Port needs to be replaced :(

[hopefulinNY 14]

Was banded on6/12. I have lost about 50 pounds. Went today for second fill .. I have been feeling like the first fill did absolutely nothing so was very excited for this one . He does it under X-ray so he knows right where to go. Well he can put Fluid in but not take it out .. After looking further he sees that the port is not attached to the catheter so I am thinking I probably have never had any fluid go into my band . Says the port must have been defective .. Nothing I did.. And will have to be replaced . Anyone that knows what the procedure is like .. Any input would be great .

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

About like the original surgery only it is not as severe I would guess. Assuming the catheter is connected to the band it should be far less drastic, but likely still an anesthesia procedure.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Make sure to ask the surgeon if is going to check the whole system out at the same time.

[hopefulinNY 14]

Thanks . He said the band is fine and positioned correctly ..but I will talk to him about the whole thing . I had a terrible time getting the band ..had to stay two nights .. So not looking forward to another surgery . But I have to have it corrected so ....

[dawalsh 919]

Was banded on6/12. I have lost about 50 pounds. Went today for second fill .. I have been feeling like the first fill did absolutely nothing so was very excited for this one . He does it under X-ray so he knows right where to go. Well he can put Fluid in but not take it out .. After looking further he sees that the port is not attached to the catheter so I am thinking I probably have never had any Fluid go into my band . Says the port must have been defective .. Nothing I did.. And will have to be replaced . Anyone that knows what the procedure is like .. Any input would be great .

It's a simple day surgery procedure. My port had flipped so it had to be revised. It's not like when you were banded initially. There should be very little to no pain. It's a superficial wound and you should be out of the OR in no time. The doctor will most likely advise liquids for two days then back to how you eating before your port needed replacing.

[MandaMom23 684]

I had a port replacement the beginning of June. In late may I went in and he could get Fluid in, but not out. I was initially banded feb. 1st, and my port was so severely kinked it had to be replaced. It's an 'easy' surgery (I think the surgery was less than an hour), but I was in much more pain than I expected to be for a few days after. I was bummed to have an issue so soon after being banded, but all is working fine now. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

[ShastaPants 74]

Just out of curiosity, what do the charge to replace the port or flip it back over?

[hopefulinNY 14]

Mine will be covered once they approve it and I've already hit my deductible so nothing for me.. I bet the actual charge is similar to the Lapland charge ..

[livinandlovin 5]

I had a port revision and it ended up getting infected. Has anyone dealt with a port infection?