Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Where Is Your Port Placement?



Recommended Posts

Mine is high under right breast and nearing the center of my chest. I can feel it very well and often wonder if I will see it when I loose more weight. 59 more pounds to go for goal weight. Banded 08/08. 2 fills so far.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm not banded yet but my friends is on her left side near her belly button. Why are ports placed in different spots for everyone? I'm just curious :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Mine is to the right and they usually access it with the needle not too far from my biggest incision scar in the middle of my stomach.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm not banded yet but my friends is on her left side near her belly button. Why are ports placed in different spots for everyone? I'm just curious :)

Like everything else, All Dr does things differently!lol

Mine is left right below rib cage

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Mine is right below rib cage towards the middle

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I wonder if I can request.... I think I want it to left as I right side dominate.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Mine is on the right..its perfect..i can feel it..if I look for it..its no wheres near my waist so it doesnt get in the way of pants or jeans. The doc puts it there so it doesnt have to get moved if you go for a Tummy Tuck after the weight loss.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Mine is just above my Belly Button right in the middle! I'm only three weeks out of surgery and have been able to feel it easily since day 4... It's already annoying me as its quite sore!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

right in the center under my rib cage. I have NEVER had any port pain and thank God for that since I've heard such horror stories!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

mine is 2 inches below by bottom rib. Dr finally noted it in my file because the nurse was having issues finding my port. lol, it is also tipped outwards which is better than inwards! Nurse actually gave me a fill on first try last time. Hoping to get another fill in January.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Mine is on the left side, about 2" higher than my belly button. I could barely feel it and couldn't see it in the beginning. Now that I've lost almost 100 lb, it's very pronounced and I can feel it thru clothes. Looks like an alien is emerging!

Marci

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Mine is just above my belly button, to the right. I thought he was Ganna put it by my left rib cage and for days I couldn't feel anything!! Lol go figure cause it wasn't there!! Been banded 6 days, lost 10 lbs

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My port is above and left of my belly button about six inches above.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My port is above and left of my belly button about six inches above.

I can't feel mine but know its in exactly the same spot

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×