So, I went in today (got off work early) excited to finally have my first fill. Well, she poked, and poked, and poked and could never find my port. Left the room , went and got one of the surgeons (supposedly he can find ports with his eyes closed.) Then both of them noticed some dark blood seeping from the many injection sites. Turns out I have a large hematoma sitting right on top of my port. The loonnnggg needle was NOT long enough to get past the hematoma.

Now I have to wait 3.5 weeks to allow the hematoma to dissapate or reabsorb before I can get my first fill. I am sooo bumbed out about this. I know it can take a while to get to the coveted "sweet spot." On a lighter note , she did give me the okay to start seeing my personal trainer, so hopefully that will help get the scale moving down.

So far, I have lost 19lbs since the start of my pre-op diet. So, I am still grateful ...justed bumbed, had my expectations up for my first fill.

Has anyone else had a similar experience ?

That sucks! My port is up high, like right below my boobs. He said it's easier to access where there isn't much fat.

So Sorry to hear that...my port is almost exactly over my right ovary...last time I went in the nurse said she hardly every sees them that low...it is so weird how each of us have the same thing done but each one is different..

So, I went in today (got off work early) excited to finally have my first fill. Well, she poked, and poked, and poked and could never find my port. Left the room , went and got one of the surgeons (supposedly he can find ports with his eyes closed.) Then both of them noticed some dark blood seeping from the many injection sites. Turns out I have a large hematoma sitting right on top of my port. The loonnnggg needle was NOT long enough to get past the hematoma.

Now I have to wait 3.5 weeks to allow the hematoma to dissapate or reabsorb before I can get my first fill. I am sooo bumbed out about this. I know it can take a while to get to the coveted "sweet spot." On a lighter note , she did give me the okay to start seeing my personal trainer, so hopefully that will help get the scale moving down.

So far, I have lost 19lbs since the start of my pre-op diet. So, I am still grateful ...justed bumbed, had my expectations up for my first fill.

Has anyone else had a similar experience ?

Oh, so sorry to hear that. I was banded Dec 29 but my surgeon pushed my first fill out until this Friday. He said I wasn't completely healed to have it done within one month. I've visited "The Fill" forum and see that the delay happens to other people, too.

A year down the road when we're sexy skinny, this will be a distant memory

I can understand how you're feeling. While I did not have a hematoma, I had gone in for my fill 2 weeks ago, expecting to get one. My doc told me he wanted me to heal longer, even though I'd only lost 2 lbs since my post op visit and it'd been 5weeka post op. I was frusterated I forgot to ask all the questions I had. Now I am kind of happy I didn't get one

Oh, wow! I hate to hear that but you are doing so good! Keep up the good work and motivation!

Hey, we had our surgeries just one day apart! I'm sorry to hear that the fill didn't happen for you Where is your port? Mine is up quite high (I had my first fill today). I hope that hematoma gets going quick so you can get a fill. Have fun with your workouts! How exciting that you have a personal trainer.

I'm sorry to hear this, but just think of it as a minor glitch. Keep your head up and your attitude strong and positive. This is just a little bump in the long road you are headed down. You may have to "diet" for a bit longer while you wait for a fill, but you know you can do that.

Yes this happened to me on my first fill , no hematoma. But my Dr. thought I might have an infection. So I flew to Denver and instead of a fill I was sent home with antibiotics. The Dr. and I both agreed that it was not worth the risk. I am a self pay. This does mean you will be in bandster hell longer, so stay strong. Try not to worry just start working out and it will be time for your fill sooner than you know. Remember this is for life no quick fix LOL. Keep up the good work. And good luck.

Band 3/11/10

That sucks! My port is up high, like right below my boobs. He said it's easier to access where there isn't much fat.

Mine is there too.

Aww that sucks! But hang in there you can do it w/o the fill for now

I haven't been banded yet so don't know your frusteration. I am sure it bites!

19 pounds down is great!! Keep up the good work!!