Need some encourgment

sue72704 · May 13, 2005

Hi all,

I thought I would write to get some advise, or to just vent. Well I am doing good, went to the Doctor to get a fill Wednesday, (at his office), and he couldn't do it, something with my port. I was angry because I have to pay for them because I have a different insurance (now aetna), and it cost over $300.00, but beside the money I needed that fill. So the nurse is sopose to set up a time to do it at the hosiptal with x-ray, I don't believe my insurance will even cover the x-ray, but my Dr. said one or two things could have happened. One is the port has turned alittle bit, and he just couldn't find it with the needle, or the port has moved all the way around which could warrent another surgery, now my heart is beating real bad, because i am positive the insurance wouldnt pay for it. I am really a big mess....I love my band, and have lost 121 lbs since July 2004, I need to keep going. The funny thing since he tried to do the fill in the office, is I am now starving.....could he of punchered something with the needle trying to do the fill, god i hope not. I still havent heard from the Dr.s office, the x-ray time and date and that is driving me crazy. Sorry to have rambled on but I had too.

vinesqueen · May 13, 2005

Wow Sue, you've sure done great! I wish I has something constructive to tell you about your port or fill, but all I can do is send you some positive vibes. (((((hugs)))))

Iluvharleys · May 13, 2005

Sue hopefully it just turned a little bit and they will be able to give you the fill at the hospital.

You have done a great job with your band!

Let us know how things go!

Good Luck!

the best me · May 13, 2005

Aw Sue! I'm really sorry. Ramble all you want to, it's what wer'e here for!

I have heard of needles puncturing tubing, losing ALL fill and losing restriction, so I guess it's possible. Especially if your port has flipped, which happens, too. From what I know, youmight need a port revision surgery, which is not nearly as invasive as the band surgery, so it's not that big a deal, unless you have to pay cash for it, that is!

Seems like a port revision surgery would be covered? Not fills or even flouro but the port repair, don't know for sure, though.

I have also heard of people with flipped ports getting fills fine, once the doc flips it back long enough to get the fill in. That takes some skill and it depends on you port and your body but it has been done.

What's the possibility of seeing another Band doc?

Don't be discouraged by your weight loss, you have done a great job! Your band will still be there waiting for you while this all gets worked out. I know you are anxoius. I would be, too. Chin up, girl! You really are doing great and will get past this!

Can't wait to see the advice of others...I'll bet it's good!!!

HarleyNana · May 13, 2005

Ouch, sorry about the bad luck, I too hope it will turn itself around. Mine is attached to a muscle and so it doesn't flip a lot. Let us know how it goes.