Question about the 'port'

GC53 · January 31, 2007

Hi

New here. Considering lap band after losing weight with the gastric balloon. Had it removed about a year ago and now starting to regain weight. I don't have a huge amount of weight to lose but because of other health issues, blood pressure, arthritic knees and hips, high cholesterol levels, diabetis in the family - the same clinic is willing to give me the lap band. I just have questions about the port - where is it located exactly. Below or above the breasts and can you see or feel it.

I have the option of another clinic offering the new electronic band which has no port and is regulated by computer chip.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

prbrooksie · January 31, 2007

Hi
New here. Considering lap band after losing weight with the gastric balloon. Had it removed about a year ago and now starting to regain weight. I don't have a huge amount of weight to lose but because of other health issues, blood pressure, arthritic knees and hips, high cholesterol levels, diabetis in the family - the same clinic is willing to give me the lap band. I just have questions about the port - where is it located exactly. Below or above the breasts and can you see or feel it.

I have the option of another clinic offering the new electronic band which has no port and is regulated by computer chip.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

First off...go to Lapband.com and read about it...very informational. My band is placed below the breast and before the waist line. Closer to the waist line. I have only been banded for three months.