2004 Midbander - no restriction last 6 months? Infected now...

[2004 0]

I have been through a rough time since I posted last. I have been in and out of Emergency with pain around my port, on my second dose of antibiotics, had 2 CT scans and a dye test. So far it appears my band is not leaking but it could be a very slow leak. It seems that when my surgeon went in to check my port with surgery a month ago, I got an infection. Once a port or band gets infected it has to come out. That would mean I have to pay for another band. I paid 15,000.00 ten years ago. In the meantime I am trying to get the infection under control. One radiologist says my port looks normal and another says it doesn't. My family Dr. and a second surgeon says it does not look normal but my Bariatric Surgeon says it is normal. I am so frustrated.

I just want my band working with restriction the way it did for nine years.

If you or anyone you know has any experience please let me know.

With thanks!

[Kitt3000 757]

It seems like your bariatric surgeon would have the most experience ?

Also, my understanding was if something was wrong with the port, it could be replaced without band removal. ? I'm not a medical professional, but I really believe in communication. Could you write out as many questions as you can think of, give the list to your bariatric surgeon (maybe he/ she uses email?),

If the bariatric surgeon would be the one to replace it, his/her opinion would be the one I would give the most credibility.

Please let us know how this goes for you, you'll find much support and many who hope for the best for you.

Good luck!

[2004 0]

Thanks for replying! According to my Bariatric surgeon once an infection is in the port or tubing to the port it is unlikely to heal and the entire band must be removed.