Went to get my second fill last week, my surgery was July 18. My first fill was done with fluoroscopy with no problem, the second attempt was done manually at a different location with out fluoroscopy, the NP couldn't access the center of my port, she said it was tilted because of swelling, have anyone else experienced this. I will be going back on Wednesday for a fill with fluoroscopy. Now I'm afraid something is wrong.

My port is flipped but still accessible. It takes some manipulation to get my fills. An experienced nurse was able to get at it after another nurse had failed. I think it really depends on how comfortable the nurse is with moving the port around. My port sticks out (looks sideways ) when I lay down. Don't give up. Ask your clinic for a nurse who is experienced with difficult to reach ports.

I found out my port was tilted on the first fill. The NP was able to give me a fill both times I've been in. I have no idea how it tilted. I do not know what it means to have a tilted port, since I am still new to this. It doesn't seem to be a problem though. The tilted port was discovered during an x-ray when the NP couldn't locate it on my first fill.

My port is tiltled a little, but the surgeon said that there is no problem because the band is in the proper position. He has alittle problem, but since he knows what angle it is at, he is okay about it. (He is the only one that fills me, now)

Thank you guys so much for the feedback, love this site!

Hi I'm having the same problem . I was banded on the 1st July , my 1st fill was a nightmare and am not convinced the fluid went in, I went for second fill last week and she couldn't access the port . Currently waiting to see surgeon this week :-(

Hi I'm having the same problem . I was banded on the 1st July , my 1st fill was a nightmare and am not convinced the Fluid went in, I went for second fill last week and she couldn't access the port . Currently waiting to see surgeon this week :-(

It is tricky when the port is tilted to get a fill. today I went in for my 3rd fill and another NP was there and had no problems giving my fill. The NP said as I lose more weight, the port may tilt back? Is there an x-ray tech on site where you go get your fills? There's one on Monday and Thursday where I go so I always make sure to schedule my appts on those days, in case I need an xray to locate my port. Good luck.

Edited September 28, 201411 yr by catlover602

I'm not sure as it was only the second time I had been .. I have an appointment Tuesday so hoping I can find out more .

She has booked me in with the surgeon to see if he can help thanks for reply :-)