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Ok i was banded in september before my first fill in october i could clearly feel my port no problem but since then no matter how hard i try i cant find or feel it my last fill was a nightmare he spent bout 20mins trying to feel for it and im not convinced he did just wondering did anyone else have this or could there be a problem im just so worried

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Hi. I was banded in September and I cannot feel my port. Before my first fill, I thought my port was near my biggest incision. I was way off. When I go for my fills they have a LITTLE BIT of trouble finding it. They usually have me put my legs down flat, my arms over my head and have me do like a mini crunch. They don't seem concerned about it and I'm not worried about it. Yours might be different - did they seem concerned when you got your fill?? You might want to speak with your surgeon if you are worried. Good luck to you!! Becky

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my dr had to really push to find mine but he told me its because i lost alot of inches yippeeeeeeeeeeee

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I could not feel my port until I lost about 50 lbs. Now I can. I didnt have any trouble with the fill however.

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I have bot been able to feel or find mine. I haven't had a fill yet. I sure hope it's not difficult for the Dr to find! I know that area is still quite tender.

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I was banded on 12/9/08 and I feel the port (or do I)? It burns a little and feels like when I bend over it feels strange. I feel like I am going to tear it when I bend over. Is this normal?

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