Sleeping On Stomach With Port

[Kiwichick42 2]

Hi Everyone,

I have my final appointment with surgeon/psych this week and hoping to be banded in Aug.

I have a question for bandsters who sleep on their stomachs. I've read that most people have their port just under the bra line in the central part of the abdomen. I really think this is going to be painful; given I sleep on my front... I also lie on the floor a lot. (to read or watch TV etc).

What is the ideal Port position for those who lie on their fronts a lot?

How long after surgery could you sleep on your front?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Kiwi. :-)

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Mine is just beneath my bra on my left side, and I've slept on my stomach since the day after surgery. I've never once had a problem.

[nikkib999 13]

That is good to know. I'm getting banded July 25th & was wondering the same thing. Thanks

[curlyq2 17]

Mine is about 5-6 inches below my bra line on the l side no problems for me either???·

[xsentrick 194]

First couple of days home it was a little painful, but after that I just put a soft pillow on that side and it helped. Now I can sleep on my stomach like I used to with no problems.

[dagmar68 12]

I slept on my stomach the day after surgery with no problem

[Kiwichick42 2]

Brilliant - thanks everyone!!. That's a weight off my mind .... Now to get the weight off my body. :-)

[fericito 138]

My dr. used to do left side but recently said he started doing right side (can't remember why but he said a reason) and it's lower than my bra line. Anyway I sleep fine on my stomach as long as I lay down carefully. You'll be fine

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

mine is on my right side, about 3 inches from my belly button.

slept on mt stomach with no problem since surgery.

if something hurts or is uncomfortable, dont sleep on it yet.

[MoreThanJustaPrettyFace 55]

I've noticed that it's easier to lay on the floor if you put a pillow under your port. Mine is like 3 inches below my ribcage, to the side. I have a good amount of fat there, but it still hurts a little bit if I try to lay on the floor without extra padding.