Is anyone else have their port located.......?

[hdsantoni 0]

I was banded with the Realize system on the 24th of November. They put the port right between my breasts, right on the breast bone .....ouch!!! This is the only place that hurts and stings sometimes. No gas no nothing....just that pain. I am not sure if it is because of the way they secured the port, location of the port with the lack of fat in the area, or something that is normal feeling with all ports that are new. Anyone else with their port located in the same location? How long did it take for the sensations to go away? I can't even wear a bra!

[Lopez1978 0]

I had surgery on November 24th as well. I am thinking that my port is right under my left breast but low enough to where I can wear a bra. I have pain in that area and it is where my biggest scar is so I think that is where it is.

[HeatherO 7]

I was banded with the Realize system on the 24th of November. They put the port right between my breasts, right on the breast bone .....ouch!!! This is the only place that hurts and stings sometimes. No gas no nothing....just that pain. I am not sure if it is because of the way they secured the port, location of the port with the lack of fat in the area, or something that is normal feeling with all ports that are new. Anyone else with their port located in the same location? How long did it take for the sensations to go away? I can't even wear a bra!

Some pain/discomfort is common with the port over the first few weeks regardless of where it is placed. I have read of others having it in the same location, they seem to do well with it there.

Unfortunately a bra may not be comfortable for a while. My port is in my abdomen but I still was not comfortable with bras for a while. You might want to look into a sports bra - they might give you the uni-boob look but at least you will be more comfortable, lol.