PORT (re)placement and esthetics

[RavensRiches 0]

I have just about hit goal with only 12 more pounds to lose. I will be having reconstructive surgery soon (tummy tuck and boob-lift) and would like my port to be moved or replaced with one that is much smaller. As it is now, it is easily seen and felt as a large lump. Is it possible to switch ports and/ or have it moved to a different area on the body?

[Malice X Girl 0]

Yes there is a low profile port that can be changed out. It is about the size of a dime. Talk to your doc. And congratulations!!!!

[NewSho 20]

Check the Plastic Surgery forum here or do a search within this web site for "Port Replacement" or "Lower Profile" and you'll find tons of stories.

It's a simple procedure (takes like 20+ minutes in the O.R., seriously) and makes a perfect add-on to a Tummy Tuck surgery. I was switched to a LowerProfile port and I like it much, much better than my Old-School original LapBand port.

Months later, I had my TT surgery and my port still ended up being moved - so why not have yours replaced & moved at one time? You'll be glad you did.

[RavensRiches 0]

Thanks! I'll do a search within the site.