Port Issue

[gatlingirl 0]

So I went for my 1st fill today, Surgery was May 25th. Dr couldn't get the fill so sent me to the hospital. They said that it has "flipped" or "disconnected". Now I have to have that corrected on Monday.

Did I do something wrong? I followed all of the instructions like no excercise (with the exception of walking) for 2 weeks after surgery. I've "cheated" a little food wise but nothing major and that shouldn't affect the port anyway right?

I'm just irritated and just wanted to see if anyone else was having issues. At least I'm not in pain...only from the DR sticking me several times today. But whatever I guess just a bump in the road and more $$$ out.

[lc3214 0]

a few hours ago I went to see my dr and found out my port has flipped and will be having the correction done in a few weeks, he said that 1 in 20 people can have this occur and they aren't certain of why it happens, could be exercise, lifting something heavy, a stitch breaks, many things. Super disappointing, I'm 2 years post surgery and now this!! He said its an easy fix and he hasn't ever had someone have this issue twice (lets hope!)

[chocchook 0]

Sorry to hear that the post has flipped. What a shame you need to have more surgery to get it fixed.

[darla24398 0]

No, you didn't do anything wrong. They put the port behind your stomach muscles, and your muscles are supposed to hold it in place. For some people, it doesn't work out the first time. Your doctor will find a stronger place to hold the port this time.

[Miss Lisa 0]

that is exactly what I've been afraid of lately, now that the swelling is gone the port feels different so I keep wondering if it moved, and the band too the first time I slept on the left side I woke right up I could feel the stitches pulling and now I can't feel it at all. Can that become disconnected or slide out of place?