Houston, we have a problem

[tambonzjo 7]

I went for my second fill yesterday. What a disaster! My port has flipped backwards. They tried everything to flip it back, used huge needles as chopsticks, pushed against my ribs to try to get it to flip, everything. Now I am scheduled for surgery on June 14th to re-open up the port area and re-suture it to the muscle. I did find out that I have a 10cc band not the 4cc band I originally thought. so that makes sence that I have little restriction and no weight loss since I have only 0.8cc in the band right now. I haven't been able to work out much with a crazier than normal work schedule and I have pulled a muscle in my left hip and have alot of pain in it to sit, stand or even lay down. I have signed up with 24 Hour Fitness. I will start working out with fellow bandster Bevlynn when she gets back from Costa Rica. I hope my hip is better. I think I hurt it moving furniture for my mom. Oh well, just had to vent...how is everyone else doing?

[coyotegirl 3]

WOW, tough time you are having. I am so sorry to hear you have to have surgery again.

I also have a 10cc band. I am filled about 1/2 right know.

Good luck and I will keep you in my prayers!!

[Mita 2]

I am so sorry to hear that. Hoping that everything goes well to get it back in place.

[New Hope 37]

Tammy, so sorry to hear about your "flipped port". Hopefully this will be a quick fix and you'll be back up to speed shortly. You might want to ask your dr. when it's o.k. to do abdominal exercises. Good luck!

[tambonzjo 7]

Thank all for the words of encouragement! I just wonder if he will be able to do a fill at that time also? Or will I have to take time off work again and drive 35 miles to get it done?

Marie, I haven't done any abdominal exercises yet, I guess I can go ahead and start them now and then ask when he fixes it when I can do them again. I just have to get this dang pain out of my left hip. It hurts to drive my 5 speed, sit, stand, and lay down. I heard my doctor called in something for pain, but it hurts to drive there...LOL!!

[tambonzjo 7]

By the way, I have renamed my port as my "flippin port" LOL

[HarleyNana 10]

Sorry to hear about the bad luck, how about flipper?

[tambonzjo 7]

Good news, Dr. Benavides had a cancellation for yesterday, May 25th and I got "Flipper" put back in place..LOL They also did a fill of 1.5cc. I can feel the restriction already. They could not just flip the port over, they took me to the operating room and put me under and re-attached it with "fishing line" he said, this time. hehehe!! He said "that sucker ain't gonna move now!" He is so funny!

BTW, party at my house this weekend!!! I am my mom's caretaker and my sister is taking her to Disneyland for the next 11 days, so I will be free!!!!!!! They leave at noon tomorrow. I haven't had a break from caring for her in over two years, so I am soooooo deserving this! Hurricaine Harbour opens tommorrow and I will be there Saturday am if it doesn't rain, to lay out and chill. No swimming for me though since I had surgery again yesterday. but I will just splash off to cool down. Anyone want to join me???

[the best me 6]

Wow Tammy! Glad you got ole flipper flipped back! And enjoy your time off, too. Be Careful!! Wish I could join you...sigh.

[Kyleighp 3]

Glad you got everything back in place. I just love Dr Bena!

[sandie1958 0]

Flipper!!!!!!!! That Is So Cute Glad You Are Ok. Sandie

[tambonzjo 7]

I now think that I have reached my Sweet Spot with the 1.5 cc he put in. I can't really do any solid foods, more solid than pudding, and am dropping the weight off. Is this right or am I over full?

[La_madam 20]

Eventually the soft food syndrome will catch up with you and your weight loss will slow down, since soft foods are higher in calories and travel through the band much quicker cthen solids you will eventaully find yourself hungrier quicekr as time goes on. In my opinion if you can not eat solids, then you are too tight, the band was designed for solid food intake not soft foor intake , according to the Inamed handbook I got, it clearly states " your meals should be high in Protein and Vitamins. Solid food is more important then liquid food or soft food" . I do not mean to discourage you but to enlighten you with the facts. Not being able to eat solids is not healthy and not reccomended for us bandsters. Try starting off slow with a food like tuna fish or some dark meat chicken . Have you tried eating foods more solid then pudding? If so what happens?

[tambonzjo 7]

If I eat anything, even Top Ramen crushed into tiny pieces, I PB. Not bad mind you, but I PB on anything. Actually I PB'd last night on sugar free Tapioca. Wen I PB, it is usually slime and a little food. The second and third time is partly food.

La madam, you are not discouraging me! Not in the least. I mean, I like the weight loss but I don't want to do anything that will hurt me. Thanks for the advice, it's always good to know that I have friends here that have been thru what I/everyone else has been thru!!

[txbldhnds 0]

I'm new. What is "PB"? I have a feeling it isn't good!

Colleen