I think my port is next to my belly button!

[1bjc 0]

Hi everyone.

My name is Bonnie and I was banded on Friday March 25th so I am 3 days post op. I can't believe I made it. So far I feel pretty good. Lots of gas pains especially on my left side and shoulder. The funny thing is I thought my long incision would be just under my bra line at the top of my stomach but there is only a tiny hole there. My largest incision, about 2 inches, is just to the left of my belly button. Does anyone else have their port in that location? Other than that not much swelling just trying to get in my fluids. I am soooo happy I made it. I kept waiting for someone to tell me in the operating room that a mistake had been made and I couldn't get my band. I am so happy and am so glad I have found this site. Thank you all for you help and info.

[Mimilou2004 13]

Mine is in the same place which makes it at my clothing waistband level...but it doeent interfere with exercise.

Congratulations and best wishes.

Mimi

[dmom 1]

My port is located there also. I have had some swelling in that area and it is a little tender, but other than that, it seems fine.

[Carmen188 1]

Hi Bonnie, congrats! I know exactly how you feel, it was a long hard road getting banded and i kept feeling like any minute someone was gonna tell me NO you can't have your band you haven't lost enough weight. but i finally got it in and they cannot take it away !!! my port site is to the left of my bellybuton but higher up not near my belly button. I also have a tiny incision right below/in between my breasts, dr said thats where the band is, it surprised me that it was so high up hence the stuck feeling in my throat when i eat too much or something doesn't go down right away. I also had the intense shoulder pain for weeks, it was scary, i thought it would never go away but it finally did, i think walking helped the most to get it to go away. anyways good luck to you, i unfortunately have learned to eat around my band and am not making much progress...i'm going backwards..gaining weight...can't believe i let this happen again..well..hopefully i'll get it right one of these days.

Hi everyone.

My name is Bonnie and I was banded on Friday March 25th so I am 3 days post op. I can't believe I made it. So far I feel pretty good. Lots of gas pains especially on my left side and shoulder. The funny thing is I thought my long incision would be just under my bra line at the top of my stomach but there is only a tiny hole there. My largest incision, about 2 inches, is just to the left of my belly button. Does anyone else have their port in that location? Other than that not much swelling just trying to get in my fluids. I am soooo happy I made it. I kept waiting for someone to tell me in the operating room that a mistake had been made and I couldn't get my band. I am so happy and am so glad I have found this site. Thank you all for you help and info.

[nallygirl 4]

Congratulations on your band!! My port is also near my belly button. I didn't realize it though until today when I went for a post op appt. Its just under my belly button to the right. Almost two weeks out and I haven't had an issue...didn't even know it was there lol Good luck! Wishing you a speedy recovery!!

[nelli1054 0]

Hi there everyone. My port is also at my belly button area just slightly above it. It is tender. My first fill will be on april 27th I cannot wait I do not have any restriction feeling at this moment and can get pretty much anything down. Its depressing,but the best advice I have gotten was the lbs will start falling off after a couple of fills. Good luck

[dcowens 2]

hello,

I was banded jan 25th and although after my surgery i didn't have any restriction i still only ate 1 cup of food, healthily and have not strayed. I haven't let myself eat whatever I want just because my band may allow me to. I have since lost 43 lbs! I had my first fill last week on march 22nd and I couldn't be happier. My port is located around 3 inches above my belly button or more and to the left. I can feel my port. =)

[Dimitri1950 0]

I was banded 3/19, and my port is to the left of my belly button also.

I had pains from the gas they inflate you with during surgery - it lasted about 4 days post-op.

I waited 3 years to get banded - and I am stoked at my weight loss - 30 lbs since I went on

the pre-op diet of 1200 calories a day.

I am finding that this site is great for support.

All the best to you on your new journey.

Jim

Hi everyone.

My name is Bonnie and I was banded on Friday March 25th so I am 3 days post op. I can't believe I made it. So far I feel pretty good. Lots of gas pains especially on my left side and shoulder. The funny thing is I thought my long incision would be just under my bra line at the top of my stomach but there is only a tiny hole there. My largest incision, about 2 inches, is just to the left of my belly button. Does anyone else have their port in that location? Other than that not much swelling just trying to get in my fluids. I am soooo happy I made it. I kept waiting for someone to tell me in the operating room that a mistake had been made and I couldn't get my band. I am so happy and am so glad I have found this site. Thank you all for you help and info.

[1bjc 0]

Thank you so much for your reply's. I was a little worried about the location but now feel better. I feel pretty good but am really tired. Just resting and trying to get my liquids in. I will start a ticker and keep everyone posted. Looking forward to being healthy and happy for the first time ever!!!

[tinaaw7 7]

Hi everyone.

My name is Bonnie and I was banded on Friday March 25th so I am 3 days post op. I can't believe I made it. So far I feel pretty good. Lots of gas pains especially on my left side and shoulder. The funny thing is I thought my long incision would be just under my bra line at the top of my stomach but there is only a tiny hole there. My largest incision, about 2 inches, is just to the left of my belly button. Does anyone else have their port in that location? Other than that not much swelling just trying to get in my fluids. I am soooo happy I made it. I kept waiting for someone to tell me in the operating room that a mistake had been made and I couldn't get my band. I am so happy and am so glad I have found this site. Thank you all for you help and info.

[tinaaw7 7]

I just got so emotional reading this, because I felt the same way, as soon as I woke up, I was asking am I banded. But i was in alot of pain because, I had hernia repair, but i am also very happy and thankful. ALSO my port is in that same location slightly above and to the left of my belly button. I am intrested in knowing what diet do they have you on, and did you lose any weight with pre-op diet and that. I wish you much success, please keep in touch and let me know your progress. thanks tina

[1bjc 0]

Holly molly it took me forever to find this thread! I am still getting use to this site and am having a hard time. Anyway, thanks to everyone for all the comments. I have lost 18lbs since my 1 week pre op diet and today I go for my post op appointment. I feel great the only thing is I was told not to remove the little tape over the cuts so I didn't. Well this morning I woke up and 2 of the small ones really hurt so before my shower I peeled the tape off and they are infected pretty bad. They smelled awfull!! I know too much info...sorry but I can't wait to see the doctor this afternoon. The area of my port is still taped but looks good so far. I'll keep you posted.

Thanks again and I love this site!!!!!

[carlawhite97 0]

Hi I had my surgery 5/31/11 in California my insurance paid for everything. Then I move a week later to Texas and can't find a dr that except my insurance I have not seen a dr for a

my first fill at all. I am now eating and gaining more. Plz help.. I have Medicaid insurance.