My port is located at the top of my rib cage. I know because I can feel it and that is where I got my fill. I was going to ask Dr why it was there, but forget, it was my first fill and I was nervious. Anyone else have one there? It is located at my top scar which is the largest and was bruise really bad.

My port was placed in the same location. This was done because I had a wound close to the area on my side where it originally was supposed to be located. I haven't had my fill yet, but my M.D. assured me that this location should not be a problem. I was banded on July 31st. If you are still having pain, I would say you need to contact your Dr. Otherwise I don't think from what I've been told there is anything to be concerned about. BTW...how do you feel after your fill? I have mine on Sept. 8th.

My port is right below my rib cage on the left hand side, near the largest scar.

I have bruised when getting a fill. It has just depended on how much they have to poke around to hit the port. Most of the time I do not bruise, but may be a little tender for a day or two.

I did not bruise when I got my first fill, but it did sting like a bee sting for a couple of minutes. I just thought it was weird after surgery I could feel something and crazy me I thought I was feeling my band somehow because everything I read when I did reaserch always showed the port on the side. But no my port is in the center of my chest by the rib cage. Glad to know I am not alone.

Hi. I too am in Houston and was banded on July 15, 2009. My port is up high too and I did ask my doctor about it. He said I had too much stomach fat and he was afraid if he put it lower, then he would have a hard time doing the fills. Hope this helps.

Hi. I too am in Houston and was banded on July 15, 2009. My port is up high too and I did ask my doctor about it. He said I had too much stomach fat and he was afraid if he put it lower, then he would have a hard time doing the fills. Hope this helps.

Okay I am not asking then because that is probably why mine is there too. But I don't want to hear it.

my port is also just below my breast bone. i was told that my surgeon picks this spot because after our weight loss, we can wear bikini tops and the scar will be hidden! i was thankful and also inspired that he thought it possible to look good in a bikini top or bra! also, if it is on either side, it makes side sleeping uncomfortable initially. so be thankful! good luck!!!! lisa6

I was banded on Aug 25th & my port was also placed just below my breastbone (sternum). My surgeon said he's found it easier for the patient because there is usually less fat in this area & easier to get to. Right now, it's the most painful of my incisions but I'm not even a week out yet. My friends who've had their ports placed around their waist area report painful fills & put off going to get fills because of it.

I was banded on Aug 25th & my port was also placed just below my breastbone (sternum). My surgeon said he's found it easier for the patient because there is usually less fat in this area & easier to get to. Right now, it's the most painful of my incisions but I'm not even a week out yet. My friends who've had their ports placed around their waist area report painful fills & put off going to get fills because of it.

I was really sore there too for a couple of weeks. But now I never feel it unless I try to find it. My fill just felt like a bee sting for a couple of minutes. Good Luck to You!:biggrin:

Mine is in the middle too. I am glad that it is there because like someone said earlier, the scar will be covered if I ever want to wear a bikini.