couldn't get a fill

Robin Bird · December 18, 2007

Hi,

I was banded Nov. 2. I went to my surgeon on Dec. 14th for my first fill. He tried several times, but "couldn't find" my port. I go back on Dec. 31 to try again, but now I'm nervous about him not finding it again. Anyone else have this problem?

Robin

kandiceb · December 18, 2007

The nurse had problems finding my port on both fills. I had to lift both legs in the air to get the muscle to stand out that supports my port. She did get it but is wasn't easy. I had to do the same thing with the second fill. I just am not in good enough shape to do double leg lifts! :embarassed:

new_me_2008 · December 19, 2007

That is wild! I wonder if they could use and xray to help find it?

christine8 · December 19, 2007

This week when I went for my 1st fill after months of waiting and was disappointed the doctor couldn`t find my port he thinks its flipped. Now I have to wait until the New Year for a Xray and then see the doctor again. I`m feeling this band has been a waste of time.

shortgal · December 20, 2007

THe PA put a pillow under my back so it arches up the midriff, she said that helps her find the port better and as I lose more weight it will be easier to find.