Hi everyone..Well, I just got home from the hospital.. I went to see my dr. with the x-ray and i was in surgery less than 3 hrs from seeing him.. My port was there but the tubing has literally snapped or broke off.. The tubing was laying in my stomach with a rather sharp point and that is what was giving me all the pain.. It was rubbing against the peritinum and that is painful.. I can't believe the dr. who took the x-ray said i had strained a muscle. So be careful.. I didn't know if my bladder was falling out, my appendix had ruptured or my intestines were all screwed up.., all from this piece of drooping tube.. Surgery went fine.. they only had to do 1 hole and then the new port and connected me up.. much simplier than the original surgery.

I had paid out of pocket for my first surgery and then i HAD TO PAY FOR THIS ONE.. I am supposed to send my receipts and everything to the company that made the band and let them know it was defective.. I hope they reimburse me.. this was not my fault.. Has anyone else had to come up with the funds and wait for reimbursement.. I guess the hospital staff are going to help me with this.. That is the only thing that pissed me off.. But i guess i would do it again.. Thanks for all your words of support.. I hope this is port is going to stay put.. lol.. Oh yea, since this WAS NOT ELECTIVE surgery, i was wondering if i shouldn't submit to my own insurance.. as well as the company who made the band.. I'm alittle confused on this issue.. Anyone who can help me, I would really appreciate it. Gonna rest now.. thank you again.

Thanks, Becky. I did call today and said it wasn't urgent because it was feeling better. I'll let you know what I hear. Nothing like what you went through. Glad it's over and done with. I'm sure everything will be fine.