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Ok, so I went for my first fill last Thursday, he found my port no problem and gave me 2cc's. This was all done without flora.. At one point he pushed and it hurt.. I could tell he was already in the port then, the push, now my port site hurts?? And around the area dosn't feel smooth like it used to, and maybe I can feel a weird egde.. I'm so scared, I have had a dream band experiance up untill now.. I don't know what to do, do I wait 2 more weeks at my fill check up apt. to mention it, or should I call.... I am so scared it's going to be another surg..... Do you know if my port has moved or tipped, will he beable to tell by feel??? I feel like crying... I feel like it's something I've done.. Thank you in advanced for your advice....

Tara :cry

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It could still be sore, Im not sure... someone else might be able to answer you better. As for me I would call my Dr. its always better to be safe then sorry. Good Luck and I hope you feel better soon!

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some doctors will be able to tell if your port has flipped by touch. i know this for fact since it happened to my neighboor who has the band, her doctor was able to feel that the port was flipped. he has done lots of bands and has had lots of experience doing blind fills so feeling for the port is his speciality. unlike using fluoro where a doctor can see right away if your port has flipped.

as far as it not feeling smooth like it used to, you could have scar tissue built up where your port is and that is normal and can make it feel like it is no longer smooth. my port is always sore for a few days after my doctor accesses it. try not to worry, it is nothing you have done im sure, give it a few more days and if not better then call your doctor

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My port is always sore after a fill for atleast 2-3 days and my doctor uses fluoro. Try not to worry yourself , it is most likely irritated from being accessed.

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You know I never thought it could be scare tissue...I sure hope so.... To be sore after is normal, (whew) I will wait untill my fill check up to tell him... I can't tell you guys how much your responces have helped ease my fears....Thank you ((((((((((HUGS))))))))

Tara

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