I was a patient who had a lower BMI, and got a tummy tuck before my lapband surgery. ( because I had not heard of the lapband before) Well now that Im almost at my goal weight, my port sticks out and I can feel the lump on my belly. It really bothers me, even more so when your partner who doesn't know you had the surgery is starting to ask questions. Yes, I do not tell everybody about my surgery, I told him I had my gallbladder taken out. :rolleyes

I can feel my port, and so can my friend. We have both only lost less than 1/2 our weight so I think it may stick out when all is said and done. Did your Dr say this was normal? I hate it when I bump it on the counter sometimes or something -- it hurts!

my doctor told me as I get closer to goal weight, I may have to have a port revision surgery to place it deeper under my muscle tissue

Thanks for that info live2canoe. You would think my doctor would have put it deeper under the muscle to begin with.

I can totally feel my port and it does stick out a little bit. My take on it, though, is that it will be easier for the doctor find it when I get my fills. He had no problem locating it the first time.

I can totally feel my port and it does stick out a little bit. My take on it, though, is that it will be easier for the doctor find it when I get my fills. He had no problem locating it the first time.

Thanks Bensmum, I could probably give my own fills it's so easy to find. j/k:p

I can feel my port, and so can my friend. We have both only lost less than 1/2 our weight so I think it may stick out when all is said and done. Did your Dr say this was normal? I hate it when I bump it on the counter sometimes or something -- it hurts!

I have not asked cuz he's in Mexico and a little hard to get a hold of. I guess I could ask my doctor who does my fills, here in Chicago Il. Thanks for the reply.

I can feel my port, it doesn't actually stick out, it just looks a little swollen in the port area.

I can feel mines as well. It does not stick out.

I can feel mine, I was BMI 35 at surgery. I can very very slightly see it as well, when I look down (well if I fling my boobs over my shoulders I can). I'm pretty sure it will stick out afterwards. I"m not too worried, but will ask about it if it becomes really obvious.

I can feel it, and when more of the fat is gone, I imagine it will stick out a little...I'm not planning on baring my midriff, so it shouldn't be much of a problem.

My niece's port really does stick out, noticeably. She younger, and might wear a two piece swimsuit, so it bothers her. I'll see her tonight and tell her about the port revision option.

Cindy

I can feel mine, but it doesn't stick out. You can't see it at all.

I can feel mine but it does not stick out. I was low BMI and my doc used the mini port.

I can feel my port and as I loose more and more weight I can feel it more. When I lay down I can see it. I figure it is an even trade for lossing weight. I would rather be 145 pounds with a port sticking out of my than 300 pounds and no port :>

PS my port is directly below my sternum. Where is everybody elses located at? I pretty much figure it is a surgeons preferance where they place it.

YES!! mine is really becoming apparent...and mine is already the mini/low profile port! looks like a little walnut under my shirt....

I have contacted my doc about moving it--right now its right in the middle of my stomache--about 2 inches above my belly button. looks a little like a 3rd, albeit underdeveloped, breast:) Apparently the doc says he can do it under local in his office--though that doesn't sound fun. the good thing about it being where it is--NO problems locating it for fills:)

will post if i have it moved!

jessica

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I can barely feel mine even if I'm lying on my back feeling for it. That may change when I lose more weight, and if so, I don't care!