I went in for a fill and after the first stick, the NP said my port had flipped or twisted but she got it back in place enough to do a fill. I do have more restriction so it worked but I am really worried about the port being flipped or twisted. Anyone else have this? What did you do about it? Did you see the surgeon to discuss? The NP just gave me a fill and said she would see me in a month. Should I be worried? I am 15 months out and today broke the under 200 pound mark. 25.5 pounds to go!

Thanks for all the information everyone. My port has also flipped and we are discussing a replacement surgery. At most it is uncomfortable for me to do any ab exercises, and very uncomfortable during fills. I personally knew when it flipped the first time, when it flipped back and when it flipped again. It was not painful, but uncomfortable. I am on board with the surgery because I can't imagine not being able to do ab work the rest of my life.

OMGosh Dert.... I just looked at the pic and I can't believe how much it is poking out. What did they end up doing to fix it?

OMGosh Dert.... I just looked at the pic and I can't believe how much it is poking out. What did they end up doing to fix it?

I'm having a port re-attachment surgery in 2 weeks (I'm so glad that they are getting me in faster than I would have thought). After discussing a LOT of different options we've decided we're just going to put it back where it was originally, in the same spot. I hope that it stays attached this time!!!

I'm having a port re-attachment surgery in 2 weeks (I'm so glad that they are getting me in faster than I would have thought). After discussing a LOT of different options we've decided we're just going to put it back where it was originally, in the same spot. I hope that it stays attached this time!!!

I am listening to all the stories of port problems and wondering are these all realise bands only? I AM TO BE BANDED NEXT MONTH.however they are giving me the lapband system and not the realize band. does anyone have this problem with the lapband system?this all sounds scarry.

I'm not 100% sure, Ginny, but you certainly have the right to ask your doctor for the statistics about side-effects and port problems for the Lap-Band. You can also contact the Lap-Band manufacturer directly to ask them for statistics.

This is just my own personal opinion...but this port detachment is annoying mostly. I would completely go through the surgery again--INCLUDING the port problems--for all the benefit it has given me in my life. It has been completely and utterly worth it. Of course, everyone has their own opinion and tolerance with side-effects and potential problems. You should certainly educate yourself to know what the potential problems and side-effects are so you are not going into the surgery "blind" so to speak, and so you can make an educated opinion whether they are worth the risk or not. For me...it totally was worth everything.