Should I Be Able To See/feel My Port?

[DBRN1972 37]

I had my lapband placed on Friday and I'm feeling pretty good. But I can actually see and feel the port. Is that normal?

[jen_1381 446]

It's normal. The more you lose the more you'll be able to see and feel it. I can see the outline of mine when I stand up. I'm thinking of switching to a low profile port once I get and stay at goal.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Depending on where your port was placed this is not at all unusual. I could always feel mine. They tend not to bury it too deep or it would be hard to find when time comes for fills.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Had mine right below rib cage 10/15.

It swells up & down all day long. Even when there's no swelling, I can feel it.

[Kime-lou 648]

Early on you may not be able to see/feel it due to swelling. But it is normal to feel it and eventually see it with weight loss.