SHAZ 0 Posted February 14, 2005 I know where the band is and how it is there, but can anyone tell me how the port is attached. It seems to be such a drawn out healing process. What is it stitched to? Just wondering... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QWINNER 0 Posted February 14, 2005 The port is a funky thing. My doctor put mine close to the surface and i can actually feel it. It is attached to a muscle in your abdomin with stitches. the reason it hurts so much is because the port needs to be put in with a larger incision than the other incisions. The port is pretty big. Have you seen one? I hadn't seen one until my post op office visit and I was amazed at the size. I said Ni wonder that is the most painful incision. Then there is a tube attached to the port which attaches to the band which is how the doctor fills it. I find it to be the strangest part of the lap band concept but it obviously works. I was banded on 1/12 and have lost 20lbs. I hope to get used to the port soon. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHAZ 0 Posted February 16, 2005 Thanks Qwinner. I'm happy to report that my port is finally feeling as if it has almost totally healed. Only a little pain now. Mine is also easy to feel and yes, it does feel very large(smile). However, I'm happy to have it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
