Lap band port re adjusted

[Green1 16]

I had cramping and abdominal discomfort for about a year now. It really stinks. What I did was I told my surgeon on Long Island, New York what was happening. He told me that I should get the port of the band re adjusted and anchored again. I am going for surgery on Wednesday to get it replaced. I was feeling discomfort and cramping in my abdominal and it is terrible. Has anyone got this done or had anything done with this? My surgeon said if that doesn't fix the problem he is going to remove it all together. It did help me lose a ton of weight though.. that is a good thing.

[maryz0920 9]

First of all, I'm sorry to hear that you are having port problems . I hope all goes well on Wednesday. While I did not have the difficulty that you describe, I did have my port reanchored following a Tummy Tuck and did experience some tenderness and discomfort for a while. Even now, if my clothing rubs against the spot in just the wrong way, it can be painful, so I have to choose my clothing wisely. But it's not nearly as bad as what you are describing. I hope the surgery does the trick for you. Best of luck on your continues WL journey.

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[maryz0920 9]

How did it go?

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[jea(n__n)ette 98]

Did the surgeon tell you which method was used to anchor the port? I remember how painful my port site became mid-2nd week post-op, doc said it was encapsulation. Hope all goes well with your procedure.

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[Green1 16]

I had the port re adjusted into my abdominal area. Basically I feel the same a bit different and on the good side but not what I expected. It is going to heal after a while and I have a big bump where the port site is. It used to be even bigger the port site. I hope I feel better but if not I am going to get this band removed. Its been about 2 and a half years. I have lost weight but its a struggle and I got very depressed by having it. Kind of unfortunate.

[maryz0920 9]

So sorry to hear that. I do hope that the problems resolved once it is healed. The lap band is not for everyone. And losing weight can still be a struggle because it is just a tool, it's not a cure. Don't be too hard on yourself and try not to get discouraged. Sometimes it is simple changes that make the greatest difference.

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[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

I had my port moved twice! The pain just moved from one side to the other.. made absolutely no difference.. also because i lost all my weight excess weight... the port kept rubbing against everything.... couldn't sleep or lay on my tummy or certain positions on the side... and you literally could feel/see it poking out.

So glad i got my band removed, i don't have any issues like this with the sleeve