So my port is to the left of my belly button and about two weeks ago I found a lump right above my belly button, almost like it's connected to the port (it's obviously not the port, because it's too large). My surgeon had me get a CT and that was 2 weeks ago. He said he'd call immediately if it was something serious, otherwise he'd tell me the results when I go back on oct 16. In the meantime, I figured I'd ask if anyone else has had that issue? It's not painful and almost feels like a hernia. The surgeon actually thinks it's a hernia where the tubing goes through the abdominal muscle (he said he's seen it happen once in 13 years, just my luck!). Any ideas or anyone else have this problem? I'm just preparing myself for him to tell me it's a hernia. Not sure what else it would be. Definitely not infection or anything like that but I'm positive it has something to do with the Lapband.

It could very well be either an incisional or umbilical hernia. Unfortunately they're common among obese people because of the stress of the extra abdominal weight.

But, I'm no doctor and you could have something totally different going on. I'm just speaking as someone who's had many hernias over the years.

I have a mid line hernia adjacent to my port. I'm scheduled to have it repaired 12/9. Please keep us posted on your appt.

I had a mild umbilical hernia that seems to have worsened. Already had it repaired 12 years ago and may have to go back in. It's a lump too and sometimes if I eat and drink too much it seems to increase in size.

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I was told for about 20 years I have an umbilical hernia. When I got the band the doctor looked at my cat skan cd and said it wasn't. It is like a six pack and my insides want to come through It can be fixed/repaired when and if I get a tummy tuck.