I have noticed lately that when I press down on my stomach there is a lump on one side where my abs are. I would say it would be from working out but it is only on one side. I am going to call my Doctor but I am feeling a little scared right now and wonder if this is normal (could it be the band) or if not if anyone else has experienced this. Any responce would be appreciated. Thanks:confused2:

Hi:

Is it your port? Is it a hernia?

Hope everything turns out okay.

Sue

I'd say it's your port, hon. Mine is REALLY noticeable if I press in that area. In fact, all I have to do is rub my hand across it lightly and I can feel it. I'm not looking forward to when it can just be SEEN.

Sue and Steph,

Thanks for responding so quickly, I have a feeling that it is my port because I have lost a quick 5 pounds within the last week and 1/2 from really working out at the gym. Could it be that I'm actually feeling somthing other than the layers of fat that have always been there...hopfully yes. Yes it sounds weird but it sure makes me feel good!

I think it is your port also. I asked a nurse what happens when I lose weight, will I see it protruding. They told me that I can eventually replace it with a low-profile port or have the port placed deep under the muscle. Anyway noone can see it and it is probably easy to give me adjustments now so I'm ok with it.

I also can feel my port under my left rib and it stays sore all the time. Several months ago my general doctor thought it might be a hernia and sent me to a surgeon who suggested I have a ultra sound and a CAT scan done. I had both and it was determined it was just my "port" Being able to feel my band so easily has been for me the biggest issue I have had. I had my surgery done in Mexico and use fillcenter usa which I have had no problems with but at time I think it would be nice to have my port deeper so it wouldnt bother me so much.