justduckie 0 Posted June 27, 2006 It seems like I notice it more and more all the time. I was banded on May 1st, have lost over 30 lbs. (scale at the gym is broken, so I'm just guessing) and it seems like I notice my port all the time. It doesn't hurt, it's just THERE! Just like when I'm doing crunches during my workout. There's my port. I was laying on the side of my pond, re-arranging plants and cleaning.....There's my port poking me. Getting dressed, there's my port! Maybe I'm just more aware of something that's never been there before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jachut 487 Posted June 28, 2006 I notice it when I do things like lift my daughter, or carry stuff pressed against my side/abdomen. In everyday movement I dont feel it unless it is touched. Once or twice its burned a little but that's literally once or twice in six months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewSho 20 Posted June 28, 2006 OK, I guess I'm an oddball. Since I was switched to the low profile port, and since my Abdominoplasty, I honestly don't 'feel' my port unless I'm in the office getting a fill. Now that everyone has mentioned this question, I'm going to try to see if I notice any occurences of 'feeling' the port during normal activity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScrapKarla 0 Posted June 28, 2006 I notice mine alot too.. Have since the beginning.. weird Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loving-It 0 Posted June 28, 2006 I notice mine too, but I kind of like it. Reminds me that it's there. :success1: But I'm only 2-1/2 weeks post op so we'll see if the feeling goes away or intensifies as I lose weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathi 0 Posted June 28, 2006 I notice mine alot too. I don't like having it. It caused me the most pain post-op and continues to bother me when I twist, bend, do exercises, roll over and lift things. I really didn't think about it being a factor before I had surgery, but I wish that I had because I probably would have had a RNY instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marimaru 7 Posted June 28, 2006 I'm 2 years out and I 'notice' mine all the time. It doesn't really hurt, just makes itself known, I guess. Whenever I get to goal, if I have any plastic surgery done, I will probably switch to a low profile port. Not because this port 'bothers' me, but just if I could not notice it, like New Sho, that would be nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhotoNut 7 Posted June 28, 2006 Mine sticks out like a sore thumb. It aches sometimes and I find myself touching it a lot. The more I lose the more it sticks out. I'd love to have it moved lower or switched for a low profile port, but I'm just afraid to mess with success. Port infections and leaks worry me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted June 28, 2006 I don't notice mine but I am newly banded. I'll probably notice it more when I lose some weight. That is probably why you notice it so much now! Good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loving-It 0 Posted June 29, 2006 :grouphug: This morning I got in my car, I'll admit I was a bit in a hurry. I don't know what I did exactly but the minute I sat down I felt this horrible burning pain in the area of my port. It went away in less than a few minutes. I think I tore some scar tissue or something...I say this because my doctor warned me that it'll happen from time to time & to not worry. Does anyone here who is several months post op still experience anything like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barbara465 2 Posted June 29, 2006 OK where the hell is my port? I can't seem to find it. My twitches and pains are not near my scars. When I went in for my 1 wk checkup the nurse wasn't sure where it was. I can't wait until my first fill so I can find it. I can sleep on both sides and my stomach so its not sticking out anywhere. I know which scar its supposed to be near, but I just can't find it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loving-It 0 Posted June 29, 2006 OK where the hell is my port? I can't seem to find it. My twitches and pains are not near my scars. When I went in for my 1 wk checkup the nurse wasn't sure where it was. I can't wait until my first fill so I can find it. I can sleep on both sides and my stomach so its not sticking out anywhere. I know which scar its supposed to be near, but I just can't find it. I don't know if you tried this but I can feel it more when I am laying flat on my back and sort of press around. You'll know it when you find it. LOL! :grouphug: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane Louise 0 Posted June 30, 2006 I am one week post op and my port is the only thing that is really bothering me (besides the loose stools I have been having). The other night I felt something move when I bent down and now I can really feel it just under the big incision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtrek 0 Posted June 30, 2006 I notice mine more now than I did right after the surgery, but I think I notice it more because of the weight loss. I am short and it is right at the level of my bathroom counter, I bump it all the time when I am getting ready in the morning.(ouch) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stitchy 0 Posted June 30, 2006 Yea, I feel it. It's still a little tender. I find myself rubbing it like I rubbed my belly when I was pregnant! Now, that's hoot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
