Low Profile Port

[kris102003 0]

Hello Everyone,

I have a question for everyone. When I went for my first fill on Monday my surgeon told me that I have a special port that only two of his patients have. It is called a "low profile" port. It apparently sit below the skin more than normal ports do. He says that I am special and that they are following my progress because of this new port. My fill went great, he had no trouble finding my port the whole thing took like 1 minute. Does anyone else have this low profile port and/or does anyone have any information about it?

[Ceradad 10]

I do not have the low profile port, but I was told about it a couple months ago at my monthly appt. The PA said I may need it somewhere down the line if I were to choose it. I just don't know if I would want to go through the whole hassle of surgery again simply for that. We'll see when I get to my goal weight and see if it is even necessary.

[tonya66 13]

I asked for the low profile port - however, it did not come in. The low profile port is smaller, and when you reach goal, you have a less likely chance that the port won't show. What happens is when we lose weight and lose the fat around our belly, where the port is, the prot starts to show (on some - not all). So, a low profile port will help cosmetically.

I could have postponed my surgery and waited for the low profile port, however, I was too pumped and decided that if I need it down the line, I will get it done. My doc said since it was his mess up, he will not charge for the correction, if it is needed.

So far, I am about 20 lbs away from goal and you cannot see my port. So I'm not too worried about.

Glad you were able to get it though. A lot of docs don't like it because it is smaller and harder to get a fill in, however, my doc said as long as they do the fill with flouro they can still do it. Congratulations on your band and low profile port!

[Leather 0]

Im going to look into this, I might want one. :tongue:

[restrict2008 0]

I am jealous!

My port sticks out already blatantly through my clothes and i am 2 weeks post op! My doc better not have any trouble with fills!!

it might also be the kind of port that is self anchoring as well- they are less likely to flip!

- good luck!

[new_me_2008 1]

How can you tell if you have the low profile port? That is, without asking the dr.