Port Relocation

Puddin499 · April 5, 2008

Hi,

After several unsuccessful tries at filling my band for the first time, my doctor decided that he's going to have to move my port from my abdominal area to the breastbone area. This is because he says there is too much adipose tissue on my belly in order for him to be able to reach my port. I really don't want to go through another surgery, but I know it's necessary in order to get my fills and lose more weight.

I've heard having a port in this area, that it looks like a button or something sticking out. I don't like the idea of having the port there because of that reason. Has anyone had their port relcoated to the breastbone or upper stomach area? If so, what is your experience?

TulipStar · April 5, 2008

Hi Puddin,

There are quite a few bandsters who have their port moved to their breastbone area. One that I know of is Laura (FairyFacade). I am sure that she would be willing to tell you about it if you PM her.

Puddin499 · April 5, 2008

TulipStar,

Thanks for the reference. I will contact FairyFacade and "talk" to her about it. I'm also thinking to ask my doctor to let me try to lose more weight on my own before having another surgery, perhaps two more months, and then see what happens.

Maybe also doing some crunches every day will help flatten out the stomach some by strengthening the underlying muscles. I really want to avoid another surgery. I guess I'd better get moving! :tt1: