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I was not offered a choice of where my port would be placed. Mine is center midriff area.

So far it has not bothered me ever, except if I lean over the kitchen counter too far, as the counter hits me almost exactly at that spot ( I'm short!).

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I wasn't given a choice either. Mine is right about my belly button. The only time it bothers me is leaning over into the washer getting out clothes...just have to remember now!

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I did not get to choose mine either. Mine is just below my left breast at the edge of my ribcage. I posted a pic of my incisions on the Scar Stages thread if you wanna see.

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About one inch wide over my belly button. I thought it was going under my right breast. Oh well, time will tell if it will bother me. I am 5'8".

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My port is about 5" below my right breast. I wasn't given a choice of location. It's right at my waist so the waistband of my pants bothered me for the first few weeks, but it's OK now.

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Mine is directly below my breastbone, dead center. Doesn't bother my bra, doesn't bother my waistband.

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Mine is above my belly button and slightly to the left about 5 inches. I did not get a choice, and am not thrilled with it being there. I had my band on Christmas eve and still can not wear anything but sweats. I tried to wear Jeans on Sat. and had to take them off after 3 hours. I hurt all day Sunday. My waist is lose in my jeans, so its not because they were to tight. The port incision is right where my waist band rubs. I wish I could have requested where it is placed.

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