Where is the best location for a port? (so it doesnt stick out later or after pregnancy)

[antonelladg 0]

Hi everyone!

I have been doing Lap Band research for about a year now and was wondering where the best port location would be, to avoid it protruding after weight loss. Obviously a low profile port would be best; but any experiences, recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Also, during pregnancy has anyone seen it stick out? Haven't been able to find many (if any pictures) concerning these issues.

I greatly greatly appreciate everyone's in-put.

Thanks!

[blondeej 111]

Great questions! I would like to know as well.

[mattie7632 24]

It is placed by the belly button, mine is just to the upper left of it--

[honk 780]

Mine is about 2 inches above the belly button and below the left breast. Accourding to the nurse my surgeon places them very deep. I think that is prevent them sticking out once you've lost a lot of weight.

[ThisMumRocks 1]

the one ive seen that my surgeon does is like at the waist line about 6-8 inches to the left of the belly button but i think that he changes according to person.

[Kalipso2 25]

i'm only a few pounds shy of my goal weight and i don't have a low profile port but i don't think its visible at all.

mine port is to the right of my belly button and up 2" or so.

i wouldn't worry too much about the port being visible.

[AlienBandit 10]

My port wasn noticable until I lost a lot of weight. Finally I had a Tummy Tuck (well 3 ..... LOng story) and my port was moved under my muscle and now it is impossible to see or feel.

There are people who have revision surgeries to move their ports if they do stick out. My blog has photos to show how my port used to stick put beside my belly button

[Jachut 487]

My doc said he could now place it under the muscle. Mine is a bit to the left and up from my belly button and it has been visible all along, but at a BMI of 19, you can now even see it through clothes. I dont think there's anwhere you can put it where you wont show if you want to get down to a low BMI. If your goal weight is higher you may not have a problem. It also depends on where you carry weight, I have always had a relatively flat stomach so on me, its going to show. If it were on my ass on the other hand....

[ElfiePoo 109]

. If it were on my ass on the other hand....

ROFLMAO...good one jachut.

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[antonelladg 0]

Thank you all for your replies; I really appreciate it.

Ultimately I guess it really all depends on multiple factors and even then its hard to decipher the outcome.

[HeatherinCA 10]

Well I don't think you have a choice where it goes, mine is right in the center maybe 2" below my breast bone.

[emsbugbug 7]

My doctor uses low profile ports and mine is places right above my left breast. You cannot see it, but can feel it. He likes to place them there because they are always hidden by your bra/boob and they are easily accessible and less likely to flip. I asked him if he has any patients whose ports are visible and he said only one so far and only because she has lost much more weight than he recommends.

[mattie7632 24]

LMBO

My doc said he could now place it under the muscle. Mine is a bit to the left and up from my belly button and it has been visible all along, but at a BMI of 19, you can now even see it through clothes. I dont think there's anwhere you can put it where you wont show if you want to get down to a low BMI. If your goal weight is higher you may not have a problem. It also depends on where you carry weight, I have always had a relatively flat stomach so on me, its going to show. If it were on my ass on the other hand....