What about the port?

[YngGram 73]

Hey all,

I hope I don't sound silly but...I watched a b & f program for ps dealing mainly with folks who had WLS. In 3 or 4 cases the doctor removed 10 plus pounds from the Tummy Tuck alone. The aprons these people had developed looked really uncomfortable, hope I miss that and don't need ps but first I have had a tummy tuck of sorts when I had reconstructive breast surgery; so I got to ask what about the port. Some have said that the waistband of pants is a problem early in recovery and if it is attached to your body in that area won't ps disturbe that? I was awake for a good part of the night thinking about it. I read a post tonight that made it sound like her port was in just below the breast bone (ribcage)? So how low is it normally, do I need to tell doc I will do ps so he can place it higher?:thumbup: No approval or date yet, just want to get all the info I can.

[KarenG. 0]

Not sure if I understand your question but if you are asking what happens to your port during plastic surgery such as a Tummy Tuck -- don't worry because they can move your port during a tummy tuck if neccessary.

[YngGram 73]

THANK YOU!! That was the question, in the show I watched the port wasn't mentioned during the surgeries and I wondered about it. It's a crazy thing to concern myself with now but I tend to forget important stuff when I'm excited. I just know that something I need to ask will slip my mind at the wrong time. Thanks again

[Dr. Schulman 2]

It is fairly standard to have to do something to the port during plastic surgery - this "something" may be moving the port which may be in the way during a Tummy Tuck and/or changing the port to a low-profile one because the high profile ports that most people have placed originally may become more visible/palpable as you lose weight.

You should be sure to chose a plastic surgeon who is experienced with lap-band patients and he/she is usually fine changing the port themselves. If not, make sure your PS can arrange for a bariatric surgeon to help in the operating room during this portion of the procedure.

[YngGram 73]

Thanks Doc.