[Dontondan]

Hello, I had my surg yestreday. I am having so much pain at he port site. It is almost unbearable to turn onto my left side. It burns and I feel it in my lower back. I called my md and he told me this is ok and to take my painmeds. I hurt just sitting here writing on the computer. It dosn't feel like gas pain. It actually burns like an iron burn. Has anyone else felt this?????? Please respond to me. I'm not usually a baby, & Im scared something is wrong. I am not nauseated. It don't hurt to walk or lay down, but turning and sitting up straight really hurt. Any body have a suggestion?????tx

Oh Brenny! Hopefully this pain will take care of itself soon. Hang in there! Sounds like you are doing well otherwise, at least you are on your way now. Just take it easy for now and don't over do things.

Donna :-?

[Shanny]

I am sorry for your pain Benny. I will be praying it goes away soon. I will be there in just a few more days. This makes me realize that I should expect some discomfort. Take care and hang in there.

Shanny

[Brenny]

Thanks for your replys and comfort. its been 3 days now. It is feeling better, but not at all what I expected. It stills burns like crazy and I can't lay on my left side. I feel like a baby, but I know how much this really hurts. I have lost 10 lbs though . Just hope it gets better soon, Love to you all, Brenny

[Suzie]

Hello, I had my surg yestreday. I am having so much pain at he port site. It is almost unbearable to turn onto my left side. It burns and I feel it in my lower back. I called my md and he told me this is ok and to take my painmeds. I hurt just sitting here writing on the computer. It dosn't feel like gas pain. It actually burns like an iron burn. Has anyone else felt this?????? Please respond to me. I'm not usually a baby, & Im scared something is wrong. I am not nauseated. It don't hurt to walk or lay down, but turning and sitting up straight really hurt. Any body have a suggestion?????tx

Brenny, First of all I am so glad you are back. I thought about you all day of your surgery. Mine was very tender also, but my doctor told me the port site could be tender for the first 5 weeks. It did not stay tender that long, but for some reason I guess that area is more tender than the rest. Hang in there. How are you doing on the fluids? I did not see a weight loss for the first 4 days so don't get discouraged if it takes a few days. I was also weak for about 4 days. One of my friends mowed her lawn the 3rd day but I did not feel that well then. I have diabetes so sometimes I wonder if that made me feel weaker. She did not have diabetes. My email is Kellco@conwaycorp.net if you want to email me about your surgery.