Is it possible they missed the port?

JenRN · November 11, 2007

Hey everyone,

Here is my situation. I got a fill a few days ago and haven't really noticed any change in restriction. The nurse used a 1.5 inch Huber needle and when she pulled out the "old fluid" it was a light brown in color and there was 1cc there which is a little less than the 1.6cc they put in 3 weeks ago:glasses. The Fluid they put in at my last fill was normal clear saline. Do you think it is possible the needle was too short and that she didn't get into my port? Or do you think there is something else wrong that would change the color of the Fluid like maybe bleeding or infection? The nurse said it was not a problem but she is fairly new to the doctor's office, and I am not sure she really knows. Please post with your thoughts as I find this all to be a little strange.

Thanks!!:guess

missionnary1 · November 13, 2007

i am having the same thing goin on with me .i hope i dont have a leak,i was told not to worry but it wasnt nothing in my band on the third fill.

babs0101 · November 14, 2007

I had my first fill yesterday morning. I have no restriction. I don't feel any different and have to wonder also if the Doc missed the port. He did not use flouroscope just felt for my port with his fingers and in went the needle. Did not hurt, but I feel nothing, no restriction at all.

Susan Charmain · November 14, 2007

I have Dr. Fiallo as well and am going in for my third fill. I'm still able to eat everything; hopefully, I'll start to feel restriction. It should be 2 cc's if all goes well.