I was originally banded in October 2005 and started losing weight, after one of my fills I noticed I did not feel restriction and it took 6 mos. to convience doctors something was wrong. Yep tubing punctured! Re-Banded October 2007 weight not coming off thought I had failed and started giving up. Decided to see a new doc closer to home and he found that the tubing and port had become disconnected so again surgery March 2009. I thought everything would be ok this time. Went for my first fill and would you believe my sutures came out and the port has flipped. The doctor says it is because the sutures did not hold in the scar tissue and he has faith that he can flip & fill band without surgery. I am so frustrated and do not know what to do. Going May 12th for second attempt at another fill. Has any had these complications or have any suggestions or advice? HELP!:glare:

As an update I went to doc on Tuesday and he was able to flip the port and fill it. I am glad I stuck it out and I will keep a positive attitude and start losing the weight now!!!

Congrats. I am not banded yet but hope to be next month. I am sorry about everything you had to go through and am hoping everything goes well for me. I am glad you switched docs and now everything is going better.....Jennifer

Thanks - even though there has been some bumps in the road I still believe it is the best decision I have made. I wish you the best of luck, everything will be fine.

Noella