Need port re-attached...questions!

[travelinsnorkel 0]

So, I've been having to get my fills at the hospital under fluoro for $450 a pop because the doc hasn't been able to access the port in the office. Today I went to have this done and he was having a hard time getting to it. He did the fill, but says that the port has totally detached and it can flip around. He says that I need to have surgery to re-attach the port. I asked him what the cause for this could be and he didn't give me a good answer. I asked if it could be from working out, he said, possibly. I work out a lot and do pilates, all of which I was approved to do. What causes the port to flip? Since I am self pay, I am going to have to pay for the surgery out of pocket, any estimates on how much this might cost. How extensive is the surgery? Do they usually reattach the port in the same place? I'm sure the doc will answer some of these questions when I meet with him before the surgery, but now I'm worrying about it!

[Brockbabe82 0]

I am so sorry you are having such a tough time! I cant really answer any of your questions but I will send you some positive vibes! Good luck.

[cattoy71 0]

Man that sucks travelin....maybe this is will be what makes things easier.