Two weeks post-op...what does the port feel like?

ReadyInCT · October 7, 2008

Hello All, I had surgery two weeks ago and all appears well. I have been a little aggressive on the 'pace' of moving from Clear Liquids to full liquids to pureed/soft foods ~ but always very limited quantities [measured by the tablespoon]. I've never had any stomach pain or weird feelings so I hope everything is OK in there. After surgery my doctor said my port was right in the center... under my under-wire bra band. I can see the incision but I don't think I can feel the port. Can someone tell me what the port should feel like? I'm also feeling a little guilty about not following exactly the diet and I'm afraid I might have done something to impact the band. Anyone else have consequences of not behaving? Can you please share? I'm starting to get a little paranoid!

Thanks in advance for your input!

tstarrs · October 7, 2008

My port was about an inch above the incision. It feels kind of like a rock under the skin.

pjd3253 · October 7, 2008

My port is on my left side and is very obvious - it sticks up like an egg under my skin - after I get a fill it sticks up more from swelling - doctor thinks it will eventually go down but because the scar above it is still red and raised (only 3 months out) it makes the lump underneath more noticeable - I can honestly say I love the band but HATE the port.

Cleo's Mom · October 7, 2008

I was banded on 9/22 and last week I could feel my port. I feel it when I walk and bend over. This is a huge yuck for me. It's on my right side about 4" under my breast. I wasn't prepared for this. But I am told it's normal.

gottaloseit · October 7, 2008

Oh my, I haven't been banded yet. But my husband had the concern of whether the port would be very noticeable. We have a wonderful intimacy and I don't wanna ruin that with a honking bubble under my boob, ya know. Does it ever go down or does it become more noticeable with the weight loss. I don't think it'll be the deal breaker I just need to smooth him into it ya know let him know what to expect. Thanks for information.

ReadyInCT · October 8, 2008

OK, Cleo's Mom, we were banded around the same time so I can compare to you. I guess I've lost my port ~ just joking. I kinda feel 'something' in the same area you are referencing. About 4 inches under my right breast. I'm squimish about feeling around. I guess when the doctor or PA said the port was in the middle [she pointed to the top middle incision] I just assumed that was where the actual port was. I can't feel anything there. So, when I leave work, I guess I'll start looking for the port or at least determine if that weird feeling IS my port!

Thanks to everyone for replying!