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Hi Guys!

I'm just a newbie here.. but i'm sure glad to have stumbled across it!

I am trying to search for info from pregnant ladies who have been previously banded, and find out if their port stuck out or showed at all as they got nice and big?

I have been banded for 5 years now, and haven't looked back once.. It has been a fantastic lifestyle choice and smooth sailing all the way.. I even got down to 53kg for my wedding this year! :wink5:

So, I'M PREGNANT!!! YAAAAAY!!!!!! :smile2::laugh::tongue2:

But i'm really worried that my port will 'pop' or stick out and show in someway when i'm nice and big..

Have you had any experince with this?? Friends or even yourself perhaps?

I really hope it doesn't, I don't want anything taking away from that big beautiful bump..!

Thank you!!

Edited by Deenie

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hi, congrats on your pregnancy!

i'm 26 weeks and my port does not show yet. not sure if it will though. you may have some restriction issues towards the beginning (many of us got REALLY tight)..

good luck - keep us posted

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Hey Losingjusme!

Thanks for that..! Congrats to you too!!

Since I got to such a low weight this year and we were trying to conceive, I've already had an 'unfill', so hopefully I will go ok with the restriction issues..

Good luck to you too :)

I will keep you posted..!

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Obviously your port doesnt show now? Mine shows anyway, not that I plan on being pregnant again. It would definitely pop right out with the pressure of a pregnant tummy behind it. But everyone is different. I find it hard to imagine that you're so tiny and light and yet it doesnt show at all. Hasnt your DH ever felt it, mine feels like a small rock!

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Mine is right under the skin so I can feel every spot of it in detail.. but mine is in my chest, so I can't answer about the port showing, mine won't be changing!

If your port does pop out, you could always tell your husband that it's the baby's foot and it likes to stretch a lot... just kidding.. kind of.

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I'm nearly 36 weeks pregnant, my port doesn't show when I'm standing up - but sticks out when I'm laying down.

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I also am wondering the exact same thing. My port is right above my belly button. I have a strong feeling that it is going to stick out. I just hope my belly does not look deformed or that it affects the baby in anyway. I will keep you posted at to any changes.

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