So, been banded two weeks from tomorrow. All the bandages are off, incisions look great and I feel terrific. Ok, a little twinge every now and then near the port but nothing that I can't handle. Shut up and ask the question, dave.....My question is the port area still protrudes out there a bit more than i thought it would. It's like a lump near the incision. Not infected, not red, just more noticeable than I thought it would be. Do you think there is still swelling in there and that it'll settle in after awhile? Maybe be less noticeable? Just wondering... -Dave

It will go down... Surgery area always stay a bit swollen for a few weeks. Where did u have procedure? It gets better each day. I was banded Memorial Day wknd and have lost almost 45lbs.. Exercise is still the key! Keep me posted.

Depends upon how much belly fat you have covering it up....I have zero belly fat...the only thing covering my port is about 3/8" of skin layers.

It sticks out like a golf ball...very noticeable, including the tubing.....can palpate it and feel every nook and cranny, even where it is anchored to my abdominal wall....

i was super morbid obese and after surgery, i asked my dr if he actually put a port in there as i couldnt see it nor feel it..true story

the more weight you lose, you will begin to feel it better or see it (i can only reference what is happening to me)...there more i lose, the bump where it is gets more obvious....i dont mind seeing it...its my war medal that i earned fighting the obesity war.....and i am winning

Depends upon how much belly fat you have covering it up....I have zero belly fat...the only thing covering my port is about 3/8" of skin layers.

It sticks out like a golf ball...very noticeable' date=' including the tubing.....can palpate it and feel every nook and cranny, even where it is anchored to my abdominal wall....[/quote']

That's your badge of honor B-52!

So, been banded two weeks from tomorrow. All the bandages are off, incisions look great and I feel terrific. Ok, a little twinge every now and then near the port but nothing that I can't handle. Shut up and ask the question, dave.....My question is the port area still protrudes out there a bit more than i thought it would. It's like a lump near the incision. Not infected, not red, just more noticeable than I thought it would be. Do you think there is still swelling in there and that it'll settle in after awhile? Maybe be less noticeable? Just wondering... -Dave

Its been 4 weeks for me.....that area still puffy.....! Lisa

I remember reading just the other day that someone had some fluid around their port area that didn't drain after surgery. Once they went in for a fill the doctor drained, I think it was 7cc of fluid, and they were fine. Just tossing out an alternative idea.

Thanks everyone! I'll wait and see what happens as time goes on. I want my six-pack back eventually, but maybe I'll have to settle for a seven-pack! Oh well, totally worth it in exchange for my health.

Thanks everyone! I'll wait and see what happens as time goes on. I want my six-pack back eventually' date=' but maybe I'll have to settle for a seven-pack! Oh well, totally worth it in exchange for my health.[/quote']

7 pack, lol