Anyone with a Port in the chest area instead of on thier side?

[123crod 170]

My port is located at the top of my rib cage. I know because I can feel it and that is where I got my fill. I was going to ask Dr why it was there, but forget, it was my first fill and I was nervious. Anyone else have one there? It is located at my top scar which is the largest and was bruise really bad.

[Bunkport 0]

My port was placed in the same location. This was done because I had a wound close to the area on my side where it originally was supposed to be located. I haven't had my fill yet, but my M.D. assured me that this location should not be a problem. I was banded on July 31st. If you are still having pain, I would say you need to contact your Dr. Otherwise I don't think from what I've been told there is anything to be concerned about. BTW...how do you feel after your fill? I have mine on Sept. 8th.

[krtork 0]

My port is right below my rib cage on the left hand side, near the largest scar.

I have bruised when getting a fill. It has just depended on how much they have to poke around to hit the port. Most of the time I do not bruise, but may be a little tender for a day or two.

[123crod 170]

I did not bruise when I got my first fill, but it did sting like a bee sting for a couple of minutes. I just thought it was weird after surgery I could feel something and crazy me I thought I was feeling my band somehow because everything I read when I did reaserch always showed the port on the side. But no my port is in the center of my chest by the rib cage. Glad to know I am not alone.

[txorchid 0]

Hi. I too am in Houston and was banded on July 15, 2009. My port is up high too and I did ask my doctor about it. He said I had too much stomach fat and he was afraid if he put it lower, then he would have a hard time doing the fills. Hope this helps.

[123crod 170]

Hi. I too am in Houston and was banded on July 15, 2009. My port is up high too and I did ask my doctor about it. He said I had too much stomach fat and he was afraid if he put it lower, then he would have a hard time doing the fills. Hope this helps.

Okay I am not asking then because that is probably why mine is there too. But I don't want to hear it.

[lisa6 0]

my port is also just below my breast bone. i was told that my surgeon picks this spot because after our weight loss, we can wear bikini tops and the scar will be hidden! i was thankful and also inspired that he thought it possible to look good in a bikini top or bra! also, if it is on either side, it makes side sleeping uncomfortable initially. so be thankful! good luck!!!! lisa6

[GDawgRN97 0]

I was banded on Aug 25th & my port was also placed just below my breastbone (sternum). My surgeon said he's found it easier for the patient because there is usually less fat in this area & easier to get to. Right now, it's the most painful of my incisions but I'm not even a week out yet. My friends who've had their ports placed around their waist area report painful fills & put off going to get fills because of it.

[123crod 170]

I was banded on Aug 25th & my port was also placed just below my breastbone (sternum). My surgeon said he's found it easier for the patient because there is usually less fat in this area & easier to get to. Right now, it's the most painful of my incisions but I'm not even a week out yet. My friends who've had their ports placed around their waist area report painful fills & put off going to get fills because of it.

I was really sore there too for a couple of weeks. But now I never feel it unless I try to find it. My fill just felt like a bee sting for a couple of minutes. Good Luck to You!:biggrin:

[Carrie_C 9]

Mine is in the middle too. I am glad that it is there because like someone said earlier, the scar will be covered if I ever want to wear a bikini.