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So I'm 12 days post op...all seems to be healing well I have now noticed last night when lying down that in the area of my largest incision I fell like a weird lump that is about 2 inches long directly under it it's like a bar that's how it feels...does that make sense? Still the only spot I'm really sore and now I'm scared that something's wrong! Like terrified!! Anyone notice this before? Wed will be 2 weeks post op.

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Sounds like it's your port. Some people can feel their port (I can). It will be more sore than the other incisions. It is normal. But always check with your doctor to be sure.

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Really?? Ok I thought my port would be more off to the side but my largest incision is more to the front of my stomach it feels like its just below the surface of my skin my husband figures I feel it more because the swelling has gone down. Thanks I hope u guys are right. I am going to call the doc tomorrow morning to make sure. :)

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Everyone is probably right. Its your port. Where you are explaining is where mine is too!

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:D

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Could be your port, or could be scar tissue. I had the same problem and the area hurt when I moved some ways, I was worried so I went to the doctor. They told me it was scar tissue and it would go away in time. It is still there a bit, but it doesn't hurt anymore unless I do major ab exercise.

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That is exactly where my port is-right under the largest incision, toward the middle of my stomach. I go around and make my friends and family feel it :lol:

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My port is where my biggest incision is right in the middle of my stomach i can't feel my port but they say people can congrats on your surgery and wish you the best of luck

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My port is in the same place, smack in the middle! I opted for the realize band because the port is thinner. It takes longer to get the right fill but it is less rigid that the lap band.

My surgeon attached it under the facia and used mesh to keep it from flipping. So it's closer to the surface than the lap band but flat.

Dr. Coirin and Modesto memorial hospital are the BEST.

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Today is Thanksgiving in Canada and I am thankful for this forum!!! It's so nice to hear from people going through the same thing to put my mind at ease!! Thanks everyone I feel better now:)

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