Port Relocation Inquiry

[lisajlaino 0]

Hello!

I am status-post lap band surgery 12/12/05. I have reached my desired weight but it has left my port protruding very bad and often very painful! Currently, it sits right above my waist line and the doctor gave indication that it can be relocated to my lower abdomen as well as replace it with a smaller port. Has anyone had their port relocated to their lower abdomen? If so, any problems? Better?

I feel like this is the only solution as my doctor indicated that he could replace the existing port to a smaller one at the same location but it would still protrude. I am self pay and this is very difficult to afford but I also have panic disorder and I cannot live with the way it is now.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! .... and, no gaining weight back is not an option!

Thanks!

Lisa

6/25/12

[Jachut 487]

Mine was relocated as part of a Tummy Tuck and its barely visible now, even at a bmi of 20/21, id say do it!

[lisajlaino 0]

Thank you for the feedback!! That helps a lot!! Now, I just need to start a fundraiser to get this done... LOL. Thanks again.