Why did I do all of this??

[travelinsnorkel 0]

I am soooooooo discouraged! My last fill they couldn't access my port, the doc said that it is probably just some scarring and will be better next time. Well, last Friday was the next time and he couldn't access it AGAIN! He has NEVER seen this happen. So, I cried, ate horribly all weekend, but then found a happier place and awaited the call to see when I would get the fill done under fluoro. I finally got the call that it will be next Friday. Then, about 30 minutes later the lady calls back stating that the doctor needs to update his info at the surgery center, which might take a few weeks. OR, I can pay $1000 or more to get it done at the surgery. To save $700, I am waiting the few weeks. In the meantime...I have NO restriction, can eat anything that I want, am depressed, am wondering why I went through all of this when I am starting to gain back weight, just like always! I hope that he will be able to do it under fluoro. Ok, I am done ranting, I hope it will all be resolved soon!

[debbie_7155 0]

sorry you are going through this, i hope they can get you in sooner?, Try & move away from the thoughts of food, hard i know, but you have done so well & look at how much you have lost, try & have good foods in the house & stick some pics of you in the food areas t remind yourself how good you are doing.. try & keep positive

[dinobo2 1]

Mine is a little tilted and sometimes:lol: they take lots of poking to find the spot but they do. I have lost 60 lbs in one year so it was worth it.

[Mimilou2004 13]

TS, I am so sorry for all you are going through. I have been following your journey because we banded a week apart. I, too, have a huge ball of scar tissue and worry at every fill that they won't be able to access my port. I hope you can hang in there and not gain. Keep posting and best wishes.

Mimi

[zukagirl22 1]

my fills are always done under fluro and believe me they will have no problem getting to your port once they do that. also try not to get so discouraged because you still may not get restriction after this fill either. i know i am just now getting restriction after many fills and 1 unfill.

[travelinsnorkel 0]

Thank you for the encouragement! I know I just need to get through this hurdle, but don't want to lose my motivation and gain any more weight back...I've gained about 5 pounds back, but trying to make working out every day a priority and cook at home!

[MTBiker 1]

My first 3 fills seemed difficult for the doc, he was poking around many many times trying to find the spot - I'm talking about 20-30 times! I'm glad he numbs me up first! But this last one, he found it it just a few pokes. So perhaps like me, your fills will get easier over time. There's always issues to deal with, just have to take it in stride and move on. There's no alternative. We aren't going back to the way we were!