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I am 10 months post op and have lost 70lbs. I have been Gavin problems with my port being sore and sometimes hurting. Last time I saw my surgeon they said it could be from working out and still healing, that was about 6 months ago. Well I went back yesterday to see my surgeon again since I can't wear regular paints, bend over to pick something up, or even carry my daughter without it hurting. So he is going to go in and move my port upwards a little bd see if that helps, no promises that it will make it stop hurting. I am very pleased with the lapband and has help me change my lifestyle for the better. Has anyone ever had to have their port moved also?? Thanks

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Several people have their port repositioned because it has flipped. I am not aware of anyone who had it moved because the location caused pain. Good luck to you with the new surgery and recovery. I hope it helps.

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Because I no longer have any belly fat...mine sticks out like a golf ball right under my skin...Dr asked me if I get any "alien" jokes at the gym....

Anyway it does not bother me...as I was loosing weight I would get a sharp stitch type pain....my Dr said it is sewn to the muscular wall, and as I loose weight and my abbs tighten, that would be expected....

My last visit he said he can move it for me if I liked....more around the side where it is less conspicuous...I said I'll think about it...but they can move it.....

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I had surgery on Wednesday. The surgeon moved my port to my right side and down lower. The surgery was minor. I did end up having to be admitted but it was due to my blood pressure and pulse dropping extremely low. I would've gone back to work today if the dr had released me. I have 4 new incisions but very little pain. I haven't needed to take any pain medications since I was discharged yesterday. Please let me know if I can answer any other questions and good luck!

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Thanks everyone for your input and advice. I glad I'm not the only one :)

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Im actually having similar symptoms. I am 2 months out, down 33 lbs. The sharp pain I first noticed was I was sitting on my couch attempted to get up and felt like someone stabbed me in my side. Lately I'm sore bending over, trying to tie my shoes, sometimes when I sleep. I asked my doctor and he advised I was still healing and to take things easy and not rush into any extraneous activities. Im just wondering if this is normal at this stage. I was banded 1/8/13. Other than this soreness in my side the procedure has been wonderful. I don't have any other complications that I've been seeing on the forums or any horror story.

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