as I get ready for the surgery I have many questions, after the surgery, say six months, how noticable is the fill port? will I be able to go shirt less with out everyone asking what the hell is that and will I will I still be able to swim with out getting it infected? I hear the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask anyone.

The port is under your skin. They access it with a needle/syringe for fills. (Don't worry -- it's no big deal.)

Ask all the questions you want. That's what we're all here for.

Good luck!

as I get ready for the surgery I have many questions, after the surgery, say six months, how noticable is the fill port? will I be able to go shirt less with out everyone asking what the hell is that and will I will I still be able to swim with out getting it infected? I hear the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask anyone.:wink2:

I'm assuming you're a guy. Depending on how much weight you lose, and exactly where the port is placed, eventually you may see a bump where it is. Some may notice it, others not. I can feel mine, and have been able since the surgery, but at this point, it isn't visibly noticable, not that I go around walking without shirts or anything.

Once the incision is completely healed, you shouldn't have to worry about it becoming infected. Not to say that something weird may happen (as it seems that there is always a story about someone's cousin's brother's aunt's friend's daughter whose port became infected).

I know when my surgeon does my fills, he always disinfects the area first before sticking the needles in (one is a pain med the other the fill needle).

You should be good!