aubrie 6 Posted December 3, 2007 I was banded November 19th. Have lost 10 pounds as of today. Thank you very much.... :clap2: When I fist got home I couldn't tell where exactly my port was. I didn't realize I was swollen. Now that the swelling has gone down, I can definately feel it. Matter of fact, it kind of protrudes. Will I have a wierd knot on my tummy from now on? It really started to bother me... I guess it bothered me more that I thought. DON'T LAUGH but I even had a dream that I had one of those little red and white plastic things that comes in a turkey that pops up when it's done. I dreamed I had lost my weight and it popped out. Dumb, I know, but I'm afraid now that as I lose my weight and I have less and less fat on my abdomen that the port will protrude even more. What do you all think? Does yours protrude like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trystelle 3 Posted December 3, 2007 I can just about find mine-but it was definitely more swollen until about 2 months post-op. Check with your doc so you can restyour mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marimaru 7 Posted December 3, 2007 I've always been able to feel mine. There have been some people who lost their weight and could see a bump where it is, and they just had it repositioned, or converted to a smaller port (usually during a Tummy Tuck or some other procedure). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenG. 0 Posted December 3, 2007 I can very clearly see my port and it is not the scar tissue. Actually when I am standing up I can see it even better. I was not expecting that but I don't mind. My surgeon is going to move it if I want when I have lost more weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombat712 2 Posted December 3, 2007 I can always feel mine but it doesn't show through (yet). Mine is really high under my ribs so I don't know if that helps or not. I've heard of the revisions too where you can get it located somewhere else, deeper, or get a smaller port. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aubrie 6 Posted December 3, 2007 One of my best friends has a lap band, and hers doesn't show at all. You have to press hard on her tummy to find it. Even though, her two boys call it her alien transmitter! I had to laugh about that. I guess now we are officially Borg??? I guess I don't mind a bump, but I'm afraid it will interfere with the waistband on my slacks when I don't have to wear an elastic waist anymore. Weird I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryrose 2 Posted December 5, 2007 wombat, My port is high up there too...I don't like that it's that high. Doc did mention that he would move it if I was uncomfortable with it that high. I can feel it when I lie on my side and still have to have a squishy pillow there when I'm sleeping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 4 Posted December 5, 2007 Ok...this post and the thought of you with a turkey popper in your side makes me laugh out loud. Well, my surgeon told me that this would happen, so I knew about it from the beginning...but, as of now it is not too obvious. It is, however, uncomfortable in high waisted pants. Good luck. Rain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
