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

port UNDER muscle



Recommended Posts

Hi Everyone!

According to my surgeon, most patients get their port placed under their skin. Mine, however, was placed under the muscle. Specifically, under the fascia of my muscle (i think "fascia" just means the outer most layer of a muscle). My surgeon told me he decided to do this during surgery as he thought the port might become visible after surgery when i started losing weight as I don't carry much of my excess fat on my upper stomach. I was wondering if anyone else had their port placed under their muscle as well? Did the port in fact stay hidden as you lost weight? Was their lots of pain associated with the port during the healing process? Does it go away? Can you always feel it? Are fills very difficult considering the port is more "buried" than usual?

THANKS!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgery is 17th July and my surgeon places all his patient's ports (over 7000 of them) under the outerlayer of the muscle.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Krystal, my only suggestion is if you are using a different Dr. for your fills, than your surgeon. My port is deeper than most apparently, possibly the same situation you are referring to. I did have a bit of difficulty during my first fill. I had a different Dr. so he had no idea ahead of time where to locate my port. My suggestion if you are using a different Dr. is to go with a fluoroscopy aided fill the first time out with the new Dr. In the end it was all good, so I am sure yours will be fine too! Good Luck to you!

Kat

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Fascia is only a thin transparent-ish layer that contains your muscles, a bit like cling wrap. So your port wouldnt be very much deeper than anyone else's. I would imagine, whilst you may have a detectable bulge there when you're at goal, it wont stick out like a lump.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My doc is also placing the port under muscle - under my waist band line in can I ever want to wear a bikini... a bikini?!! can you say HELL YEAH!??

ANyone else had a problem with the port beneath the waistline? i have my surgery on July 5th... 2 weeks from today!

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

    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 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

    ×