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Even though my surgery was Nov. 9th, I still haven't had my first fill yet because I got sick (flu) and have been a slow healer. My Dr. also told me that my port was positioned very deeply.

On my last check up a month ago, my Dr. was feeling around for my port and said it would be a good idea to wait till a dropped some more weight so it was easier to find my port.

After a month, I don't think I've lost any weight. Actually, I might have gained a bit. Now I'm afraid that since my port is very deep that I won't be able to get a fill. My appt. is Monday the 7th.

Does anyone else have deep port problems? I'm actually pretty surprised I had so much abdominal fat....I'm 5'7", 211lbs and my weight is pretty evenly distributed.<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

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I got my first fill at, I believe it was, 500-ish lbs. So if I didn't have a problem, you should be fine.

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I would be suspect of the doctor. Basically he is saying to you...."Oops, apparently I put the port too deep so now I can't do anhything for you until you do it all on your own." I think I would start kicking up a big fuss, myself.

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That Is Unreal....we Are All Big When We Start Getting Our First Fills. He Needs To Help You Succeed Here, Not Put You Down.....maybe Consider Getting A Second Opinion???

I Know I Would Be Pissed....

Good Luck....

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The nurse said my port was deep but she got it. I had to push my rib cage up and that helped. It shouldn't be so deep they can't reach it. If it is your doc messed up.

Good luck!

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That sounds pretty hokey to me....

The whole point of the band is to get fills and have restriction to help you lose weight. I had my first fill at about 280lbs with no problems whatsoever. 6 fills and 100+lbs lost and I have never had a problem with finding my port or getting fills.

I would suggest laying on your back and poking around yourself looking for your port. You should be able to feel it quite easily. Once you've found it, still flat on your back, lift your feet straight up off the floor (its like doing a mini ab crunch) When your abs tighten you should be able to feel your port pop right up !!! This brings it closer to the surface and makes it easier to access.

My clinic has us do this for every fill and every person I have ever had do a fill (4 different nurses) have all hit it first try !!!

Good luck and all the best !!!

Patricia

11/16/06

306/204/175 I think !!

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Even though my surgery was Nov. 9th, I still haven't had my first fill yet because I got sick (flu) and have been a slow healer. My Dr. also told me that my port was positioned very deeply.

On my last check up a month ago, my Dr. was feeling around for my port and said it would be a good idea to wait till a dropped some more weight so it was easier to find my port.

After a month, I don't think I've lost any weight. Actually, I might have gained a bit. Now I'm afraid that since my port is very deep that I won't be able to get a fill. My appt. is Monday the 7th.

Does anyone else have deep port problems? I'm actually pretty surprised I had so much abdominal fat....I'm 5'7", 211lbs and my weight is pretty evenly distributed.<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

Tell your doc to use fluoro.... He needs to use a huber needle as well... It is what is recommended by the manufacturer anyway. When you lay on your back it makes it a lot easy for the doc to locate it... He is stupid to think that you will lose weight without a fill........... Obviously he must be thin as a rail... Best wishes and consider finding a different fill doc.

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Have you SEEN the needle that they use to do fills with? It's plenty long enough that he should be able to access your port. If he can't FIND it, then he needs to perform the fill under fluoro. Unless you have really good restriction, there is no reason for your doctor to not give you a fill.

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Try laying on your back and then bringing your head up (as if you were going to do a sit-up). It should push your port up towards the skin and you could at least feel it. (It's the only way I can feel mine).

I was just four weeks prior to you and I've had two fills already--so get hopping, girl! :)

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That's not possible. I was almost 400 pounds and my surgeon could fill me. I had inches of fat that he had to push past to find my port but he did it. He did say that it was down very deep and he struggled but didn't give up. It took 30 minutes of me bearing down, lifting my legs, holding my breath and him pushing and pushing but we made it! So, do not take that as an excuse!

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