Protruding port

[jarvis]

Has anyone ever had their port surgically moved? I got the band 15 months ago, and have lost all the weight I needed to, plus more (55 pounds). A year ago I started w a personal trainer 5x a week. I have no fat, and have built up good core muscles. Now the port is sticking out about a half inch. I wrote to OCC a week ago and sent photos, but yet to hear back from Dr Martinez. I was told that sometimes the port can be moved behind the muscles. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jarvis

[Lindsay]

I'm developing this problem too.

I can't lay on my left side without it pressing up against my ribs.

And it's almost fully visible on the surface of my stomach.

Let me know when/if you get a response.

[macleay]

I can't answer your question, but just wanted to say good for you to have lost enough weight that this is a problem!!!

[Zoey2]

Wow, that is awesome for you. I have had a port removed for different reasons, but they took it totally out and for some people they don't put it back in if you have reached your goal, etc. I needed to loose more as I had gained it back so I wanted it to be put back in. The placement of my port now (on my right side) also protrudes. I also wonder once I lose the last bit that I want what it will be like.

I'm surprised that they haven't contacted you on this. Good luck. Maybe you no longer need the port and they can just remove it. They are working on a procedure (not approved yet) where they will be able to adjust lapbands without the port. My doctor was telling me I would be a perfect candidate for this as he wasn't for me having it put back in. Don't know how far off that is, but it is in the works.

[Dolittle]

Has anyone ever had their port surgically moved? I got the band 15 months ago, and have lost all the weight I needed to, plus more (55 pounds). A year ago I started w a personal trainer 5x a week. I have no fat, and have built up good core muscles. Now the port is sticking out about a half inch. I wrote to OCC a week ago and sent photos, but yet to hear back from Dr Martinez. I was told that sometimes the port can be moved behind the muscles. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jarvis

The port can be moved one more layer down, but "NOT" below the muscle. I know the OCC will do this, but I don't know how much it costs. Call one of the OCC coordinators or the OCC direct, they will be able to tell you. I had mine moved down one layer by Dr. Quiroz at Cosmed plastic surgery clinic when I had my Lower Body Lift. If anyone is thinking about plastic surgery,, wait till then, it could save you a couple bucks.

[BrownEyedGirl]

Has anyone ever had their port surgically moved? I got the band 15 months ago, and have lost all the weight I needed to, plus more (55 pounds). A year ago I started w a personal trainer 5x a week. I have no fat, and have built up good core muscles. Now the port is sticking out about a half inch. I wrote to OCC a week ago and sent photos, but yet to hear back from Dr Martinez. I was told that sometimes the port can be moved behind the muscles. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jarvis

I'm sorry I don't have the answer to this except to say Dr. So told me last week that they do perform that surgery there. I don't know the cost. But what I really wanted to say was.. CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss!!!! and.. WOOHOO on your curves!!!!!!

[RevyD]

I'm sorry I don't have the answer to this except to say Dr. So told me last week that they do perform that surgery there. I don't know the cost. But what I really wanted to say was.. CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss!!!! and.. WOOHOO on your curves!!!!!!

My plastic surgeon would not move the port lower. He said he did not want to touch someone elses work. At this point my port does not stick out so hopefully it is deep enough I won't have that problem

Debbie

[Dolittle]

I'm sorry I don't have the answer to this except to say Dr. So told me last week that they do perform that surgery there. I don't know the cost. But what I really wanted to say was.. CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss!!!! and.. WOOHOO on your curves!!!!!!

I would say that Dr. So is the wrong guy to ask, call the OCC and ask the office manager or call Lori the coordinator. One of those two should be able to tell you how much it would cost you to have that procedure.

[Dolittle]

My plastic surgeon would not move the port lower. He said he did not want to touch someone elses work. At this point my port does not stick out so hopefully it is deep enough I won't have that problem

Debbie

It just drives me nuts when a plastic surgeon uses that excuse.

[PAMMIE]

It just drives me nuts when a plastic surgeon uses that excuse.

I HEAR YA THERE!!! THANK MY LUCKY STARS IT'S STILL DEEP ENOUGH NOT TO PROTRUDE

[jarvis]

Wow, It has been so long since I had been on this site I forgot how supportive you all are!

Thank you for the information and all of the kind words!

Still no word from the clinic, I guess I'll call them on Monday.

Dr. Doolittle, Are you sure the port can't be moved behind the muscle? I don't know where else it could be moved to. Lori (my patient rep at occ) said it could and the cost would be $350.

Thank you,

Jarvis

[Dolittle]

Wow, It has been so long since I had been on this site I forgot how supportive you all are!

Thank you for the information and all of the kind words!

Still no word from the clinic, I guess I'll call them on Monday.

Dr. Doolittle, Are you sure the port can't be moved behind the muscle? I don't know where else it could be moved to. Lori (my patient rep at occ) said it could and the cost would be $350.

Thank you,

Jarvis

First, I'm not a doctor. LOL. As far as I know, when my port was relocated during my lower body lift, the plastic surgeon moved it down one level. Originally it was located between the skin and the membrane layer, now it's down under the membrane, sitting between the membrane and the muscle layer, sutured to my ab muscle. If it was below your muscle layer, how would you be able to keep it from floating around your internal body cavity? It would be hard to find and access too. Before my LBL, my port really was noticeable by touch, now it's not. I can thank Dr. Quiroz at Cosmed for that.

[jarvis]

I spoke with the doctor today and scheduled surgery for 4/26. They can move the port interior, down and next to the muscle.

Thank you everyone!

[Lindsay]

I spoke with the doctor today and scheduled surgery for 4/26. They can move the port interior, down and next to the muscle.

Thank you everyone!

whoohoo!

awesome!

are you paying for this modification surgery?

PM me with the details, please