Port placement

Hi guys,

Where on your body did you get your port? I've read some get it in abdomen and some at breastbone- I read one surgeon puts it at shoulder?

Did you get regular or low profile?

Can you see it?

Most surgeons place the port in the abdomen on the lower right side a few inches up from the belly button, my port never stuck out and could not be seen, but I can feel it, it never bother me, some people report slight pain, sometimes when you are losing weight it can shift and sometimes can bother you if you do heavy exercise, but overall it's not a problem for most people.

If you get a band, make sure you don't do any heavy lifting or heavy exercise right out of surgery, let things heal at least for 6-8 weeks.

I exercise ALOT. I hope if I get the band, they'll take placement into consideration. Btw- I saw an old post of yours. I agree- I'm going with 4cc band.

I don't believe you can get the 4 cc that Nana had any longer.  The current bands are 10 and 14 for Lap band or 11 and nine for Realize.

I can I asked

Interesting as it isn't listed anymore.

Two. They have all the new sizes AP, realize, etc, but I specifically asked.

Aren't you the one considering the BOB, you may not have a choice what size band. It has a lot to do with scar tissue and those of us with RNYs, they often opt for a larger band bc we are a different breed than the normal banders. I don't think you really have a say?

There's a chance I won't get it- they have all sizes- but I asked and they think its a good option so that those with a small pouch/stomach feel more restriction. I won't know for sure till after but looks like it.

 

Most of the people I've talked to/met have theirs placed in the abdomen.  Many have it on the lower left side.  This way it is less likely to be mistaken for GB pain.  Some have it on the right side.  Many have it just above belly button. Mine was just slightly above, left of the belly button.  I had the low profile as I carried my weight in the butt/thighs as opposed to the tummy.  It always bothered me when I lifted heavy items and did work of most kinds as they attach it to the muscle.

I haven't personally talked to anyone with the port at the shoulder or breastbone.