Anyone surprised at port placement after sx?

[justme2u 0]

just banded 12/10. i don't remember much about leaving surgery center, didn't talk to surgeon afterwards, but now I am a little surprised at my port location. It is almost to the middle of my stomach and is about 2 inches under my left breast. I did not discuss port location with my surgeon (my fault) but when I brought a list of questions to the office I did discuss it with the Nurse that I did most of my dealings with before the surgery and the location she indicated is not where he port my port. Very difficult to wear a bra. Anyone else have this problem or have theirs so high up?

[Makenzie78 0]

I am glad you wrote that..... I had the same issue! I was banded on 12/4, and for some reason I thought it was going to be more to the left and lower but mine is high up and more in the middle ( a lil closer to the left)! I was surprised as well!!!

[bethm 0]

I woke up with my port about even in height between my bellybutton and left breast (to the left). I was expecting it to be in the middle a little higher. My doc said that I had a large liver (I didn't cheat during my 10 day pre-op so I don't know why and I don't know if that means it was fatty or just large) and so he put the port where it is.

My only concern was the placement where I expected it to be is where he says there is a less likely chance for it to flip. So I'm not sure if I should be worried or not with where it is now. Though I do trust his judgement.

[worlfree 0]

I have not yet been banded, but will talk to dr about port location. I notice you all just had surgery. How r u feeling. I have a low tolerence for pain, wondering if I'm going to be able to deal with it

[thinkingslim70 0]

I was banded on the 8th Dec. My port is in the centre halfway between breast and belly button. I really didn't think about where it would be or where it should be. Where are most people's located?

Worlfree - I have a very low tolerance to pain too - i don't even like getting my eyebrows waxed lol. To be honest I really haven't been in any pain just mild discomfort, mostly in my left shoulder. I wish I'd known how easy it would be - you'll be fine.

[Katja 15]

Yes, I was surprised where my port was placed. I didn't think of asking about it either before the op. I was banded July 2007 and I hated where my port is - then. It is located on my bra band line... when my pants got a little big, they would sit above my waist so the crotch didn't hang down and then the port would get squished between the bra band and the pants waistband. I am a side/belly sleeper - impossible after the op, because I wanted to sleep exactly on the spot where the band is located.

And now? I love where my port is! No one but me knows I am banded. No big scar from it in the middle of my abdomen. It is still 'hidden' under my left breast. With the 105 pounds I've lost, my bra band no longer sits on the port site. Problem gone!

I will admit on occasion the port is bothered when I am very curled up when doing some exercises or other activities. But it is not a big deal. Being thinner and healthier is definitely worth the small inconvenience one has to put up with!

[Jitterbug 0]

I am a bit confused as to what I should be looking/feeling for. There are only 3 small cuts; one where my bra band goes, the other 2 in the abdomen area. But the largest in inside my belly button. When I feel around I think my port is in/near my belly button. (surgery 3 days ago) I am still tender so I'm not sure. I thought they would all be the same type of surgeries. At least that's what I've heard and seen on youtube.

[hdsantoni 0]

Mine is very far up. It is directly in the center of my breast at the end of my chestbone. When my bra is on, it is just above the band in that in between space. I couldn't wear a bra for the 1st week. After that I put on my bra with a gaze pad on top of the port, and now 3 weeks later I don't need a gaze pad or anything. No tenderness at all.

[gentylwind 1]

Only surprised it is on the right side instead of the left. I always assumed for some reason it would be on the left. I don't mind where mine is at. I am grossly unaware of it 99.9% of the time.

[falcon66 0]

My doc showed me that mine will be on the left about halfway between belly button and chest. Mine is also going to be a low profile port ,

[LSF 264]

Mine is also a few inches below my right breast. I was expecting it lower but this spot doesn't interfere with my waistband or my bra.

[bethm 0]

I have not yet been banded, but will talk to dr about port location. I notice you all just had surgery. How r u feeling. I have a low tolerence for pain, wondering if I'm going to be able to deal with it

Day 3 after surgery was the worst for pain for me. Incision pain and gas. After that it's gotten better. I'm on day 5 now and actually feeling good. Still probably a few more days and I'll be more energetic.

It is worth it. I believe that deeply. I read everyone's posts and look at their tickers and see how much they lost, how happy they seem and really feel inspired every time I get a little scared.

[cattoy71 0]

My port is placed on the left side about one inch higher and to the left my my belly button.

I have one incision close to my bra line but thank god its really small since I pretty much wear minimizer bras each and every day.

[Stephanka917 0]

Can you choose your port location? I'm going in Dec. 30th! Any tips are welcome!

[nayray13 0]

i wish i had seen this thread before starting a new one about my port...duh...

mine is high up and on the right...it sits right under my bra line and it stays sore, cause it presses the fat down onto that area...very aggravating,,, i wear a sports bra at home but can't do that out in public...

also, mine feels so big...i mean i feel something under my skin in a huge area is that normal? i mean from the center its a palm size over under left breast...is that normal???????