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Upcoming Surgery

By morgan61

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I am happy and scared at the same time with the upcoming surgery. I have a question I hope someone will answer as I forgot to ask my doctor. Can you feel where your port site is. I am hoping that it is not that obvious, but I am thinking it might be a hard surface right under my skin. I guess I am mainly wondering because if my husband would be feeling something hard instead of soft like it should be. I hope this question is appropriate. It is really bothering me thinking about it. Plus I could see my little grandkids saying what is that grandma? I have been on my pre-operative diet since Monday and I guess I am doing well. I have to admit, food sounds really good, but I have been faithful.

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    Adrienne21

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Hello, yes you can feel your port. it is slightly uncomfortable but it is bearable. I try not to touch it because of bacteria. but I wouldn't suggest it because it will still be tender. it is not bulgy or noticeable. The worst part of the surgery will be the gas. I would suggest you ask your doctor for something to help relieve the gas. use a heating pad when you go home. it really does help with the gas. and try to walk as much as you can handle. BEst of luck to you!!

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    newbeebee

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I can feel my port site it is slightly hard but you have to apply some pressure to feel that - it is not noticeable to anyone else- even my husband. (This of coarse is once you have healed ) It is certainly nothing to worry about

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