Attn Port Replacement Folks - Swelling?

Dani-X · 09-07-2008, 10:54 AM

Hi there,

I just had a port replacement on Friday morning and my belly is a bit swollen. I'm not in any more pain than one would expect and actually feel pretty good. The only thing that I'm a little curious about is that my belly is swollen.

Having lost most of my excess weight, my stomach was pretty flat so imagine my surprise when I see a pooch again! Just wondering if this is normal. I plan on giving my doctor a call tomorrow (today's Sunday) but wanted to see what symptoms some of you guys have had.

Thanks in advance!

thesuse2000 · 09-07-2008, 11:31 AM

I would think that they fill your abdomen with gas - just as they do for the standard band surgery. It's probably more noticeable now that you're so much thinner!

I'm sure it'll go down over the next few days. Hope all goes well!

Rubyjade · 09-07-2008, 11:39 AM

DEFINITELY DEFINITELY call the doctor and let them know. I had my port replaced and had the weirdest swelling but it was actually around the port site, not my whole belly like yours sounds like. Anyway I told them it was odd and looked like I had a tennis ball under my skin. I felt fine too. Then about 5 days out from surgery I was soooo sooooo sick. Like food poisoning, only it wasn't. I was bedridden for 2 days, so sick and weak. During that time the swelling completely disappeared. Now I am not a doctor but to me..... my case seemed like I had some kind of infection around the port area which probably entered my bloodstream and made me so sick. I was fine after a couple of days but if I were you, I would not just ignore it. I am probably over reacting but you know... it's best to get this stuff checked out ASAP.