Anyone with a leak and revision?

[lotzasunshine 2]

I am going to be getting a port revision in the next 2 weeks or so, because of a leak my Dr. found on May 27th. I am pretty discouraged as I have gained almost 20 lbs over the course of 2 months. I am hoping to use this poll to help me see what might happen after revision surgery. Any stories or advice is welcome!

[sandylane 0]

I'm not familiar with revision? Does that mean you're going from lapband to gastric bypass?

[lotzasunshine 2]

I'm not familiar with revision? Does that mean you're going from LAP-BAND® to gastric bypass?

No, I am going to be getting a port revision. Where the Dr. will just replace the port and tubing in my band.

[sandylane 0]

That is what I need done, my tube is leaking right at the port. I'm waiting to hear from insurance about coverage. I don't understand your question in the poll though? Are you asking if people didn't lose weight and then lost weight when they got a new port? Wouldn't you lose weight once the port was fixed?

[lotzasunshine 2]

:Dancing_biggrin:

That is what I need done, my tube is leaking right at the port. I'm waiting to hear from insurance about coverage. I don't understand your question in the poll though? Are you asking if people didn't lose weight and then lost weight when they got a new port? Wouldn't you lose weight once the port was fixed?

I am just wondering if, after having the leak fixed, there was any change in how fast of slow they lost the weight as opposed to how fast or slow they lost before they even had a leak.

[dyer530 0]

I can't tell you what will happen after they fill you leak. I too appear to have a leak and I'm not happy about it. I don't understand how you can get a leak when we can't even see the port, tubing or band.

[lotzasunshine 2]

I can't tell you what will happen after they fill you leak. I too appear to have a leak and I'm not happy about it. I don't understand how you can get a leak when we can't even see the port, tubing or band.

The way my Dr puts it, there are a couple of ways. One is that the tubing was punctured during a fill, or there is a mechanical problem with the port and tubing itself. I have also been reading that some of the older needles that were used have resulted in small holes in the port where they enter to give you a fill. It sucks, but I am getting my tubing and port replaced Thursday, so I will let you know how it goes!

[lotzasunshine 2]

Just an update.

Ok, I am at our hotel and doing very well. I woke up a lot easier from my drugs than I did last time. I noticed right when the nurse had me sip juice that I have restriction! YAY! Not a lot, but a lot more than nothing! Also Dr k showed the port and tubing to my mom and it has a 1/8 in tear in the tubing. This is the 4th time it has happened to one of Dr k's patients. He told her that he is meeting with the company that makes them on Friday to discuss how they should be financially responsible for not only the part cost, but the cost of the patients replacement surgeries as well. So we may get our money back for this one! Too bad I can't make them magically lose the weight I gained in the mean time. Oh well. I did really well my first year and plan on doing that well again this year. Plus I exercise a great deal more now than I did then.