Lap Band and Bellydance

[meghanth 0]

Hi all,

I just had my last psych eval today and during the meeting I made mention to the therapist that I do belly dance. It is my hobby and I have been doing it for 4 yrs + and I will start performing regularly well I am concerned about how having a band with the port will affect me. He made mentioned that I need to speak with the surgeon as they have not had many belly dancers come to the office. So my question is are there any other fellow dancers out there with the band that can shed some light for me?

[elcee 3,341]

I do belly dancing classes but I am not a belly dancer.Too unco!

Bit confused as to what you are concerned about? Can you explain further?

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi:

I recommend that you speak with your surgeon about the placement of your port with belly dancing in mind. I have mine up below my rib cage about an inch down in the middle. I have a scar, but it is faded. My port doesn't stick out and it's never in the way.

Best wishes to you.

Sue