I had previously posted this question, but on the wrong forum. I think I may have a flipped port because I was able to feel it round and flat on my left side, but now it just feels like a slight bulge. I am concerned and was wondering if there are any major complications from a flipped port. Will I need surgery to have it repaired? I'm already upset with my slow loss and now this. Any words of encouragement are welcome. Thanks.

I just had surgery 12/15 to fix a flipped port. I went in for a fill on 12/11 and it didn't go so well. He was thinking that it was because I have so much weight to lose. Then it was obvious that the needle was touching the back of the port.

How it flipped? well actually we are pretty sure that it happened when I hit a deer in November. (11th, ironicly a month before my fill appt). When the seatbelt restrained me, it pulled on my stomach and ripped my sutures that were holding my port to my abdominal wall. He sent me for an abdominal xray right from my appt. Surgery was scheduled that afternoon for monday.

I am still recovering. I feel like I have been carved up like a turkey! The port site had to be moved over about 2 inches to get put into decent tissue. Plus I am very bruised.

I had my revision surgery on 12/10, I was only sore for 3-4 days. I am 8 days out now and have no pain at all:cool:

Hi there! You should definately call your doctor w/ your concerns.

My port was flipped upside down. When my dr attempted to give me a fill, we just heard the sound of metal. She said it sounded like it was upside down, which was confirmed w/ a cat scan. I also have a port infection. They scheduled an appt for me to have surgery at the hospital. She was going to go in, turn the port over, and attempt cleaning out the infected area.

However, I lost my job (due to my complications), and my insurance! The hospital canceled my appt because I was in the self pay boat, and unable to pay the whole amount for the surgery.

My dr went ahead and did the procedure in her office. She went in and flipped it over and sewed me back up - only charging me for the fill itself which was $100!

So.... it all depends on your dr. Obviously I would be in a rough spot if my dr weren't so understanding and caring.

Keep us updated!

NataliesMommy;

Your Dr. actually did the procedure in her office? She only charged you for a fill? I didn't know a procedure like that could be done in an office setting. This isn't a Dr.; she's an ANGEL!! That is one woman that cares and takes the Hypocratic oathe to heart and what a BIG heart she has, too!! Next time you see her give her a handshake from me and thank her.

Also, ask her where I can find someone like that? I had my surgery done in MX and I'm finding it impossible to find anyone that will do a port revision so access can be accomplished more easily. It actually sits sideways and I've got pictures to prove it. I'd pay more than a fill price, but some drs. are down right GREEDY and exorbatant with their prices!!

Tacy M.

went for my first fill last week and dr said my port flipped from sleeping on my side. will attempt to fix it on sept 22 2012..had lb surgery july 5 2012..very discouraged

I had my revision surgery on 12/10, I was only sore for 3-4 days. I am 8 days out now and have no pain at all:cool:

what did you revise to? Hows that working thus far.

Hey this sounds familiar to me. I recently started feeling a bruised feeling in my left side. I never could feel my port before and now I feel like a hard ball feeling at that area on my side. Is that what you are talking about' date=' a bump feeling? Could it be my port has flipped? How would I know? I am going to call the doctor. It still feels tender on my side. Any ideas?[/quote']

Sounds a lot like me. My port is on the right and I can feel it a little. Recently though, I have a little bump or knot more towards the surface. It's a little tender but I'm pretty sure it's not the port cause it's in a little different spot but still at my port incision scar area. I'm 6 months out and I don't want to think its an infection this late in the game. Any thoughts or similar things please let me know.

Thanks

I have not been told that my port is flipped, but the last month the area around the port is very sore and burns a lot. Any one else have the burning sensation? Keep in mind I've had the band for 10 months.

There are several ppl including myself that have soreness in that same area. Could it be a coincidence that we have this pain, or could it have already been known that we would experience this feeling as a part of having the band. The reason I say that is, when I told my Dr about what I was feeling when I la y on that side, he said Oh Yea, You Will Feel The Port. He then said You know that you'll have to deal with something as a result of surgery. You can't have your cake and eat it to. I felt like crying. Nobody ever told me that I would have to forever live in pain.

I have no idea what happened to mine it took the Dr about 1 hour to find where to fill. He said it slipped down. About 30 holes later I got my fill didn't feel anything but seen what he did was not good. Hubby was mad. But I didn't care he will find it right off next time.

Oh man, that looks awful. Glad you didn't feel that. My Dr. has never said that I have a slipped band ,but it took this new Dr. a little longer to put 2cc back in. I have always believed that I have a flipped port. I'm feeling better now than I did on my last post, but I still don't know my outcome

i am going next saturday to try and find my port again..i gained a pound and feel so discouraged..please keep me in your prayers as i pray for all the bandsters..

Please do Granny, and we'll do the same.

i am going next saturday to try and find my port again..i gained a pound and feel so discouraged..please keep me in your prayers as i pray for all the bandsters..

Don't loose hope they didn't want to fill me I had lost 2 pounds avg a week but I was going to the gym 7 days a week about 2 hours a day. I told the Dr it's not how I wanted to live the rest of my life what would happen if I stop he seen it my way lol