Low-Profile Port Question

kagoscuba · May 22, 2008

Anyone here care to discuss their experience with a low-profile port? My port is becoming VERY noticeable, especially when I exercise. It looks like I have an "outtie" belly-button just below my rib cage. :rolleyes2: My doctor many months ago mentioned something about a low-profile port. Before I go back to him, I just wanted to see some experiences here. Did your doctor replace it free? What it an in-the-office procedure, or will I have to go back to the hospital? The more weight I lose and more fat I lose, the more uncomfortable the port gets. All in all not a bad problem to have. :lol:

My sig is a little out of date. I'm actually down to 205 now.

juliegeraci · May 22, 2008

I have a low profile port. He installed it when I had my surgery so I don't know much about swapping them out. I have lost 85 lbs and do not even see it. My fills are just as easy too. Good luck.

kagoscuba · May 23, 2008

Thanks for the info. I'm hoping for the "stealth" port, because it is pretty unsightly now. I also feel like there is pressure on it all the time, and also while not painful, it is uncomfortable to have things press on it.

annecl · September 9, 2008

I just had a low profile port replaced yesterday. Boy am I sore. My old port had tilted almost sideways and was protruding pretty badly. Insurance paid for it as medically necessary.