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Hello! I was banded March 24th, and now that the swelling has gone down... when im laying straight on my back I can feel a hard "something" under my skin. Is this the port or something else? Maybe im being paranoid with all the talk of hernias and stuff. I have an appointment for my follow up tomorrow,, but id really like some piece of mind tonight.. Since im pretty sure sleep wont be easy. Thanks!

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Probably your port. Mine is clear as day now, especially when I lay down. I'd love to have it taken out or at least moved elsewhere. sleep well; nothing to worry about at all :)

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Most likely the port. Mine is to tthe left of my belly button. When I lay down I can feel it.

Rest easy!

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99.99% probability it is your port. If it was something else, worrying won't fix it anyhow. So try to relax, drink a cup of soothing tea, listen to some quiet music and get your sleep.

Good sleep is conducive to weight loss...

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My port has always been palpable through my skin..... and now, it totally sticks out. I'm having it moved when I have TT surgery in June, so it's not so "out there" :)

I actually find myself playing with it..... so it's a good thing that I'm having it moved laugh.gif

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Thanks guys!! Yeah, im pretty sure its just my port. I was so concerned because I was having a lot of pain on my left side down lower and I had believed that was where my port was. So when I felt it higher up on my right side, I was a little worried. But I have my follow~up today in a few hours and hopefully my surgeon will confirm that for me. Thanks for all the kind responses!

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