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I just had surgery 11/6 and i have no idea. Im going to ask the dr wed, but i really have no clue. Im definitely not complaining, i just see people mentioning port discomfort. :)

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Mine is on the left side of my navel. It's the largest of the incisions. It is usually the spot that has the most discomfort. I hope you're doing well.

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heck yea, its the largest of the incisions scar. Mine is on the left under my breast right above my waist, well between my breast and waist.

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Thank you both! I am doing fantastic. I honestly expected so much worse. I do have on incision larger than the others, but no pain. I am guessing you are right, and it is there anyway.

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You should feel it slightly if you lay on it in bed.i usually sleep on the opposite side of the port.it doesn't hurt me.

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You should feel it slightly when you lay on it.But it shouldn't hurt.I usually sleep on the opposite side of my port.Most ports are integrated into the abdominal muscle on your left of the naval.usually

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Sorry for the double post

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i agree w/donna, mine is where my biggest incision is (on my right side). it was maybe 2 inches and now is so pale pink, you cant really make it out..

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I can really feel mine when I stand up. What I mean by that, is that I can feel it with my hand. Now that my swelling is down, I can trace the full circle

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as you lose you will be able to feel it with no problem.... Its sewn into the wall of the abdomen. Mine is 2" above my belly button. Now that I have lost the majority of my weight I can see it ... it resembles a small egg under the skin.

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You will definitely find it when they do your first fill! Lay on your back on a pillow and poke your tummy up. you should be able to feel it, most likely above the largest scar.

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