I had my surgery on March 2nd, and I'm just curious...

I have 5 incisions, a long one by the belly button... And I can't figure out where my port is. Idk if I still can't see it because of the swelling, but is it on the right? Left? Top? Bottom? Just wondering.

It's probably under the largest incision. You won't be seeing it until you lose a great deal of weight and maybe not then.

My port is underneath my largest incision, like 1" below.

Each surgeon has a different approach for how they place your port. The morning after the surgery, when the surgeon came in to discharge me, he showed me where the port was...on the left, about 3 fingers above where the main incision was (so, between where my bra ends and where my waistline begins- seems like a good place for keeping irritation at a minimum).

Worth asking the question at your next visit- I'm sure your doc would be glad to show you the port location.

Best, Christine

I asked my doctor to point out location of port on first post-op visit. Since each doctor places it differently, check with yours.

Welcome to the journey to a better, healthier life.

Joyce in KC

Thanks you guys!