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I went in today for my 2nd fill and couldn't get it:angry My port has flipped. I had my first fill 2 weeks ago. I can't imagine what I did to cause it to flip. Has anyone experienced a flipped port? How was it corrected? Were you put to sleep or was it done with local anestesia? (sp?) Is it alright to continue to exercise with a flipped port?

PIPPZ---YOU KNOW YOU LOOK GOOD!!!!! WHEN DID YOU START THE LB JOURNEY? have you averaged 10lbs a month or more?

To those of you in the medical field--or can help me....What's going on? yesterday I ate a jello-pudding cup SF/FF and it was as it I took coma medicine--I immediately went to sleep....someone give me info on bloodsugar and how food affects it. Danbo--the crawfish shouldn't have been too bad....there's so little meat in them, so you'd probably have to eat an awful lot to get in 3-4oz. HOLLI---YOU'RE DOING GREAT!!!!! KEEP UP THE WEIGHT LOSS:scared: (I couldn't find a #1 trophy)--but you're #1

Hey Junebugs!!! I've been reading everyday, but haven't posted....I went to a support group last night and it was quite interesting. The topic was getting and staying on track (measuring success other than with the scale)...after her talk--the floor was opened to questions and answers. It was good to meet others who are on this same journey and hear their experiences. I went for a second fill (so I thought). because I wasn't feeling restricted and was able to eat anything....as it turns out I already had 5cc in my 10cc AP band. (Dr. B. gave me some extra juice during the mediport revision)...so this actually turned out to be my 3rd fill---I received 1cc----- Hope everyone is doing well!!!

Danbo--I wanted to see the before picture and YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

Danbo--- YOU look HOT!!!!!!! I think my band just tightened up looking at you!!!:eyebrows: PLEASE POST A BEFORE PICTURE SO THAT WE CAN SEE THE REAL DIFFERENCE!!!!

I've been doing find from my port revision, (no bruising)--UNTIL TODAY!!! I called the doctor, but he said it's nothing to worry about. lo2us--I have wanted to join a support group since I got banded. I forget why I missed the June date and I had my port flipped back in July, so I will attend the August meeting next week (Lord, willing...and the creek don't rise)...I'm not sure who leads it or what the topic will be, but I'll let you know.

I take 1 chewable Flinstones vitamin a day. That's what my doctor recommended.

I went through AIGB--American Institute of Gastric Banding. They are in Richardson, which is a suburb of Dallas. 214-389-7430. They DID ALL OF THE INSURANCE WORK FOR ME!!!! All that I did was show up for the appointment. My insurance required 5 yrs of medical history. It can be from any doctor. As a matter of fact, I only had 4 consecutive years from my PCP, so I got the 5th year from my OBGYN and it was accepted. My doctor is Dr. Richard Benevides. 972-331-8100. He's GREAT!!!

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Dan---I'm not in pain...I can't believe it!!! Every now and then I feel a twinge of pain (more soreness than pain) where the doctor went back in through the incision. As far as I know, the insurance is paying for it. No one has mentioned money to me, SO I'M NOT MENTIONING IT TO THEM!!!!

nvalicia--Have you received a date to have the port repositioned? It's quick---extremely quick---It took the doc 15-20 min. I didn't experience the vomiting (thank God). Are you still experiencing this? I pray all goes well for you!!

I had my port repositioning procedure today and it went well. I thought it would be done locally, but I was under.:notagree It took approximately 20 minutes. I only have pain in the incision. The doctor went back through the same scar. I am on clear liquids for 3 days and back to solid foods. Got a small fill also!! Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers!!!

I had my procedure today and it went well. I thought it would be done locally, but I was under.:notagree It took approximately 20 minutes. I only have pain in the incision. The doctor went back through the same scar. I am on Clear liquids for 3 days and back to solid foods. Got a small fill also!! Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers!!!

Speina-----Were you awake--or did they put you totally under??? I hope the pain will leave soon. I think that mine is flipped totally around also. Did your doctor say what might have caused it?

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts. I have an appointment this Thursday at 7:00 a.m to have my port put back in position. The nurse said that it would be performed with an IV. I won't be knocked out unless it's necessary. Keep praying...I'll post again on Thursday afternoon and let you know all of the details.

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts. I have an appointment this Thursday at 7:00 a.m to have my port put back in position. The nurse said that it would be performed with an IV. I won't be knocked out unless it's necessary. Keep praying...I'll post again on Thursday afternoon and let you know all of the details.

speina---please let me know ALL of the details!!! Also, do you know WHY the port flipped?

thanks for a quick response ms925----I'll wait and see what happens.

FLIPPED PORT!!!! FLIPPED PORT!!! FLIPPED PORT!!!! I went in today for a fill and guess what!?!?!?!?!!? MY PORT WAS FLIPPED!! I don't know what I did to cause--- Does anyone know how a port flips? I'm waiting for my doc to call me tomorrow and see when he can schedule a revision. Keep me in your prayers.

I was banded on June 18th and can now drink (not sip) Water. I don't like water, so I drink Crystal Light. My schedule is Breakfast, 2 16oz bottles of water, lunch, 1 16 oz bottle of water, dinner/exercise 1 16 oz bottles of water. this allows me to get 64 oz and keeps me full between meals.

I love sweets too---too much to give them up---so i can't join you. I have found that peach tea crystal light satisfies my needs for sweets and cinnamon applesauce-----If I want a cookie--I'll eat a portion of it (hopefully) PRAY FOR ME!!!

NINA----TONI-----WHERE ARE YOU???????? IF YOU'RE READING...DROP US A LINE.....I MISS ALL OF YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

Hey all, I found this fabulous website yesterday - Recipezaar: Where the World's Recipes Are - It is too cool. You can search for anything. I put in 'low fat, high protein' in the search bar and got thousands of good, easy recipes. I'm not big on cooking, so I made my search even more focused by saying that I wanted low fat, high protein, crock pot recipes, still got over 3,000! It give the nutritional info for each recipe too. Suzzie--thanks for the recipe site---I'm not much of a cook either, but maybe I'll try. I CAN cook, but don't particularly enjoy it. I can eat leftovers forever...so I figure if I make a recipe from this site, and my band is really working--I can cut the grocery bill by eating the same thing for a couple of days:):cry:hungry:...Let me know what you have tried and how it turns out.