Hi, I had my op 11 days ago on 5 th May 2014 (gastric banding with plication). So far so good, I've lost 4.8 kg. My only issue is my port, it is extremely sensitive and is so easy to feel. The skin over my port is red and warm to touch but I haven't had a temp so am doubtful it's anything to stress about. I'm really worried my port will be noticeable as I lose weight. Anyone had a similar surgery or similar issue?

Yup..lap band with plication…its been a great experience so far.

Yes, port was very sore after surgery and for a while…just be kind to it.

As for it being noticeable after weight loss….even after losing 92 pounds I still have a lot of fatty-ness in the belly section so mine is still hidden. Although I do feel it more now. I do feel it more after the weight loss since when I wear jeans now the waste band isn't as forgiving as the stretchy waste bands I was so used to….not painful just a bit annoying on some days.

All in all…i will take a little annoyance at the port site to feel (and look) as great as I do today….what a difference.

Good luck to you!

What is 'with plication'?

What is 'with plication'?

Plication is when they fold the stomach in on itself and stitch it so that your stomach is much smaller. Its like the sleeve without actually stapling and removing the stomach. (looks like a banana when done).

What is 'with plication'?

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At 11 days post op the port site is going to be the sore point for a while. That part takes the longest to heal. Most of the surgery is done so deep inside we don't actually feel any of it healing. The port is close to the surface and stitched to the muscle right below the surface of the skin so it has a bit of trauma.

As @@chasingadream said be kind to it and keep putting some cold ice packs or compresses on the site when it's aggravated and that will help you out.

Love my band and plication and even though my port pokes out, I have a tiny torso so I see it more than most I think it is a small price to pay for my healthy and happiness

Eventually when u lose enuf weight, ur port will become very pronounced (hubby called mine my "alien"). I had a sleeve revision 10 mths ago and I still have a lump where my port was - scar tissue and now an incisional hernia.

U could actually see my port under my clothes after losing about 100 lbs. And it was sore for a while. Especially following fills (and bruised).

Totally normal....good luck to u!