??? About Port??

[Nnrush 2]

I got my band may 1st I have lost 54 pounds. So I sleep on my tummy and all day my port hurts and it fills like its right under my skin. Has anyone ever had surgery to put there port under the Muscle after they lost there weight? I still want to Lose 40 pounds and I'm worried that it will stick out and hurt worse.

[Dreamalways07 12]

I have heard the more weight you loose the more noticeable it is, loosing another 40 pounds may make the port more noticeable. I have lost over 100 pounds and you can't see mine its buried in there lol

[Dacoop 84]

They can replace your port with a low profile port. It is flat so I am told. I don't know if they can put the port under muscle and be able to access it properly. I can't sleep on my port and I am 11 months out.

[hely88 883]

I have the exact same thing. I sleep on my tummy and my band is always sore in the morning and sometimes during the day. I had the nurse check it and she said something about it being placed close to my ribs and there is no danger with it. Just knowing it was ok made me feel better. Be sure to ask your Dr.

[Wtloss 75]

My port is extremely close to my skin. I've lost 44 lbs and have another 35 to loss. The area sticks out and is visible in some clothes. I can't sleep on my left side. When I turn to the left side the port protrudes a lot! It feels weird almost like it's flipping a little, so I don't do it. I asked my doctor if it was a low profile port and he said it is. I have the realize band. Does anyone have this problem? Fills are very easy because it is right there anyone could fine it.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

The port is sewn to the inside wall of the abdomen. As you lose weight the port looks and feels more prominent and in some cases you can see the bump it makes on your skin from the surface.

My Dr just last month told me he can replace my port to a low profile port at the same time I get my Tummy Tuck ....if I decide to do that. He said its a perfect time to do it because the plastic surgeon is already making the cut. I should have asked him why they just dont put in a low profile one to start with but I didnt think to ask.

If yours is bothering you I would discuss your options.

[Nnrush 2]

Before I was banded the doctor told me he was going to put in the low profile one just cuz I wasn't that big. I will just ask my doctor the next time I see him which one i have and if its ok that it hurts all the time.