I'm not banded yet but my surgeon said he would probably be using a Realize band on me (TBC once he does the actual surgery). He showed me the difference in the ports (the Realize port being flatter) and I just could not imagine how it will be inside of me without it poking out.

If you don't mind sharing, how obvious is your port? Does it get worse as you get thinner? It's not like I'm expecting to be in a bikini or anything but I really would prefer it not be obvious if I was wearing something more form-fitting.

mine does stick out - under left breastbone.

do i like it - no, doesn't stop me from wearing a bikini though:)

Its quite obvious if you're looking for it, I do have a visible lump on my stomach. I wear a bikini nonetheless, it doesnt bother me and it doesnt REALLY stick out unless I stretch out - the small amounts of flubber left on my tummy disguise it.

it doesnt show under any clothing at all.

I'm not at goal but I have the Lap Band AP band and you can't see my port but if you press firmly enough you can feel it slightly.

i had lapband surgery on 02/09 and have lost 60 pounds. i can assure you it isn't as obvious as being morbidly obese. sure it is a little lump but, i am lovin' it!

Haha, good point Karensue. A little protrusion is a lot less obvious than being morbidly obese.

Rock on, luluc and Jachut with your bikinis!!! I can't imagine wanting to be in any kind of bathing suit right now so you both give me hope! :thumbup:

I'm only about half way there, but I have lost a lot of weight in my stomach, and my port doesn't show at all. I can feel it if I try, but my husband says he can't. I am looking forward to bikini days!

my port in just under my belly button, you can't see it and it doesn't poke out. you can only feel it if you press on my belly button. i have lost 85 lbs and it has remained the same.

You can see mine, but I still wear a bikini! I dont care, because my abs are better to look at :thumbup:

My port is located between my breast bone. Less fat there and fills are easier to do. Can't see mine either. And the fills do not hurt ! :thumbsup: Good luck !

You can very clearly see mine if I am laying down but not if I am standing up, so it doesn't bother me.