Hi Everyone,

I have my final appointment with surgeon/psych this week and hoping to be banded in Aug.

I have a question for bandsters who sleep on their stomachs. I've read that most people have their port just under the bra line in the central part of the abdomen. I really think this is going to be painful; given I sleep on my front... I also lie on the floor a lot. (to read or watch TV etc).

What is the ideal Port position for those who lie on their fronts a lot?

How long after surgery could you sleep on your front?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Kiwi. :-)

Mine is just beneath my bra on my left side, and I've slept on my stomach since the day after surgery. I've never once had a problem.

That is good to know. I'm getting banded July 25th & was wondering the same thing. Thanks

Mine is about 5-6 inches below my bra line on the l side no problems for me either???·

First couple of days home it was a little painful, but after that I just put a soft pillow on that side and it helped. Now I can sleep on my stomach like I used to with no problems.

I slept on my stomach the day after surgery with no problem

Brilliant - thanks everyone!!. That's a weight off my mind .... Now to get the weight off my body. :-)

My dr. used to do left side but recently said he started doing right side (can't remember why but he said a reason) and it's lower than my bra line. Anyway I sleep fine on my stomach as long as I lay down carefully. You'll be fine

mine is on my right side, about 3 inches from my belly button.

slept on mt stomach with no problem since surgery.

if something hurts or is uncomfortable, dont sleep on it yet.

I've noticed that it's easier to lay on the floor if you put a pillow under your port. Mine is like 3 inches below my ribcage, to the side. I have a good amount of fat there, but it still hurts a little bit if I try to lay on the floor without extra padding.