I am 3 weeks post-op. and my tummy right above my belly button is still so swollen and kinda hard. Today I was doing dishes and when my tummy pressed up against the counter it kinda hurt. Is this my band I'm feeling? anyone else feel this? it makes me think this is my band because its more noticeable after I eat.

I am 3 weeks post-op. and my tummy right above my belly button is still so swollen and kinda hard. Today I was doing dishes and when my tummy pressed up against the counter it kinda hurt. Is this my band I'm feeling? anyone else feel this? it makes me think this is my band because its more noticeable after I eat.

I don't know why it would be more noticeable after you eat, but what you're feeling/seeing is your port. Your port is where they inject the saline that tightens your band, and the port is placed just under the skin, typically in the area you're talking about.

ok, that makes sense.

thanks jamie!

you're welcome!

and just so you know, i'm 6wks and 2days out from surgery, and my port site is still somewhat sensitive to the touch and when i strain to pull myself up off the couch, or strain to lift something heavy, i can feel it at my port site. i bet it'll be at least another month before i forget it's there. i don't mind, it doesn't hurt really, i just didn't realize the discomfort would stick around this long!

yeah, i know what you mean! i'm wondering if i will ever feel "normal" again. lol.