Should I be experiencing pain at the port site 4 weeks post op?

Question

I have had this ache on my side for three weeks. I originally found my port to the right of my belly button after surgery. I had no issues for the first week. Now I can feel my port right below my rib cage. I went to the ER and they said put ice on it and hopefully once the swelling goes down it will migrate back down. I'm still in pain. It feels like a constant side cramp that you get from running, except it feels like the port is rubbing again something. What should I do? Is this common?

Wiljon W. Beltre, MD · Answer

Yes, this can happen at times.Sometimes we close the portsite with a stitch
which can cause discomfort later.You
tend to get more pain on the side port (below the ribs) than the middle port.

Carson C. Cunningham, MD · Answer

You need to follow-up with your surgeon. He or she will provide the best care for you. And you should be needing a fill soon. Another reason to make an appointment.

Should I be experiencing pain at the port site 4 weeks post op?

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