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Stabbing pain to the side of my port 3 weeks after lap band surgery

by Sid
(Northern Ireland )

I had my band fitted 3 weeks ago. I have been doing great until Thursday, when I developed a stabbing pain to the side of my port when I move or bend down.

What is it? And should I be concerned? Will it settle down?

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Stabbing pain to the side of my port 3 weeks after lap band surgery

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I don't think you should even stop to ask us... NEW
by: Lonicera The Bandit

Stabbing pain ANYWHERE, let alone near the band - don't even consult a forum, ring your bariatric surgeon and tell them, I've no doubt they'll call you in straight away. Are you keeping water down? If not, then you need to tell them when you contact them. Do it NOW, and let us know how you are and what they said.
Lonicera The Bandit

Please Call Your Doc NEW
by: Lap Band Groupie

Ditto what Lonicera said...please call your Doc now! It may be nothing more than normal healing pains with movement, but it could also be something much more. You need to bring this issue to your Doc's attention NOW…let THEM decide whether you need to be seen (be ready to answer questions about fever, incision healing, redness, heat near the area, when the pain happens, etc.). The 8 or so weeks post-surgery is the time that you need to be watched very closely and is the time when most complications occur. Please let us know how you're doing. Best wishes.

Pain at port NEW
by: Sid

Thanku both for your comments, I went and seen surgeon, he thinks I've torn one of the stitches around the port site , have been advised to take it very easy .

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