3 weeks post-op

pjd3253 · 07-18-2008, 03:49 PM

I am still down about how high my port sticks out - has gone down some but it is noticeable through my shirts - looks like I have an egg under the left side of my shirt - anyone else? Thanks.

slimgirl · 07-18-2008, 04:55 PM

It's been 3 weeks post-op for me as well and I have that egg looking bump on top of the port. When I went to my post-op the Dr. said that it will go away. It went down a little but it's still there.

frenchvanilla · 07-18-2008, 06:09 PM

I am also 3 weeks out and have the same egg like bump,it will go away in time

maguirre67 · 07-19-2008, 09:22 AM

yeah i have that egg like bump on my left side above port scar

pjd3253 · 07-19-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by maguirre67

yeah i have that egg like bump on my left side above port scar

how far post op are you

krissyjean · 07-19-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pjd3253

I am still down about how high my port sticks out - has gone down some but it is noticeable through my shirts - looks like I have an egg under the left side of my shirt - anyone else? Thanks.

Hi,

I was banded 6/25 and I have it as well. I don't know that it entirely goes away, but my doctor seems to think it will.

Kristin

pjd3253 · 07-19-2008, 12:53 PM

I hate to keep beating it to death but it creeps me out and I am worried it will creep my husband out if he feels it or sees it. I was told it would be hidden. I love the band except for this

pjd3253 · 07-30-2008, 05:46 PM

Has your port swelling gone down yet? I am 4 weeks post op now and mine is still sticking up - not as bad as it was but you can definitely see it - I can actually feel the round port under my skin - however, if the scar wasn't noticeable above the port and it was faded out completely the port wouldn't be as noticeable but it is obvious with the scar there that something was done. I actually had a lady ask me what happened and I lied and told her I had a hernia operation. People can be so rude.

slimgirl · 07-30-2008, 09:40 PM

It will be five weeks on Thursday since my surgery. My scars are fading, but I still have that bulge on top of my port. I can't wait to lose my stomach hopefully the bulge will also disappear.

pjd3253 · 07-30-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by slimgirl

It will be five weeks on Thursday since my surgery. My scars are fading, but I still have that bulge on top of my port. I can't wait to lose my stomach hopefully the bulge will also disappear.

I will be 5 weeks post op Friday and if it isn't gone by my first fill August 11 may have to do something about it. Sometimes sticks out even more than other times

krissyjean · 07-31-2008, 10:19 AM

Mine is still there and is a slight buldge. I had my first fill yesterday and my surgeon said it looked perfect. I think it will go down, but not necessarily all the way.

I think it just is what it is and your husband will be okay the more you shed the weight. Mine notices it but I know he would rather have me skinny with a slight bump on my side then 70 lbs heavier than I need to be.

Bye for now and keep your chin up!!

vanman · 08-02-2008, 01:17 AM

I'm single and don't want a tumor looking thing sticking out of stomach. I can't image it getting smaller because the more you lose the more it will show because the fat won't hide it as much

susiepollard37 · 08-02-2008, 05:31 AM

um i dont have that problem with my port u cant even really tell anythin is their even my scars are great and its only 2weeks post op i feel great

susie

pjd3253 · 08-02-2008, 02:33 PM

I think generally the doctors don't tell you the information that we find important to know after the surgery is already done - we don't know to ask questions like this or about sliming, other things because we don't know it happens until it actually does happen. I specifically asked my doctor before my surgery if I would be able to see it or feel it - personally, my husband and I have a large heavily treed and private backyard and we exercise in the pool every day and don't have to wear swimsuits - I am self-conscious about how it looks to him. Even if I was able to wear a bikini again and I hope that will happen I would not be able to unless this port goes down and is hidden more in the future. I love the band but I HATE the port.

andrealee01 · 08-02-2008, 03:22 PM

Same thing here. It's hard and sticks out right underneath my port cut. It's totally stressing me out! I keep thinking my port has flipped or something but I'm sure that's not the case. I'm waiting for someone to post saying they had the same problem early on but that it went away with time but I haven't seen anyone say that yet.