Hysterectomy, port disconnected

[diane93 0]

Just recently had a hysterectomy for endometrial cancer and when the doctor reached into my incision a tube came out which should have been connected to my port. He called my surgeon while I was on the table and he told him to place the tube in my abdomen and he would take care of it laprascopically. Has anyone had this problem. I know I now have no restriction in my lap band. I think the Fluid is gone. I can tell the difference.

[RobinAnn 2]

Oh my goodness... I didn't want to read this and not respond. Sure hope it's an easy fix for you.

[Mimilou2004 13]

Doggone it, Diane, that stinks. I am having a TT in a few months and am worried that will happen to me. I had a complete unfill a few weeks ago and gained 9 pounds in 2 weeks. I hope you do better than me.

I also hope your recovery goes smoothly.

Best wishes,

Mimi

[jms462001 9]

Just recently had a hysterectomy for endometrial cancer and when the doctor reached into my incision a tube came out which should have been connected to my port. He called my surgeon while I was on the table and he told him to place the tube in my abdomen and he would take care of it laprascopically. Has anyone had this problem. I know I now have no restriction in my lap band. I think the Fluid is gone. I can tell the difference.

Oh no, I'd be very upset having to have even a slight surgery done after hyster. I just had one done Davinci Robotic lap method 9/3 for early cancer. I'm sorry this happened to you. My lapband surgeon insisted I have a total unfill before surgery. I am going in to get a fill next week. Hopefully everything is in it's place! I hope they fix yours easily.

[diane93 0]

I'm scheduled to have my port reconnected on 11/16. Can't wait as I have been steadily gaining weight. My lap band surgeon didn't feel it necessary to unfill before my hysterectomy which was done with the DaVinci Robot. He did, however, unfill for my gallbladder surgery which was done l0/08. It took all that time from then to get to almost my sweet spot when I lost it all during my hysterectomy when my port tubing was cut. I feel like I'm starting over again...but I don't have to have chemo or radiation since it was a Stage I cancer with no lymph nodes involved. That's the good part. Thanks for your support!

Edited November 7, 2009 by diane93