port moving?

Anyone else felt like their port isn't in the same place as it was right after surgery?  It feels like mine is lower than it was..

Maybe. I don't think your perception of your port's position right after surgery is an accurate predictor of where it will eventually settle in. Right after surgery, you have swelling that distorts your perception. You may think that your port is right beneath your port incision, but usually it's off to the side. Gradually the swelling subsides, your port seats itself into the abdominal fascia (the tough sheath that surrounds your muscles), your muscles rearrange themselves to accommodate it, and at the same time, your body produces scar tissue because of the surgical assault on your body. All of that distorts your perception also. And then you lose weight. Your fat cells shrink, there isn't as much flab cushioning that area, and your perception changes again.

But...if you feel like your port has migrated from Australia to Canada, you should mention it to your surgeon. It's not likely to migrate all the way to the North Pole and suddenly show up in your throat one day, but better safe than sorry. And as long as your port is accessible for fills, and doesn't cause you pain or discomfort during everyday movement, it doesn't matter much where it is.

Jean

I am just six weeks out from surgery. at first I was sore from the incisions and the bottom or the ribs on the left side were sore. At about a month, I did a few cruches with a trainer. After that I started having a lot of pain the rest of the day in the area below those ribs. The pain has continued when I walk or lay on my side to sleep. Is that normal?

Continual pain is not normal, no, but it doesn't necessarily mean that something awful is going on. I think 4 weeks post-op was bit too soon to be working out, especially doing crunches. My surgeon told me to wait until 8 weeks post-op before doing any exercise other than walking.

Those crunches put stress on your internal sutures, and now the fascia (the sheath surrounding your muscles) is inflammed and painful. You could try putting an ice pack on the area, and be sure to mention it to your surgeon.

Jean

Thanks,

I think you are right.  I rushed it, but when I mentioned the gym and training, he said that is fine.  So, now I will just take it easy and start over on getting healed in that area. 

I will see the surgeon in about two weeks and talk to him more about it.