male only How Visible is Your Port???

[B-52 7,113]

Question for you guys out there.

Prior to being banded, I was told that the Port is more noticeable on Men than Women.

I was Banded last month. Was 85lbs overweight. Had/have what is commonly called a Beer Belly. Large, but rock hard.

Right now my port is right under my skin, and looks slightly smaller than 1/2 a golf ball, not to mention the scar. I can see the bump with a t-shirt on. I go to a gym/health club that has showers, steam , sauna and whirlpools in the locker room where all the men walk around naked, and I am very self conscious of this bump.

I joked with my Dr. saying that it looks like I will be one of those guys that always wears a "Muscle T-shirt" while at the beach.He said don't worry, as you stomach goes down/flat, it will be less noticeable.

I do crunches everyday, meaning when my belly does get flatter, it will still stick out??

What say You????

[Jack 855]

Mine is noticable small bulge even under t shirt. If anyone asks, which in over 6 years now, has been less than 3-4 times, depending on my mood, I tell them it's my alien implant. It is the least of my concerns. One thing to avoid....if you do any yard work unloading utility trailer with short sides on it....do NOT use it as a fulcrum while reaching over into the bed of the trailer!

[JakerT5 8]

You can't see mine right now , down 40 pounds , but that area is rock hard , I am a ups driver and I have hit it really hard a few times , didn't feel that good

[B-Man 1]

Mine has turned on its side, so its clearly visible.

Maybe someday I will get it corrected or taken out, but for now I really don't care. All the excess skin I have is much more of a problem than the port sticking out... And no number of crunches is going to fix the skin problem.

[coolhanddan 0]

Mine is certainly visible. Not so much under clothing, but then again, I wear a lot of suits and sweaters. Its more a bump thing. I asked the doctor about it, he said it is unlikely to change much, and that at some point, when I have reached the weight loss I would like, if it still bothers me, I can have it changed to a thinner one, or perhaps just re-set in lower.

It doesnt bother me all that much, and no one has asked. I am far more self consious about the scars which are not some kind of faded purple color and more noticeable.

[jfc193 718]

I had mine for 3 and 1/2 years and you still can really see it. The scars are still noticeable but then again rarely do I go around with my shirt off.