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Where my port is, it is clearly protruding outside of my stomach like a lump...anyone else?

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Very normal. Its simply sitting under your skin and once the fat is gone it can become very visible,

When i had my Tummy Tuck, my plastic surgeon moved mine and took the back off it to reduce its profile, its now much closer to my belly button where there is a natural contour, and barely visible even though i have a very flat stomach and liw body fat.

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Yep. As the weight comes off, I can feel it more and more. I suspect it will be visible (bump) as I progress towards goal.

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add me in..the more i lose, like lab, you can see it

i like touching it and i love knowing my little helper is there

my secret weapon

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I was banded on the 13th and mine is protruding as well. Mine is located about 2 1/2 to 3 inches below the center of my breasts. I'm thankful for having it and proud of it. Just hate that it's so '' out there''.

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Very normal. Its simply sitting under your skin and once the fat is gone it can become very visible' date='

When i had my Tummy Tuck, my plastic surgeon moved mine and took the back off it to reduce its profile, its now much closer to my belly button where there is a natural contour, and barely visible even though i have a very flat stomach and liw body fat.[/quote']

how much weight did u lose and how long before you had the surgery

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So glad this became a forum : I was banded April 2 an my port is doing the exact same thing as I loose so so glad I'm not alone an this is normal

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Aw this is kind of a bummer! I'm not yet banded but like many was looking forward to being able to sport a bikini in a couple years and if the port's that visible I guess that won't be happening :(

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So glad this became a forum : I was banded April 2 an my port is doing the exact same thing as I loose so so glad I'm not alone an this is normal

I was banded that same day also!!! How are you doing??

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So glad this became a forum : I was banded April 2 an my port is doing the exact same thing as I loose so so glad I'm not alone an this is normal

I was banded that same day also!!! How are you doing?

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So glad this became a forum : I was banded April 2 an my port is doing the exact same thing as I loose so so glad I'm not alone an this is normal

I was banded that same day also! How ate you doing??

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I was banded that same day also! How are you doing??

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Aw this is kind of a bummer! I'm not yet banded but like many was looking forward to being able to sport a bikini in a couple years and if the port's that visible I guess that won't be happening :(

Trikini! I have everything figure out already lol

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Sorry for the yucky pic...need to wash my bathroom mirror!!! Do u see the lump right under my rib?

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