Port has flipped...surgery Friday

[samndaisy64 0]

As suspected the port has flipped. Surgery has been scheduled for Friday. It's odd, but, ever since the surgeon "dug" around trying to access my port, it seems like I am more restricted than before. I did not get a fill, but, I was very upset about my visit to the wlc. I thought at first it was maybe from being upset...but I am no longer

upset or angry about Tuesday, but it still seems that something is different. After a few bites it feels like someone is poking me around my sternum. I had hernia repair when the band was done, but, was never really bothered much by reflux or such. I have read that sometimes when the port flips it causes tension on the tubing, which causes tension on the band...Should I mention this to the surgeon or just wait and see what happens. I can still eat and drink...just a bit uncomfortable at times.

Also, anyone else that has had port revision know if I should expect a fill after surgery or will I need to wait to heal some?

[SapphicBander 1]

Hi! My port flipped as well. Mine was found at my first fill and they had me in surgery quickly. And my port is now a little... off. They have to adjust me under x-ray which is just fine with me. :thumbup:

Absolutely tell your Doc everything you are feeling! Better to be on the safe side!

Good luck on your surgery!!

[Mariasha 3]

My surgeon realized my port was flipped the first time he tried to fill me. He gave me the first fill while he had me open and was fixing it.

Having the port fixed is really not a big deal. Nothing like the original surgery.

[JanB23 23]

Having the port fixed is really not a big deal. Nothing like the original surgery.

This is good to hear. My doctor could not access my port but found a pocket of Fluid and took out 20 plus mls. I now have to wait for 3 weeks for the doctor to attempt a fill under xray and i am worried the port may have flipped or will need to be repositioned.