I have been banded since Feb. and have done great with the band....never had problems except for the golfball and sliming occurances that happen every so often. Last night my port area seemed to be raised alot more off my skin to where it is almost visible by looking at my skin...my husband says he feels it alot more than he ever has. It is very tender around my port area. YOu can actually feel a big lump when you graze over my skin...its not a push and feel kind of thing to feel it...I'm worried. Is this normal? It has been this way for two days now...and I am getting nervous that something is wrong. Someone please give any info you might have!?!?!?!

Stacey, I've not read about anything like that before. You need to go see Dr. Morton!! Perhaps you're getting so thin that now it's noticeable. I don't know, call him tomorrow and make an appointment. Tell me what happens.

yes this happens to me, especially when i eat too much. my doc said it's normal and that it may mean I need a low profile port