Exercise...port pain?

How long before you can feel comfortable exercising? I was banded on Jan 10th and for the six months prior to that I've been doing water aerobics and aqua jogging 5 days a week. Since my surgery It's uncomfortable when I move the wrong way and I get pain near my port site. I know it's probably swollen and will take time. I was just wondering if anyone has an idea of how long I can expect the pain to last.

What instructions did your surgeon give you about exercising?

Mine told me to start walking every day immediately after surgery, but no other type of exercise until 8 weeks post-op. He didn't want me putting too much strain on my sutures.

I don't remember exactly how long it took for my port pain to disappear after my band surgery - maybe 2-3 weeks? And years later, I still experience port site discomfort occasionally when I do a lot of exercise focusing on my abdominal muscles.

At only one week post-op, I think your port pain is normal. Aqua jogging should be OK, but I would avoid the aqua aerobics for a few more weeks.

Jean

So sorry you are in pain.  My surgeon also said to wait 6 weeks before any water exercise because of the incisions.  I was instructed to walk 1/2 mile the first week, then 1 mile and increase to at least 2 miles per day until six weeks.  Then I was allowed in the pool.