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Good morning... I had my surgery one week ago today and I still cannot officially figure out where my port is. Maybe that sounds weird, but the doc said he would place it a few inches under my bra band. But that incision does not seem to be "it". I have another incision to the left of my belly button that is still crazy sore and that is bigger and taking longer to heal. I am now thinking that is where the port is. But here is my question - why do you think a doctor might have a change of plans at the last minute and second, isn't right in the middle of my tummy an odd place to have something that might eventually slightly stick out? :thumbup:

BTW, yes, I already did call and ask about it. The nurse just did not know what to tell me.

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The port is placed near your largest incision to the left of your umbilicus{belly button} in your case. Mine is on the left above the umbilicus.It was the most tender spot post operatively& made it uncomfortable to sleep on left side. Don't worry, it goes away

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