Hello, I have made a similar statement before but not the exact same. I have a bulging upper belly (in which I was told is the result of the stomach now sitting above the band). Has anyone else had this problem before being sleeved. If so, Is it better now?

Yes I did..I immmediately saw and felt a difference iny my stomach....it was totally flatter. Even my BF said it was more like the old me before doing the lapband. So glad I made the change!!

I haven't been sleeved yet-still have the band. Wow! You know I NEVER thought about the band being a contributing factor...I wonder if there's some truth to that. The band hasn't worked out for me. I'm going on 5 yrs. Ever since I've been banded my upper stomach is big. I don't have any hernias or tumors. Now don't get me wrong, I didn't have washboard abs prior to banding (clearly...lol), but now I almost look pregnant. That's a thought...

I'm still banded also and used to be more concerned about the lower hanging belly. But now, I worry about the upper belly that looks pregnant since banding. Well, it's nice to know that there is hope for this condition to improve once the band is removed. Thanks so much!

My port would stick out lots I had a low profile port mind you.. Yeah long story I had it replaced just 6 months after I was banded because the regular port hurt all the time.. Now I have no port a perfect sleeve and I'm eggcited to get skinny again..

@ soocalchic, Mine hurts too. Seems like every 2-3 months I have port pain that lasts for about 3 weeks. Maybe the protruding port is part of the problem as well.

I had a hiatal hernia repaired as well