Flipped port/stretched pouch?? YIKES!

hoping4best · January 29, 2010

So this may turn into a long story, but I will try to keep it as short as possible. I need anyone who is willing, to answer back with words of advice and wisdom. Please!!!

I got banded in July 2008. Had to get my port fixed probably by october of the same year. Was slowly losing and in August of 2009 had finally gotten under 250lbs. I started a new job and things and gained a few pounds. My surgeon moved to portland, oregon so I had to find a new doc. Went to new doctor only to discover that my port is upside down yet again and I have gained quite a bit of weight back. I am no longer losing and feel like maybe I should just get it removed. My insurance didn't cover the surgery so I have to keep footing the bill to get my port fixed. Now I am waking up in the middle of the night with severe reflux. I even have the taste of vomit in my mouth even though I haven't vomitted. I am wondering if this could be a sign of a stretched pouch? How would I know if I have stretched my pouch and what happens if that happens? Does anyone know? Please HELP!?!?!? :unsure:

hoping4best · February 2, 2010

So this may turn into a long story, but I will try to keep it as short as possible. I need anyone who is willing, to answer back with words of advice and wisdom. Please!!!
I got banded in July 2008. Had to get my port fixed probably by october of the same year. Was slowly losing and in August of 2009 had finally gotten under 250lbs. I started a new job and things and gained a few pounds. My surgeon moved to portland, oregon so I had to find a new doc. Went to new doctor only to discover that my port is upside down yet again and I have gained quite a bit of weight back. I am no longer losing and feel like maybe I should just get it removed. My insurance didn't cover the surgery so I have to keep footing the bill to get my port fixed. Now I am waking up in the middle of the night with severe reflux. I even have the taste of vomit in my mouth even though I haven't vomitted. I am wondering if this could be a sign of a stretched pouch? How would I know if I have stretched my pouch and what happens if that happens? Does anyone know? Please HELP!?!?!?

Does anyone know anything?

kirafiki · February 2, 2010

I haven't had this issue, but I do know that you NEED to see a doctor about the vomit taste and reflux. It could be a stretched pouch or an enlarged esophagus, or both. You need to figure out what the problem is. I am self pay also, and I know how hard it is to foot the bill when issues come up... but you need to do it!

Good luck... and I hope someone who had the same issue responds soon so that you can feel better.