flipped port/twisted port

[debbieperez55 0]

Funny you should mention that, I was told at my last fill that my port is slightly twisted also. It makes fills a little more intersting, they have trouble getting the needle into the correct spot, but he told me it isn't anything to worry about and it happens quite frequently.

Glad you are doing so fantastic Take Care Debbie

[SunshineGurl 0]

Hello every1 :huh2:

Hope everyone is well and happy...I am new to the lapband Forum and had my lapband surgery August 2nd 2007. I am in a real delimma...the lapband 4me at present has been such a horrible experience! 3 months after my 1st surgery, i went for my 1st fill, after being poked and prodded unsuccessfully trying 2 find my port, it was discovered by the radiologist that my port had disconnected from the tube! My surgeon advised that the lapband part had been "faulty" and as a result i had another 3 hour operation to fix it, i had a new port and tube put in, that was March. 2008 and at that stage i had lost no weight, only 11kg which was from the pre-op diet. :heart:

I went get my 1st fill again June 2008. and again it was unsuccessful. I went 4 a x-ray and it was discovered that the port had flipped up-side down. In Sept. 2008 i had day surgery to have the port placed correctly and turned, which was not a major surgery and i recovered well.

HOWEVER, last week Thurs. 19th March... i went for my 1st again fill, my surgeon could not find port, so again i went to radiologist the next day after seeing surgeon and it showed on x-ray that my port has for the 2nd time, has flipped again!!! :eek:

I have remained the same weight through-out all this ordeal, (thankfully)...but i have lost all faith in the lapband and my surgeon, i am wondering if anyone else has had the same complications as me. It is very dishearting and it has also psychologically messed me up!!! I have alot of scars (war wounds,lol) and nothing 2 show for it.:eek:

I have a appointment with my surgeon 2nd April and i am considering having my lapband removed but do not really want 2 and financially not in a position to pay 4 anything extra, i had 2 re-mortgage house for lapband surgery.

Please help if u have any advice or similar experiences, your feedback would be much appreciated.

[terilynn112 1]

Gosh I wish I had some advice for you. At this point my flip has been minor, and we just go in sideways.

Good luck with your decision.

Teri

[Loulou_k72 0]

Hi all .. I m back here ... Well I m having the same problem, my port moved and the doctor thinks it is due to the weight loss and movement.... he kept poking me with fills ( 3 fills on weekly basis ) and i could not feel a difference.... then he decided to do it under flouro ... i could see the port and he says it is not flipped, but once he filled it under Xray , i m back to the weight loss. .. it was frustrating for a 1.5 months to be filled but still eat ... i have my REAL fill a week ago and i m already 3 pounds less ... now my doctor say that he knows the place of the new port. .. i hope it works ok on the next fill .... Good luck to all

[MKelder 0]

My port also flipped. I think the first day home after having the band placed. I felt it. I had the port revision and fill of 2cc. I went to doc yesterday and gained 1lb. I am so frustrated. I started exercising as told and I gained. I do not understand.

[SunshineGurl 0]

Thank you for your replies - i have decided 2 try again. My Op is May 14th, so im keeping the faith and if it works this time round, i cant wait 2 get on the success train :laugh: I will be getting a new port and it will now be placed between my boobs, so fingers crossed no more flipping :cool2:

Takecare and Kind Regards