Port moved and tummy tuck

colleenjune · November 7, 2006

I have had my band for 4 years and have done very well, I love it. My only problem is that my surgeon placed my port a little too high and now that I have lost my weight my port sticks out like a third breast right below my ribcage.

I am ready for a Tummy Tuck to help with the extra skin and hope to have my port moved to a "better" location but am finding it very hard to find a dr. who can do both at the same time.

Please let me know If there is someone out there who could help. I am in South Florida.

Thank You

colleen june

CherieCude · November 9, 2006

This won't help you much from South Florida, but Dr. Rincon in San Antonio, TX, says he works with a plastic surgeon to do tummy tucks on his weight loss patients to prevent problems with the port. I didn't ask for more info on the guy since I was a long way from ready.

Good luck.

Chérie

colleenjune · November 9, 2006

Thank you so much, I just may look into him. I heard about a low profile port but do not know much about it.

best of luck

colleenjune

kimmcneely · November 9, 2006

I have a low profile port and mine sticks out pretty good. Mine is directly between my breast bone and my belly button. I like the location because my bra doesn't irritate it or anything but I am considering a Tummy Tuck. As a matter of fact I had already had my consultation for that and my boob job when I found out I was pregnant. Guess I will have to wait a bit.

Anyway....what I was going to say was that my low profile port still sticks out quite a bit. More when I am laying on my back than anything but I have lost a lot of weight in my tummy and it is noticeable. However I wear a girdle and it seems keep it tucked in. Now my concern is going to be the baby pushing on it.

colleenjune · November 10, 2006

I appreicate your info, your numbers are great! I hope to figure this out sometime soon. I love my band and would love to not see my port stick out anylonger.

colleenjune