Unable to get fill - Port disconnected

[Chellie 2]

Hey folks, I have had my band for 6 years now, finally went in for a fill b/c I noticed weight gain and very little restriction. When I finally decided to get a fill, under the x-ray they saw that the port and tube was disconnected. Next step is an Endoscopy to see what needs to determine exactly what is going on and what needs to be done. Ok so here I am at this point. 1) I have to finance as my insurance deductible is extremely high so I have to pay OOP. which will have to wait because of the $$$$'s 2) Second I am so nervous about having surgery again as my options are a port replacement or a new band if needed. I'm really concerned and could use some support, please and thank you. Has anyone had a disconnect?

[2muchfun 8,927]

I've seen a few disconnects over the years. Do you know if the disconnect is at the port site or band site?

[Chellie 2]

Thanks 2muchfun for responding. We are not 100% certain, the Doc believes it is a disconnect at the port, however, would have to complete an endoscopy to confirm.

[2babutterfly 483]

I didn't have a disconnect but I recently had to have my port and tubing replaced because there was a leak in the tubing. Surgery was no big deal. In and out in a few hours. didn't even put me all the way out. Thankfully my insurance covered it. I hope all goes well for you!

[Chellie 2]

Thank you,2babutterfly: I appreciate your feed back. Wow, you were not put all the way under, how did they manage that? You are definitely brave...lol

Thanks again, I will keep folks posted whenever, I can get the endoscopy done to see what else is needed. Take care

[2babutterfly 483]

They gave me propofol (spelling?) it was strange. I was asleep through most of it but would wake up a bit here and there. I hope things go well for you. Has anything been done?