Tipped Port

[JanB23 23]

My port has tipped forwards and it is very difficult to access. It is also very deep, because, where it has been placed is where i carry most of my fat. My question is, if i have to have a revision of my port is there any where else they can position it so it doesn't have to be so deep as this is increasing the difficulty of accessing it? It is half way between my sternum and belly button now.

Thanks

[Sun Rae 7]

My port is in the chest area, a few inches below the collar bone. It is so easy to access and I love it there. My surgeon places the port in this area because he says ports are less likely to flip and move because they are in the upper part of the chest where there is hardly any movement as opposed to the abdomen where every time you bend or move, the port has a tendency to wiggle.

[JanB23 23]

My port is in the chest area, a few inches below the collar bone. It is so easy to access and I love it there. My surgeon places the port in this area because he says ports are less likely to flip and move because they are in the upper part of the chest where there is hardly any movement as opposed to the abdomen where every time you bend or move, the port has a tendency to wiggle.

Is there a scar that shows? Does the port show? Do you have to wear clothes that cover it up? it sounds like a good place to put it.

[Sun Rae 7]

Is there a scar that shows? Does the port show? Do you have to wear clothes that cover it up? it sounds like a good place to put it.

The scar is in my underarm area and is barely noticeable. The port is so easy to access. It is so comfortble and I don't even know it's there unless I press down trying to feel it. Hopefully you can connect to this link and hear Dr. Bagnato talk about port placement in this area. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

http://www.palmyrasurgical.com/weight-loss-surgery-georgia/lap-band-adjustments

[JanB23 23]

The scar is in my underarm area and is barely noticeable. The port is so easy to access. It is so comfortble and I don't even know it's there unless I press down trying to feel it. Hopefully you can connect to this link and hear Dr. Bagnato talk about port placement in this area. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

http://www.palmyrasu...and-adjustments

I checked the link and like the sound of the port up towards the shoulder. Went to the doctor today and he didnt say anything about needing to move my port. Just said it will get easier as i loose more weight. He is happy with my progress even if i am not!

Cheers

[forabetterlife 3]

I am glad I came across your post. I have been having problems with my port lately and the doctor not being able to find it easily. I didnt know you could have it place in that area, have an appt this week going to ask my doctor about moving my port.

[Sun Rae 7]

I am glad I came across your post. I have been having problems with my port lately and the doctor not being able to find it easily. I didnt know you could have it place in that area, have an appt this week going to ask my doctor about moving my port.

I never thought of it being in my chest/shoulder area either, but the surgeon that I used likes to place them there and the ladies at the Bariatric Institute say they love that he puts his there. Hope your port problems get straightened out.

[Sun Rae 7]

I checked the link and like the sound of the port up towards the shoulder. Went to the doctor today and he didnt say anything about needing to move my port. Just said it will get easier as i loose more weight. He is happy with my progress even if i am not!

Cheers

Glad to know everything is well. Congrats on your weight loss!

[JanB23 23]

Glad to know everything is well. Congrats on your weight loss!

Thanks

[bama_mommy03 5]

My surgeon talked about having a port there. He said that as you thin out so does the skin in that area, making the port more visible the smaller you get. I thought he was going to place it closer to my hips, but nope, it's just a little above and to the right of my belly button. And today I've been having really sharp pains at my port site. I'm only 7weeks post-op, and I'm worried I did something to hurt it.

[Russian_BANDit_inNY 4]

Ports for chemo therapy also placed few inches below the collar bone. They still flip, and the bump is very visible even before weight loss.