Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

BariatricPal

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Join BariatricPal free

  • Ask your own questions
  • Reply and follow topics
  • Message other members
  • No cost, no spam

Lap Band Port site pictures

Can everyone post some pictures of their port site?

I'm curious if you can see the port after a large amount of weight loss?

  • Replies 9
  • Views 9.7k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Featured Replies

You can't see mine yet. I'm not too worried about it yet. Since I didn't tell people at work (except for my boss and our nurse), if it came up like "Hey, what's that bump on your abdomen?", I'd just make something up about some other medical procedure. What kind, I haven't figured out.

I dont have time to get all my links but if u look at my photos feb 2010 july 2010 oct 2010 feb 2011 and now you can see how my port stuck out etc.

I'll try to post later

Can everyone post some pictures of their port site?

I'm curious if you can see the port after a large amount of weight loss?

Hi: I don't have time to post pictures, but if you look at my profile and my pictures you'll see that my port doesn't show in my pics. My port was placed just below where my ribs join and I think it's a great place for it because it doesn't get in the way for anything.

Best wishes to you. You should discuss it with your surgeon prior to surgery. Maybe you could suggest where it will go so that it has the smallest chance of being seen after the weight loss. I love the position of my port.

Sue

I've lost 200 lbs (more or less) and my port doesn't show. It IS a whole lot easier to access though. :)

There are "low profile" ports, you could ask your surgeon if that's a possibility for you.

Honestly, very few people have a perfect body.. most of us have imperfections, some more visible than others. My philosophy is get the weight off and worry about physical appearance later.

If you have a "large amount of weight" to lose, you may want/need plastic surgery eventually anyhow.. if the port is noticeable, it can be relocated when plastics are done.

  • Author

I dont have time to get all my links but if u look at my photos feb 2010 july 2010 oct 2010 feb 2011 and now you can see how my port stuck out etc.

I'll try to post later

I tried looking for your pictures, and had no luck.

Hey sorry I didnt have time to post links here are some now

my stomach 175 lbs ish http://alienbanditinkorea.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/surgery-tips-and-first-photo-of-me/

my stomach 160 lbs ish http://alienbanditinkorea.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/10-days-post-op-photos/

my stomach 155lbs ish http://alienbanditinkorea.wordpress.com/2010/10/28/almost-3-weeks-post-op-tummy-tuck/

my stomach now http://alienbanditinkorea.wordpress.com/2011/07/04/15-weeks-8-weeks-post-op-and-day-2-pouch-test/

I know my scar isnt the best looking and mega big but it will be fixed in a while.

Once my port was moved under my muscle you couldnt really see it.

Hi: I don't have time to post pictures, but if you look at my profile and my pictures you'll see that my port doesn't show in my pics. My port was placed just below where my ribs join and I think it's a great place for it because it doesn't get in the way for anything.

Best wishes to you. You should discuss it with your surgeon prior to surgery. Maybe you could suggest where it will go so that it has the smallest chance of being seen after the weight loss. I love the position of my port.

Sue

Your pics are such an inspiration! I looked like your #1 pic at surgery, but not yet at your #2 pic. Can hardly wait for #3! Super congrats!

Your pics are such an inspiration! I looked like your #1 pic at surgery, but not yet at your #2 pic. Can hardly wait for #3! Super congrats!

Thank you :rolleyes:

  • Author

Hey sorry I didnt have time to post links here are some now

my stomach 175 lbs ish http://alienbanditin...st-photo-of-me/

my stomach 160 lbs ish http://alienbanditin...post-op-photos/

my stomach 155lbs ish http://alienbanditin...-op-tummy-tuck/

my stomach now http://alienbanditin...y-2-pouch-test/

I know my scar isnt the best looking and mega big but it will be fixed in a while.

Once my port was moved under my muscle you couldnt really see it.

Thank you for posting those.

I guess I'm concerned you'll be able to see my port after. I'm big, but when not huge. And I think once the weight is gone, it will be noticeable.

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.