why me??

[micki91 43]

So I said I wouldn't come back on here but im so angry at my situation! I went to get my first fill today and of course I was super excited! Welllllll he went to do it and he was only hitting plastic and the noise was horrific! Well he couldnt tell what was going on so he did the little picture thing and I healed incorrectly and my band moved! So not only could he not do the fill but I also have to go back in to get it fixed! AND I have a new insurance and Im not sure if they will approve it!! Im so upset about it. I honestly feel like "of course this would happen to me" now I have to "wait it out" to see if I get approved before I can do anything about it. I have been crying on and off all day and I just couldnt be more upset about it. Has anyone ever heard of this happening and if so what was the process like? I dont wanna feel like im alone and nobody understands!

[B-52 7,113]

Your band moved? Or your port moved making it hard to get a fill....I read may posts about ports flipping, etc...don't understand how it happens but evidently it does.

[kll724 3,055]

Best wishes. My port turned over a little after losing 100 lbs. I might have to go for smaller port, but if I get no fill(since I can't tolerate more than 5, and have 5), I see no reason to do so.

[micki91 43]

Yea it flipped sorry, he told me its an easy fix but its still making me a nervous wreck. First off last time I was under anaesthesia I freaked out hardcore when I woke up, second I can't afford to take anymore time off work, and then all this crap with the insurance company...the situation pretty much sucks

[lisacaron 5,075]

Well Micki, I'm sorry that you are having to experience this. It's not the best outcome but the negativity and the upset that your going through is not going to help you get this under control.

Take a breath, a nice deep one. The surgery to fix the flipped port should be fairly simple and you do not have to stay over night. If you don't want to be knocked out see if the Dr. can use a local and just numb you up really well. The port is right under the skin I would think that would be an option.

Yeah you might need a day at home after the surgery, so see if he can schedule you on a Friday so you can have the weekend to rest and heal.

Attitude is a big key to success, sometimes the road is bumpy and filled with obstructions for some of us. Try not to let it make you miserable, let it make you stronger and see you through to where you want to be.

I hope it all goes well and you recover quickly!

[cheryl2586 3,053]

I agree with Lisa. Just breathe. It will work out. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Jim1967 3,569]

Hang in there Micki!! It's just an annoying speed bump designed to test your dedication to the process. I can imagine it really sucks but I agree you need to just accept it for what it is and work on the positive which is getting it fixed. Band life is so worth it

I wish you all the best!!

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

Gotta love life obstacles. Happens to all of us, just in different ways.

I can related. For now, hold tight and go through the (additional) steps of getting the port repaired- it is the key to your success.

I feel your pain/disappointment. Keep strong..you'll get there !

[Leena 108]

My port is on it's side- but still able to fill it. It's unusual that it flips the whole way as it's sutured in more than one place. Did your dr try having you stand, do a slight crunch with your abs? If I do a slight crunch with my abs my port is then accessible. The hard plastic is the side walls around the port. I've heard mine hit before.

[micki91 43]

Yeah he had me stand, crunch, and lie down. I just wish I could have just healed correctly! Im a wreck worrying about it and waiting to hear from my doctor. Its all I can think about! It was so stressful when I had my original surgery at one point I felt like it wasnt even worth it but im down 22 pounds and I want to keep going but without the stress!!