Hello October Bandsters -

My doc put my port on my right side (he re-used my gallbladder scar to minimize the number of scars on my belly).

When I was discharged they gave me a medical alert card indicating that I have been banded and suggested I carry it with me. I decided to write on the card that my port was on the right side (seems that info wasn't on the card; but don't know if it is critical).

So which side is your port on Right or Left..

I was banded on Oct. 19th and my port is just a little to the left of the bottom of my sternum. Still a little sore once in awhile but it's getting better everyday.

I think mine is on the lower left side of my abdomen.. that's where it has been tender... haven't had a fill yet and don't really want to poke around. I know mine said he puts them all in the same place and the other girl I met pointed in that area for hers.

I didn't get any kind of card either...

I was banded on Oct 29th. My port is on my upper left side and is still sore when I get up and down or bend. I am waiting for all this bloating to be over with though but then I heard you enter Bandster hell so maybe not lol! Oh and I got the Realize band and a card from then with the info on it.

I was also banded on 10/29/09. My tummy is still bloated and the port area is too tender for me to poke much. It's on the left, about 1/3 up from the belly button (tho it looks like the right when I look down on it - I'm directionally challenged). The surgeon said he was going to try and reuse my gallbladder scars if possible but I can't tell. I didn't get a card either.

mine is toward the left of my sternum. i can really feel it when i touch my scar. i was banded 10/13. it is still sore a little bit, but doing well otherwise

Banded 10/23 and my port is on the left right under my rib cage. Also if you go to lapband.com you can get a lapband card to carry with you.

Mine is in my belly button on the left side. I have had 3 fills and the dr. easily finds the port for the fill.

mine is on the right side, and my bra underwire rests on top of it :drool: very uncomfortable. i was banded on 10/19. I hope the pain with my bras gets better. going back to work monday :scared2:

Mine is on the left beneath my rib-cage. Funny... I just assumed everyone's was! I can feel mine at the surface as well. It is the strangest feeling. I do not like it. When I lay on my side I always tuck my feather pillow underneath it, because I am afraid I will accidently dis-lodge it. LOL

Although I feel this surgery is the best thing I have ever done... It is very strange knowing that there is something permantly implanted inside of you. :drool:

Hi there I am having my surgery in one week. I also had gallbladder surgery and was wondering if they could use the same scars? was that your idea or theres?

Hi Hairstylist - my doctor looked at my gallbladder scars and said he'd try to use them for the lapband op. It wouldn't have occurred to me to ask!

Mine is upper left towards the middle and I can feel it. It is very near the surface.

mine is about the same place

The note book my doctor sent me home with had surgical information kit inside the notebook. This kit had a card to fill out and mail in and it tells that I have had surgery , also asks restaurants to allow me to order from the childrens menu due to my surgery.

The 3 ring binder I received had sooooo much information and it was like my "owner's manual" for the lap band .. What to expect , what to eat .. everything ..

I believe my port is above my belly button and just a tiny bit to the right. I didnt get a card or anything? What is the card for? I have the Realize band does that matter?