2nd time around is hard! harder than 2nd time. not so much pain in incisions...but the pain from the gas! Bloating is severe! Is this normal?!

How common are slips? How do you know?

not too common. I had severe stomach poisoning with alot of vomiting and it slipped...never went fully back to it's right spot....

It's normal. Some people experience more pain with gas and bloating then others but the ones who do are in serious discomfort. It passes though. Walking helps more then anything probably. Also gas-x.

Thanks! Yup...doing as much walking as possible....and gas x is my friend! it's been over 3 weeks now...and I'm on solids and feeling a little better...especially after a bm! Still feel a little swollen and bloated...but the bruising is almost gone and I'm going for my first fill Jan.7th....

See, I am a lot more sore this time. My dr. had was able to save my original port, but had to make a bigger incision for some reason (either to get the new band in or old one out). I'm not as gassy, but sore!!! Its only been 4 days I know next week will be better. I look like my belly has been sprayed with bullets (I also had my gall bladder removed last time). It looks aweful, but battle scars right????

See I am much more sore this time. My dr. had to make a bigger incision near the port area either to get the new band in or the old one out. He was able to keep my old port in place. I'm not that gassy, just really sore. I am probably moving around too much and I don't like the liquid loritab so I only take it when I need it. I'm not real sure if my replacement would be considered a slip, but it definately wasn't working and thats all I really care about, long as it works now, its all good!

I hear you! The second time around is much more painful. I'm exactly 1 month out today....and I'm still swollen, bruised and as he replaced it all, he gave me a new port...with a new location...it's a little lower in my abdomin and I now have a new little dent on my tummy. Battle scars....geez....your right! I've been super depressed too. I guess it being winter doesn't help....but I just feel like this my last chance. I hope your feeling better. Did you get any pain meds? I have Tylenol#3 just in case!:wink_smile: