Belly button question

[Joy1961 134]

I was banded 15 mo ago. I have reached goal 85 lbs ( although I wouldn't mind losing 3-4 more) the last few days my belly button feels "uncomfortable" i know the port is higher and to the side. I just feel like when I sit I need to unbutton top of jeans. Not pain but uncomfortable. Any thoughts? TIA

[B-52 7,113]

Because my belly used to be so bog...and I mean BIG!...I had developed a herniated belly button...a "Outty"....Surgeon want to fix it someday....he always asks me if it hurts, but it doesn't...

[lisacaron 5,075]

Hi Joy, as B-52 stated it could be a umbilical hernia. If it's bothering you then you should defiantly ask your surgeon to take a look. They are fairly easy to fix and it will help you feel better.

Over the years I have had several abdominal surgeries that went through the belly button and created a weakness there and it was easy for the surgeon to fix when he did my hyster surgery and now it's not so sensitive.

[NJDad 173]

I had an umbilical hernia a decade ago. When I had mine, I actually had something about the size of an eraser that would stick out......I could push it back in. Pardon the reference, but it was like a nipple.

As time went on and I ignored it, it got bigger. My doctor finally operated on it when it got the size of my pinkie. If you think that is what it is, have your doctor check it out.

[Joy1961 134]

Turns out it was my port that feels funny because if its placement close to my belly button :0