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Well as of Saturday, i'll be without a port. I am so discouraged. My doc says that after it heals it can be put back in. I hope that is the case. I have had these stupid problems since november so I am ready to get this resolved. Anyway, just wanted to let you all know what was up. I'm leaving tomorrow and back on Tues. Take care

Melissa

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Best of luck to you, Melissa! I hope everything else is found to be in good order. Please let us know how it goes. We're thinking of you!

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I am so sorry that you are going through all this. I am glad that your problem will be resolved and you can get on with it.

Keep us posted.

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Good for you in getting this resolved.

Who's your doc? From your fill status looks like you have a big band, how's your restriction? Are you concidering a slight fill before your port's removed?

46 lbs. in 6 months is great.

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Awww Melissa: I am so sorry about this. Who was your doc? Did you report this to Inamed? Or do you have a lapband? I feel for you. I truly do. Sending prayers your way.

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Melissa, I'm proof that losing a port isn't the end of the world. Yep, it sucks, but you will probably still have some restriction like I do. Make sure the doctor tucks the extra tube into your abdominal wall. I had problems healing after my first removal because they left the tube too close to the surface. Also, during my first port removal they gave me a fill to hold me over. But I recently found out that's a big mistake. If they fill you then remove your port, you might end up too restricted to drink, and they won't be able to do an adjustment without another surgical procedure. Good luck you you my soon-to-be portless pal. xo

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Thanks for your support everyone. This is my second attempt to get this resolved. 2 mo nths ago, my tubing popped out because it was too long. It just never healed from that. My doc was Dr Huacuz at the Molding clinic. Overall I am happy with them. I just think that it has been unfortunate. In the big scheme of things though, my problems aren't as bad as some so for that I am grateful.

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Melissa, you're very wise to get this taken care of. Best of luck to you and congratulations on the 46 pounds you've lost.

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I'm so sorry you are going through this right now Melissa. I hope you are feeling better soon. By the way, great weigh loss....you're doing great.

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Keep posting your updates because...I want to know how you are doing and because your experiences posted are great resources for others. It's just a big helping family around here! Glad you are getting things taken care of. Good Band Health to you!

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DITTO!! ON the 46 lbs. That is awesome.

Do keep us posted on the final outcome and how you are doing. I am really concerned about you.

Melissa, you're very wise to get this taken care of. Best of luck to you and congratulations on the 46 pounds you've lost.

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Awww darn it -I hate that you have this problem! I hate it when anyone has to go through this crap. But boy you have a very healthy attitude & I think that will carry so very far. I wish you health & healing.

You were banded in TJ right? I assume they are picking up any added cost or have you decided to have your revisions in state?

YOu have done awesome on your weight loss-Two thumbs up!!!!!;)

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My doc was Dr Huacuz at the Molding clinic.

is this the clinic in Tiajuna, Mx? I'm I right that your coming from Florida?

"ouch"

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