I went to the doctors today to get a fill and was unable to get it. My doctor said he could get fluid in, but he couldn't get any out. He had me do the barium swallow and it looks to him as if part of my port has broken and possible a kink in the tubing. He was to go in and look around and do a port revision. We just have to wait to see if insurance will accept it. He said this is not normal and not sure that has caused this. I've only been banded since May 1st of this year. :-( I'm so worried.

Hello, Sorry to hear that. I'm having issues too! did you have any pain in that area?

I had this same thing happen in late May (I was banded February 1st). Went in for a fill, and he could get fluid in, but nothing out. My tubing was kinked, and he was hoping he'd be able to just go in and straighten it out. I actually ended up needing a port replacement. It sucked having to have another surgery so soon after being banded, but it was a pretty quick and easy recovery, and now all is well! Feel free to message me if you have any questions!

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So sorry for you. I hope he gets you straightened out soon. Hang in there.

I'm sorry to read all that and I hope everything works out for you and the Dr. is able to easily remedy the situation.

I am curious to know if he told you what might the tubing kink up? Is it something that happened on the install of the band or something after?

I always think about that when I am doing certain exercises, though I do try not to worry about it...I am curious to know what might cause something like that.

Hope you get it fixed. I would ask him if the type of band and port placed have others had issues with. Hope your insurance will pay to get it replaced. Nothing like being newly banded and having issues like that to deal with.

Same thing happened to me. Was banded on6/12. Went today for second fill .. I have been feeling like the first fill did absolutely nothing so was very excited for this one . He does it under X-ray so he knows right where to go. Well he can put fluid in but not take it out .. After looking further he sees that the port is not attached to the catheter so I am thinking I probably have never had any fluid go into my band . Says the port must have been defective .. Nothing I did.. And will have to be replaced . Anyone that knows what the procedure is like .. Any input would be great .