BeckyinTexas 3 Posted October 21, 2005 I go in Monday morning to see if my surgeon will be able to manually flip my port enough that I can get my third fill. I'm so hoping he will be able to! He said if he's not able, then we'll have to schedule surgery to reposition the port and I so don't want to have to do that. Keep your fingers, toes, heck, if it would help, even cross your eyes for me! :cross-eye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneBean 3 Posted October 21, 2005 Thinking positive thoughts... ((hugs)) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chichigirl 1 Posted October 21, 2005 :cross-eye Okay, everythings crossed, even my eyes, hope it helps!!! I know you are really nervous, but the worst case scenerio is minor surgery to flip the port back. I wouldn't imagine it would be all that big of a deal, although I certainly understand you're not wanting to have to go that route. I will say some prayers that it's going to go the easy way and that you get your third fill. My goodness, you're really gonna drop weight with that, I bet you are so excited about that! You have done an absolutely phenomenal job so far and you are such an inspiration to all of us here on the board. Good Luck and God Bless Cindy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Time to love me 0 Posted October 22, 2005 Good luck! I'd like to ask you a question, If you don't feel comfortable answering it, I'll understand. Did your port flip due to the amount of weight you have lost? My Dr. told me that this can sometimes happen when you lose a great amount of weight. Anyway, you should be so proud of yourself, what a great job you have done. You have me so excited about getting the band. I wish and I hope I'll have great results from the band, just as you have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeckyinTexas 3 Posted October 22, 2005 K.....I don't know exactly why my port flipped. I have lost quite a bit and really fast but I don't know if that could have contributed to it. When I went in 2 weeks ago and found that my port had flipped, I didn't get to see my surgeon but I will on Monday and hopefully he'll have some answers for me. My first two fills were difficult because my port was tilted but when I went in for #3 the PA just couldn't do it. I'm just hoping Dr. Jay will be able to. I'll let you know what he says about the flipping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted October 22, 2005 Good Luck Becky! Keeping everything I can crossed for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mousecrazy 2 Posted October 23, 2005 Becky, good luck! And if you don't mind, I'll cross my fingers AND say a prayer for you! Please let us know what you find out! If you need anything, let me know; I think you're fairly close by, Cindy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJChick 3 Posted October 23, 2005 Becky I wish you more than luck. I'll be praying for you. Hugs !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angiebell 0 Posted October 23, 2005 Hey Becky, You and I met on surgery day. We have the same band birthday. You have done great with your weightloss! I hope they can flip your port back to the proper position. Both Larry and my ports have flipped to the side and they just press down on one side and then they can do the fill. Could they try that for you? I hope you don't have to get another surgery. I'll say a prayer for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angiebell 0 Posted October 23, 2005 Oops you and Larry have the same band birthday. I knew I met you but it was when Larry was getting his band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeckyinTexas 3 Posted October 24, 2005 I was able to get my fill and no surgery....YEA! I met my doctor this morning and he was able to do the fill with having to surgically flip the port. I was sure hoping he'd be able to and he was. He had me stand up instead of lay down for the fill. He said it would be easier to do it and it worked. I'm so relieved that he was able to. Thank you all for the good wishes and I can never say this enough...you guys are the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneBean 3 Posted October 24, 2005 Yay, Becky!!! So glad it all worked out for you!! And 96 pounds!! Woo Hoo!!! Go Girl! Go!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyNana 10 Posted October 24, 2005 WoooHoooo, so glad you flipped on your own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites