Okay, so this may be an odd question, but it concerns me. I can "feel" the lapband inside me. It's not pain, its just that I can feel it. I'm aware of it almost 24-7. Sort of like a small bruise (or less). I was banded about four months ago. It makes me very careful about moving/stretching etc. I don't notice it all the time, but I notice it enough to make me concerned. Is it normal to be so aware of it?

Are you sure you are not feeling the port? The port is usually sewn into the muscle and when moving or stretching a lot of people report pulling there...

I can feel the port too, but it's about three inches away from the spot that I feel. I'm wondering if I'm nuts, or if something isn't right.

Edited June 23, 200917 yr by oregon

I know that when i sleep on my stomach i can feel the port.now i can feel it all the time. sometimes its very annoying.lets just say i know its there.

I also can not feel the band, just the port. The port is actually more noticeable now that I have lost 45 pounds, than it ever was before. I really only feel it tugging if I am lying on my tummy.

I can feel both the port and the band. My port will from time to time become sore if I exercise strenuously, or do a lot of Ab work at the gym. I know where and what that is. This other feeling is as you describe. It's kind of like a bruise. I have a very small rib cage, and on occasion I can feel it bumping my ribs from the inside. It's an odd feeling. Not really painful. I also have a floating rib, so if it folds in if I sit wrong, it's even more pronounced. I'm used to it now. It doesn't bother me so much anymore. but I know what you're talking about.

Aubrie, Yes, if I sit 'wrong' I need to move to make it feel better. I feel the port sometimes too. I'm glad that someone else feels both the band and the port. :thumbup:

Okay, so this may be an odd question, but it concerns me. I can "feel" the lapband inside me. It's not pain, its just that I can feel it. I'm aware of it almost 24-7. Sort of like a small bruise (or less). I was banded about four months ago. It makes me very careful about moving/stretching etc. I don't notice it all the time, but I notice it enough to make me concerned. Is it normal to be so aware of it?

I dont think I can feel the band but I can feel a little soreness around the port sometimes. I can sometimes feel the tightness of the band in the morning so I think maybe thats the only time but usually only if I am drinking coffee or something.

I can feel both the port and the band. My port will from time to time become sore if I exercise strenuously, or do a lot of Ab work at the gym. I know where and what that is. This other feeling is as you describe. It's kind of like a bruise. I have a very small rib cage, and on occasion I can feel it bumping my ribs from the inside. It's an odd feeling. Not really painful. I also have a floating rib, so if it folds in if I sit wrong, it's even more pronounced. I'm used to it now. It doesn't bother me so much anymore. but I know what you're talking about.

What is a floating rib?

Sometimes I feel the band. Never really felt much from the port side, but can feel the band occasionally.....especially after a fill. But sometimes for no reason at all I can feel a tiny bit of a "squeeze" or tightness. It usually passes after a bit, but I know what you mean.

Thank you everyone. I feel better now. I think maybe I'm just a worry wort. It's good to know that some other people can feel the band (and the port).

So when you feel pressure on your port that is a normal thing?