"Reborn" Bandster

Puddin499 · May 7, 2008

I am a "reborn" bandster, because I just had my port adjustment surgery this Monday. My doctor moved my port from my abdominal wall to the upper stomach area.

I was originally banded back in February of this year, but my doctor could not access my port in order to give me a fill, even under fluoroscopy, so a port revision surgery became necessary. Thankfully, I was good and followed the band rules, despite not having any restriction all this time. My doctor told me to hang in there until I have the port adjustment, and as a result, I lost more weight.

I am home recovering for a week, and so far so good. I do have some abdominal tenderness, but no gas. My doctor informed me that he did give me a fill during the revision surgery. I was so happy to finally have my first fill!

Now, my doctor will have a much easier time to give me fills in the future. I have done my best to keep a positive attitude about the whole thing despite the setback, and I look forward to a more successful weight loss! :cursing:

grossefemme · May 7, 2008

Congrats -- here's hoping that you have fully-functional tools that will continue to aid you on your journey!!

beanbean · May 8, 2008

i love you positive way of thinking. keep it up. i'm happy that your home

Puddin499 · May 10, 2008

Thank you Jack, grossefemme, and beanbean. Your kindness and support really encourages me! I am forever grateful. Thank you and I wish you all the same success.

mstrina27 · May 11, 2008

I am a "reborn" bandster, because I just had my port adjustment surgery this Monday. My doctor moved my port from my abdominal wall to the upper stomach area.
I was originally banded back in February of this year, but my doctor could not access my port in order to give me a fill, even under fluoroscopy, so a port revision surgery became necessary. Thankfully, I was good and followed the band rules, despite not having any restriction all this time. My doctor told me to hang in there until I have the port adjustment, and as a result, I lost more weight.

I am home recovering for a week, and so far so good. I do have some abdominal tenderness, but no gas. My doctor informed me that he did give me a fill during the revision surgery. I was so happy to finally have my first fill!

Now, my doctor will have a much easier time to give me fills in the future. I have done my best to keep a positive attitude about the whole thing despite the setback, and I look forward to a more successful weight loss! :tt1:

Wow... I'm glad to see that u are doing better... now your weight loss should pick up a lot....:Dancing_wub::thumbup::Dancing_wub: