Port and tubing replaced

[mnjhowell 8]

I had surgery yesterday to replace what we thought was a leaking port but found out my tubing was leaking from being punctured when my port was accessed. It was discovered that my tubing was coiled up on top of my port, a complication from having being pregnant, gaining 34 pounds then losing all my weight again.

Just wanted to share so anyone pregnant can be aware this is a possible complication.

Hope all is doing great and losing weight!!

[LadyDiva618 359]

Thank you for sharing and good luck.

[Lapband Newbie 0]

At the place on my stomach where I can feel the port there's some bruising. Does anyone know if this is normal or not?

[debbiekuhn 8]

Thanks for that as im due to have my port replaced in 3 weeks time after finding out its been leaking & have put all the weight back on, this happened after giving birth to my son 2yrs ago, i go for my pre-op on monday so will put it to them, they checked last year on xray with the leakage X

[Longtimebandster 0]

What were your symptoms? I started having complications after pregnancy.

[debbiekuhn 8]

for me i had no restriction, so could eat/drink anything.

[mfit 0]

I had my port replaced and it is taking forever to get back. The fill lasts about 2 weeks. The Dr said I have to allow a "shoulder" to form again and can only have bout 1/10th cc fill at a time so as not to cause erosion!! Yikes has anyone else gone thru this!

[Successful4me 51]

I had my port replaced and it is taking forever to get back. The fill lasts about 2 weeks. The Dr said I have to allow a "shoulder" to form again and can only have bout 1/10th cc fill at a time so as not to cause erosion!! Yikes has anyone else gone thru this!

This happens to a LOT of long term bandsters we get complacent and forget the rules, because honestly many of use get tired of restriction! I found myself in the same predicament. If it was me I would go back to my surgeons office and have them check the band for any pouch dilation, this is a common late long term complication especially if we find we can eat more food..... Sometimes 'rebooting' the band can help, sometimes you may have to get some saline removed for about 6 weeks let the stomach rest and start refilling to reset the pouch......

I was Banded 12/22/10 & being re-banded on 2/11/14. I have lost a total of 107 lbs & very happy with my choice to have the band. Last summer I had a stomach virus & the vomiting caused band to slip. All Fluid was removed & band went back into place on its own. Nevertheless for the past few months I'm hungry & can eat more (this is with my band filled to the maximum). My Surgeon said for some/most people after a slip the Band never really goes back to the original state that it was (my sweet spot/green zone). He gave me the option of the sleeve or another band.... Well I chose the Band because I'm happy with it, I know how it works with my body & I saw no need to cut out a portion of my stomach. I'm not saying NEVER to the sleeve, but right now NO.