Bad port pain 19 days post-op???

TxChelsey · 04-26-2008, 05:45 PM

Today, the area around my port incision is hurting pretty badly. I have had no pain for quite sometime until today. I did have an anxiety episode this week where I was gasping for breath and coughing a lot and maybe I aggrevated something? Should I be alarmed or wait a few days and see how it feels? It's pretty sore when I move or bend. Crazy.

Headhunter · 04-26-2008, 06:40 PM

Chelsey, get to your Doctor and have him look at it right away.

Post infections are BAD NEWS. I had one, and the port eventually ended up coming out of my stomach. It's not like a zit or a rash that will go away with a little TLC. You need to have someone look at it very soon!

TxChelsey · 04-26-2008, 08:00 PM

It's a very deep, sharp, muscle pain. Feels like something is pulling and ripping my muscle. Only hurts in certain positions. It was actually pretty unbearable a few minutes ago. I would really rather wait until I can call my surgeon on Monday. I suppose if it gets worse I will go to the ER.

jenmibro · 04-26-2008, 08:28 PM

I am about 15 days out and had the same sort of pain a few days ago after bending down to make the bed. I went to my surgeon who said that this happens, and is really painful after bending or lifting something. What happens is a small blood clot (not the dangerous kind that can cause heart or lung problems) can form under the port it should resolve in a few days. The doc said this can happen up to 4 wks post op.

Hope this helps.

Jen

TxChelsey · 04-26-2008, 08:45 PM

Just talked to my surgeon's partner and he said I could have pulled on a stitch and perhaps torn the muscle a bit. He said it just happens sometimes and there is nothing to do but take it easy. I hope it's not an infection, but the incision looks good. If it continues, I will call them back on Monday. Thanks for the advice.