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Have you had your gallbladder checked? Most people after lapband have major gallbladder trouble...just a thought. How's the new port working out?

I had a port revision last week. They put in a low profile port, you may need to ask about that type. My first port was on my side. I didn't want it on my abdominal muscles because of the pain doing sit-ups. However, once I had lost weight it stuck out like some tumor. It was awful, embarrassing and just downright gross. In the meantime the tubing came disconnected from the port and they decided to do a port revision. I now have a low profile port in the same spot on my right side. I hope your request will go through. I've heard of some women having theirs put above their breast toward their armpit to avoid the ugly tumor once they've lost their weight.

I asked about putting it there and was told that it wouldn't fit. Anyway, my doctor put in a new low profile port on my side, he said it wouldn't stick out as much and would be easier to fill. I'll still recovering. I had my gall bladder removed at the same time because I've had nothing but trouble with it since my original banding in 2007.

hummm...might have to try that one.

So what had happened, is the port infected?

I know alot of cancer patients have their port put there. I will ask my doc about that location. Thanks much. Anyone else have suggestions?

I hate to hear about all the things that have happened to you. It's just awful. However, can you imagine what inspiration you can give others once you get through this? It's easy to be positive when everything goes right. It's much harder to be positive when you've been through this hell. Once you get through it you can give others advice on what helped you and what they can do to get through it as well. I feel awful for you but you will be able to turn a negative into a positive real soon. Hang in there and take good notes on what happens so you can use it for others.

I am in need of help before Monday. I am having my port redone because the tubing came disconnected and the port is defective. My question is, where should I have my port located? Currently, I have my port on the right side. It was OK when I was heavy because you couldn't see it. My when I had lost 60+ lbs before it became defective, the port stuck out like an alien birth because I again had a waist. Others who have had the port located on their abdominal muscles have complained they can't do sit-ups because of the pain while doing them. I'd like to know where you think the port is best located? I need to be able to do 30+ situps without pain and prohibition. However, when the port was on my side I could do as many sit-ups as i wanted but it looked awful once I'd lost my weight. It was just ugly sticking out like that and made me feel less attractive. My kids and husband could see it and feel it every time they hugged me. This may seem miniscule to some but it's important to me. I'm having my port re-do on Monday. Where do you have your port and how is it working there? Suggestions?

That is what I need done, my tube is leaking right at the port. I'm waiting to hear from insurance about coverage. I don't understand your question in the poll though? Are you asking if people didn't lose weight and then lost weight when they got a new port? Wouldn't you lose weight once the port was fixed?

I've not heard of this before...sorry for the problems you're having...sounds awful? Can you visit the doctor that did the lapband and see what they think?

I'm not familiar with revision? Does that mean you're going from lapband to gastric bypass?

I too have had tube leakage. I have been complaining that I never felt restriction and so finally the doctor after 6 months of complaining decides to withdraw some fluid to see how much is in there. It's suppose to be 14cc but there's only 4cc and it's discolored. He just did a dye fill test yesterday and my tubing is leaking right at the port. He said he's had some cases where the port was defective. So they're checking with insurance now to see about replacing the port and tubing.

Sorry to hear about your band erosion...I never had stomach trouble, acid reflux or any of that stuff until I got banded...now it's unbearable. I hope they're able to repair your band successfully. I've gained all my weight back.

Actually I'm having my band taken out. It is eroding in my stomach. I've had nothing but trouble since I got it. I've had strictures, and now this. I lost close to 50 lbs until it stopped working and now I've gained all that back plus. Insurance will not pay for rebanding at this point. I don't think I want it anyway. Way too much trouble. You have to have the air taken out when you fly, you can't do certain exercises, blah, blah, blah.

I took Prilosec OTC for several months just like the other person said. Also, try Surfak, it's a stool softener that was recommended to me after surgery. Stay away from anything spicy for a while, let things get settled first. Relax and good luck.