Flipped Port

[Rubyjade 2]

I went to the doctor today for a fill. I had to go under xray because he had ALOT of trouble previously trying to find my port and it was extremely painful. Sure enough, after taking a good look under xray - it was plain as day that my port has done a 180 flip and is now facing towards my back rather than the front. So I know that it is easily fixed - minor surgery and very quickly. My issue is cost. Because I had my lap band fitted in Australia, and now live in the US, it is not covered under my insurance. I am totally self pay for any issues relating to my lap band and now I am worried about how much this will cost me. Does anyone else have any similar experiences with this surgery? Either financially or otherwise? He said he can do it under conscious sedation in his rooms and the procedure should take about an hour or so and will be very simple. I would love to hear your experiences. Thanks!!!:nervous

[flabuless 18]

Hi Rubyjade

I can't help but I am feeling for you...I hope it all works out..

[Rubyjade 2]

awwwwwwwww thank you, Flabuless I am actually relieved now I know that it is easily fixed and I am that little bit closer to recovering. I still have dilation in my esophagus but once my port is flipped back in the right position and they totally empty my band, that will sort itself out also. They also discovered yesterday that my band was far from empty - due to it being partially flipped probably when they tried to empty it originally. Thanks for your kind words, I will keep you posted on my progress

Suzie

[Woodys 0]

Hi Ruby: I had a similar problem but not as bad as yours. All my fills have been successful and pain free, however...with one the fill nurse said that the port had turned on its side and was heading for a complete turn around towards the back like yours. She used her fingers to reposition it, she said that she could not feel any other problem. Since then I have had 4 more fills by the same nurse and she has no problem, it has stayed in the right position.

I hope it all works out for you, I was self pay in Toronto and if needed, I could have surgery at the same clinic....not sure if there would be any cost to me....I don't think so.

Good luck, keep us informed.

Carol