Port Revision?

[beltranklan 0]

Has anyone had a port revision?

[BillOh 13]

No, but you have my curiosity up.

[beltranklan 0]

No, but you have my curiosity up.

I went for my 3rd fill on Friday 6/26, and they said that my port has flipped 180 degrees. Therefore they have to go in and revise the port location. I asked the Doctor how this happened and he stated that sometimes throughout the weightloss the port can move or flip and that it was nothing that I did to make it happen. I always worry when I am exercising, especially doing crunches and situps that I am hurting something, but everyone says its perfectly fine to do it. I was wondering how common this is and if I should be worried about it.

[BillOh 13]

Ok, I have heard of that, but would have never thought to call it a revision. Being from a technical background, I have images of them replacing your port with a new revision 1.1 from 1.0 or something. Wow, was I way off base.

[beltranklan 0]

I'm in Germany and I have noticed that alot of the things/sayings they have sound strange to me. But I thought of it the same way you did...lol

[cheri634 0]

Not yet, but looks like I'm going to have to. I was banded on May 18th and went in today for my first fill. The doc couldn't do the fill because she said my port is flipped. I was self pay and had my surgery done in Mexico. I'm going to call around and see how much port revision will cost here and I have also left a message with my surgeon's office for return call so I can ask how much it will cost to have him do it. I'm not opposed to returning to Mexico if I have to, but would prefer to have it done closer to home.

I'm wondering if it's possible for my medical insurance to cover the revision, but I can't figure out how to ask about it without identifying myself. If they won't cover it, I can understand that; but I fear that just the flag saying 'this chick got weight loss surgery in Mexico' will cause me problems with my medical coverage down the road. Know what I mean?

[itschoice 0]

There is someone on here that had a port revision and went from a standard port to a low profile port. Maybe if she is still around she can chime in. I do know that she was very happy she had it done and if I remember correctly it was no bid deal.

Maybe some of the others that have been here for a while remember her and can point you in her direction.

[rcoleband 0]

I think I might have to have this done. I am actually having pains on the side where my port is and it feels funny. Like it is not in the correct position. I cam going into the Dr office today to see what he has to say, but I am almost positive that this is the problem. I will keep you posted as to what happens an his recommendations.

[Willowglen 5]

I had my surgery last August and by December the port had flipped and I wasnt able to get a fill. My doctor scheduled me for sugery the next day which was very minor and quick. Fills have been easy since and no other problems

[rcoleband 0]

Did you have any pain associated with the port being flipped? I have not eaten or dran anything this morning, hope that when I go in, they can just get it over with.

[cheri634 0]

I had no idea anything was amiss before I went in for my fill. No pain near the port, no burning, pulling, or weird sensations. So, I was taken completely by surprise to find that it was flipped. :tongue2:

[rcoleband 0]

Cheir,

I am having pains near the port area and it feels different. I was not able to feel my port unless I laid down and slightly lifted my head up, now I can feel it standing up and I feel like a knot or something. It just does not feel the same and it is sore.

[liquidbluegal 0]

I am going to have my port and tubing replaced if my 5th fill doesn't hold like the rest of the ones I have. I should know in a week. I go from being super tight to eating anything and everything.