Port site bulging, also near sternum?

Done · December 29, 2007

Hi all, I am one day post-op.....

I thought my port would be lower / on the side. It appears to be below my cleavage, kind of on top of my sternum (where there isn't much fat!).... is this normal?

It hurts like a s.o.b...... it's bulging but that must be the swelling, right?

mrskrzyz · December 29, 2007

I have an incision there... but not the port one. Weird place to put it, however, my is lower on the side, where I have a chubby roll. So everytime I sit or put jeans on it rubs and gets really sore.

Maybe he picked that spot becuase its stable and doesn't move around, in which case, its a good idea!!!

Done · December 29, 2007

I guess that's a good reasoning..maybe some people have more fat on the top than the sides, making the doctor place it on the side? hmmmm...

karri68 · December 30, 2007

mine I feel is swollen also it is center my cleavage down about 6 inches. everyone says they can tell I am loosing in my legs and of all things my neck , but never my belly where I need to loose it, I hope it is swelling and it will go down soon. banded 19th

Done · December 30, 2007

Thanks Karri, glad to know I'm not the only one with it in that spot!

chatita · December 31, 2007

My port is also right below the sternum...i kinda like it there...I wont be wearing any blouses that low or revealing any more abdomen so it seems to be in a good spot. I hear others have it placed just above the bikini line...

It doesnt even mess with my bra seams...