Anybody else in the same boat?

[jennibee 3]

I was wondering if there is anybody else out there that is having as hard a time with their band/port as I am? I was banded in Sept. 2007. I had my first fill 6-7 weeks out and was good for awhile. When I went for my second fill we discovered that my port had flipped completely over. I had my first port revision done in mid-January of 2008. At my six month check-up I mentioned that things weren't feeling quite right and was told not to worry about anything I'm fine. So now I go in for a fill (I am STARVING when I am done eating) and the dr. has a hard time accessing my port. Under fluro we discover AGAIN that my port has flipped. So now the dr has to determine which is the best course of action. Do another port revision even though it's ripped through twice already or do the whole surgery over again. Either way I am faced with another unpleasant experience. And I couldn't get a fill so I continue to starve until I know what's going on. Am I all alone in this miserable boat or is there anybody else who can sympathize?

[Long2BFree 12]

I'm sorry that you are having to go through this. Does your doctor know what is causing your port to flip? For it to flip twice sounds so unusual. I hope you get things resolved quickly.

[jennibee 3]

They said perhaps I am "allergic" to the material they use to suture the port in. Maybe my body is rejecting it and trying to expell it? He also said that the gristle that he is suturing into might be weak. To be honest I don't know if anybody knows for sure why. I am so discouraged, I feel like I have come so far and am afraid that this will set me back. I am trying to stay positive. It's been worth it by far but I just wish things would be going a little easier.

[jda120607 0]

Hello Jennibee,

I just got done reading post. I am not sure what is going on with my port, but I know I've been having alot of pain and trouble in that area. I've been banded since 12/06/07 so there's been plenty of time for everything to heal. So if i walk, stretch, go to the gym, push, pull, carry, tug and just about anything eles I have pain there. It sure don't feel right. Is this anything you felt??

Please let me know. I feel like I am the only one with this problem!!

Thanks

Jackie :thumbup:

[jennibee 3]

I have always had a sort of "uncomfortable" feeling in the general area around my port. The first time it flipped I know exactly when it happened. I called the dr's office and they told be that it was possible but not probable. Boy were they wrong. This time I could actually feel my port flipping up and to the side. Anytime I would sit or lay down it would stick up (you could see a bump on my belly) upon standing up I had to put both arms above my head and arch my back to get it to lay back down. I asked to be seen and the dr. assured me that there was NO WAY that my port could be flipped/flipping again. Wrong a second time. It actually stopped popping up a few weeks ago and that was when I was sure that it had totally gone over the whole way. I wish that they would have paid more attention to what I was saying, if they had maybe I wouldn't be facing surgery again. So I guess to answer your question it kind of felt like a dull aching, sometimes a little more painful with alot of movement (like exercise or dancing) I don't think that it's the same for everybody though I can just tell you what it felt like for me. Honestly this is the first time since I've been banded that my port doesn't hurt or bother me and now they are going to have to take it out..lol

[amsderb 1]

So sorry to hear what you are going through...I hope it is not Dr. error? Like is there another one in the office? I hope that the revisions are being taken care of???

Good Luck...Ask them if they have called the company and asked if this has happened to anyone else...

I'll say some prayers for you...keep us informed...

[2befree 0]

Is your port located just below your bra strap? Have they discussed locating it somewhere else? I read about several people that have it in their bikini area (sounds weird I know) - but it might be worth considering. I was banded 1 wk ago and my port is right in the crease of my tummy roll I hope it doesn't flip. Good luck!

[slimmy120 2]

My port is just on the waist, and when i stand it sticks out, and when i lye down to roll over it sticks right up.:biggrin:

[jennibee 3]

My port is pretty much right in line with my bellybutton. It is located on the right side of my body. I noticed right away that any type of movement produced a "weird" sensation in the general area around my port. It could be that it wasn't right from the very start and it just took 6-7 weeks to figure it out. I still havent' heard from the dr as to just what approach he plans to take and when. I just know that I am more hungry now than b4 I was banded and I am tired of starving myself.