Stupid Question

[martom 0]

Ok, since I am still new at this whole banding thing, I have a somewhat stupid question.

I was banded on 10/7 and am doing really well right now but how do I find out where my port is? I've kind of felt around but my tummy is still a little tender.

[kiz 1]

It's probably just under your largest incision. I wouldn't press around the area just yet. Give it time to heal a little more so that you don't make the area more tender.

The NP in my doctor's office showed me the easiest way to feel it. Mine is on my left side, so she had me lay back, then put my left arm behind my head and lift up my head just a bit (like a mini crunch). I could feel my port pretty easily with my right hand.

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

Most of us have our ports on the left. But as kiz pointed out, as long as you aren't a one incision surgery patient then your port is around the longest scar.

[martom 0]

Thank you both so much for your responses. I was wondering if that is where it was and it feels a little more firm in that area but I have not wanted to push too hard. I don't go back to the doctor until the 28th of October and I think that is when he is looking at doing the first fill. I just wanted to know for my own curiosity! Thanks again!!!