Do i have a flipped port?

BritneeRae · 07-06-2008, 07:16 PM

I was banded on June 27th and i feel fine (besides wishing i had more restriction). My one worry is my port incision, it is swollen with a knot behind it. It hurts and if i turn a certain way you can kinda see it protruding! I am a bad hypocondriac (or how ever you spell it) So of course i think i have a flipped port. My doc appt is not for about a week and noone around me knows anything about the band soo can someone please reassure me or tell me if you have had this too.

PJ'S NEWLIFE · 07-06-2008, 07:27 PM

Hi Brittney,

No I wouldn't worry about a flipped port. It is quite normal to have a lumpy feeling and soreness behind the port site at first. I had surgery in Dec. '07 and my port till protrudes a little and is sometimes uncomfortable. I think it is just a price we pay for having the band. Your band is still very new, so give it time to heal inside. You'll be just fine.

P.J.
Banded 12-28-07
Start Weight: 259 lbs.
6/30/08: 202 lbs.

BritneeRae · 07-06-2008, 07:45 PM

Thanks you so much you are very reassuring!

deneen · 07-06-2008, 08:14 PM

i don't think it is flipped. I was banded in Feb and i still fill my port really really good. I an lean against the kitchen counter and it is very noticeable. it feels really weird. i hear that is normal and that it will take a while. so i am playing the waiting game too.