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Will have surgery on the 22nd. Doc said it would be hidden below one of my left ribs. Wonder if it will really be there.

Dee

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mine is as well right side down about a inch or so from my ribs =)

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Mine is a little above my belly button and a little to the left. I thought it was going to be further left I don't like it right in front but I guess the line isn't that long.

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i guess each doctor has there own idea's huh iam ok with mine where it is i just need to stop throwing up everyday and get my test on tue to see what has happened ,i think it has slipped iam sick on every foods but like yogerts ect ...i throw up daily have been for a few wks now was sick with flu and its been like this since so i have a test tue to see what i have done ...=( sucks

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Mine is right below the middle of my left ribs. I like where its at. I am very aware of where its at, but it doesn't bother me for sleeping even though I am a side/stomach sleeper. Easy for them to find for fills, but does not protrude (at least not yet... maybe after I lose more weight).

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Mine is about 1 inch below my xyphoid process, right smack in the middle. I've never heard of any other doctor putting them there but mine.

Mine is 1 inch above the xyphoid process right smack in the middle.

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About three inches below my right rib. I can feel it when I sleep on my right side--not very comfy!

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