I had my 4th fill about 2 weeks ago....OMG....it was horrible! Let me start by saying that the previous fills were easy and I had no pain associated with it, but this one was BAD>>>>REAL BAD!:scared2: My doc and I decided it was time for another fill so he had the nurse prep everything for 1 more cc. He felt around for the port and inserted the needle. You know when your doc finds the port you hear and feel it "POP" when the needle goes in. Well, he kept jabbing me without hitting the port. Finally he said he had it and drew the saline out. He then proceeded to tell me that the fluid was somewhat discolored but it should be okay and went ahead and put it back in with the 1 more cc.

Now 2 weeks later my stomach feels like I have been in a boxing match! :boxing_smiley:For the last 2 days I have been hurting at the port site mostly after I eat. Has this happened to anyone else?

My doc has me coming back on the 20th to do an x-ray to make sure everything is okay but I can't understand why he has me waiting so dag-on long?!?!?:drool:

That sounds horrible, I'm sorry that happened to you.

Your doctor sounds incompetent. He was not concerned that the Fluid was discolored? There should be no reason why it is discolored. Additionally, he should have you come in for an xray right now. You should document everything that has happened (day by day) since the last fill and from today on (including the discolored liquid in your band, and your doctor telling you it was not a problem, when you called him to schedule an exam for the pain you are having, and his response, as well as any pain or episodes you have had or will have). If something happens, god forbid, and you end up in the hospital as a result, you'll want to make sure your doctor is held accountable for his failure to provide adequate and competent care. Otherwise, you will be stuck footing a bill that could get big. I would call again and demand to be seen today or tomorrow. Good luck. :drool:

sounds like mechanical failure of the port. I hope not though.

I forgot to mention that this particular incident was recorded by my son. I had all 4 of my kids there with me because they were all interested in how the adjustments were made. My 13 year old son decided he would record the fill so that I could actually watch it too. We never expected it to be such a long video! If anyone can tell me how to post that video here or anywhere else....I will try to get it up