Port locations: You have some options

[stratcat 10]

Hi, I just wanted to see who else has their port in places other than under their rib cage. Mine is about six inches down from the top of my shoulder. The PA said that he can access it easier and use a much smaller needle for fills. Also, he said that it seems to be a less used, more comfortable spot.

So far it seems just fine. But I am going to ask next visit what will happen when I have my upcoming boob job. (hey -- if I loose the weight ==> i am getting myself a new, higher tighter set).

BTW: My husband is thrilled with the weight loss so far.

[Kalipso2 25]

i'm curious... can you see the port where you have it? the skin seems much thinner up there than it would be on the belly. when you lose all your weight, will it be noticable?

[Jachut 487]

Hmmm, that would be my worry. My BMI is down to 19 and you can see my ribs in my chest and at the sides (I need to gain a little weight). A port anywhere there would look truly awful and would be very easy to bump and damage.

As it is, it is below my ribs a few inches up and to the left of my belly button and so visible you can even see the tubing until it disappears into my chest and the little bubble bit on the top of the port. And that (apart from my saggy old bum) is the fleshiest part of my body! The port has been VERY visible since my BMI was about 30, I'm more pear shaped than anything so dont have a lot of flesh up top. If you could put the port on my ass, it would be perfect.

[stratcat 10]

No, cannot see.the port, now. I do not know, but I doubt if it will be seen later. I am not too worried, it seems deep enough. But I will ask the PA., I do like the upper chest location over the other options. It will be covered by bathing suit top when on the beach.

[stevenjoec 0]

My doctor also places the port below the shoulder. He told me most doctors don't do it there, but he has found that it is more comfortable there and more easily accessible.

[stratcat 10]

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I wanted to comment that we are both from GA. I had my surgery in Valdosta (2/15), so maybe it is something that the Georgia doctors are doing.