I'm preband and considering becoming a possible self-pay patient with Dr. Spivak.

I would like to know where Dr. Spivak placed your port, his rationale for port placement, and whether you have a low profile port. Also, if you have lost a substantial amount of weight, please tell me whether your port is visible based on the placement location.

hi randi,

dr spivak places the port right under the sternum. i have a low profile port,9.75cm(4 ccs). i think he places it there so when you lose alot of weight it's not visible.

cutiern:)

Cutiern,

How many inches below your sternum is it located. And, is that the only location in which he places the port? Or, is that just where he places the low profile ports?

i say it's about 5-6 in below my sternum. now, i have a co-worker who's port is on the left under her rib cage. dr spivak was her dr too. maybe he doesn't decide on port placement until time of surgery.

good luck!!

cutiern

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Mine is about 1-2 inches below my sternum. It isn't visible yet and I can feel it when I try. I'm not sure why this spot over another or if I have the low profile or not.

hmmm, not much help huh? (sorry)

My Dr. put my port on my rib just underneath my left breast. From my experience I would suggest not putting it there. It was a more painful recovery and I can fill it easily. Actually the elastic on the bottom of bra cup rubs this area constantly. It is uncomfortable to lay certain ways because I can feel the hard plastic pushing on my rib. I am only six weeks post op so I have not had a fill yet. The only advantage I can see at this point is that it will be easy to find for the fills. Good Luck!

Dr. Kodali

Houston, TX