The other day when I was using the restroom, I leaned to wipe and I felt a 'pop' in my stomach - it didn't hurt, just took me by suprise. Has anyone else have this happen and am I ok only being a few days post-op?

Melissa

I had a similar experience two days post-op when I sneezed rather hard. Of course my "pop" was accompanied with a burning sensation and pain for a few days afterwards. I talked to the nurse at my dr's office and she said not to worry about it. Turns out I probably should have because when I went in for my first fill the dr. couldn't access my port since it had flipped over totally. I have had two port revision surgeries since my band was placed in Sept. 07. I actually think it's on it's way over again. (total bummer) I am sure what you experienced isn't as serious as all of this but it wouldn't hurt just to ask the dr if you should be worried. It doesn't hurt to make the call just to be on the safe side. Good luck!

The other day when I was using the restroom, I leaned to wipe and I felt a 'pop' in my stomach - it didn't hurt, just took me by suprise. Has anyone else have this happen and am I ok only being a few days post-op?

Melissa

oh my goodness! I have not had my surgery yet, but i can't belive that this is possible. Have you called your Dr. yet? Keep us posted because I am curious about what his response will be. be careful and take care of yourself.

Edited August 31, 200818 yr by NinaWoo
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Hi,

My name is Mutt, and I will be getting my band done on 9/19/08. You said this happend 2 maybe three times. What has your doc. said? why is this happened and what are the long term effects?

My dr. calls me is "trouble child" it seems as though I am the only patient of his who has had a problem with my port flipping more than once (there have been a couple not many who have had port revision one time) He thinks it's because my underlying tissue is weak. I have my one year appt next month and will find out then if my port is flipped over again. For now it isn't a problem because I don't need a fill, it only becomes tricky when he needs access to the port. If indeed it is turned over I will need to have another revision and the dr. will detach the port and tubing from the band and put new on. There haven't been any ill-effects since the band itself has been working the whole time. I still lose weight, I'm not in any pain, and I go about my daily routine like nothing has changed. I am just getting a little worn out with having surgery every 3-4 months.

I had this happen at the gym when I was doing some pull-down weights. It was most painful for a couple of days so I stayed away from the gym for that time. I thought maybe I ripped a stitch, but now it's fine. I watched a video of my surgery and I can see how you can "pull" the stitches, but I think it might be hard to really pull them totally out, at least the way my surgeon has mine in. But, you know what, if you are concerned, call YOUR DOCTOR. That is what they are there for.