WormButterfly

Oh my god, it left a mark on your liver you poor thing! OMG! I am speechless. I think I will see if there is someone better than my dr... You are all right he should have known from the Xrays if it was needed or not before getting me that worried and making my OH take a day off work (money is really tight here) to take me in to surgery only to have to go home hours later! You are all really nice people and really thank you all, I WISH i could hug each and every one of you.

Hello lovlies! I am sitting here smiling and sipping carrot, apple and ginger juice.. I just got back from hospital and I asked if it was really necessary My port is slightly flipped and she felt it really well and then spoke to my original Dr. N who did the original surgery and who is the lapband guy here in Australia and he said so long people can get into the port (even at the angle it is on) I dont need the surgery! So we drove home and I put on my Pyjamas and am here planning a day of bludge in front of the heater! So happy. Also I was told today if they had to go in again there is a huge risk of infection thaat can travel down all the way to the band and apparently that is a big risk. So my advice to anyone is not to have a port revision unless its 200% needed. Thank you all so much for your posts and kindness during my 'freak out' lol xx

Hello, I will keep this quick, I am having a port revision surgery (seems everyone is). My question is that will I have a new scar? OR will they go in through an old scar from the original lapband insertion surgery? I really need someone to let me know what happened with their own experience of a port revision. Some people are saying it was pain free some are saying they where in pain and bruised black and blue for weeks! Really appreciate it.. WB xoxo

Thank you all so much, I will ask about the partial anesthesia, I didn't know it existed as such! I feel the port all the time when I touch it or when I am rolling around in bed to get comfy, I have to lie a certain way or it feels like i am lying on a tenisball. You know ladies I am so scared, I am depressed and mostly I think it is all about the scar.. I exavuated myself. I think it is because I dont want another scar but then again as you said above... its not likely ill be a bikini babe again (sadly) and another great point was that a lady was much more comfy after it was fixed. I will go tomorrow morning and ask a lot of questions and see how I feel and in the end no one can make me do it hey. At least ill get my questions answered eitherway... I am so scared I wish you girls where in Melbourne!

LIndsay I need a revision because my port has ripped free on the bottom side and is facing up and virtually the only way to get a fill or unfill is from an angle that comes up directly from my nose down its mostly uncomfortable to be filled that way and when I sleep (tummy and side sleeper) I feel the port like an apple under my tummy. Angie its just so upsetting, I dont want more scars and It is another general anasthetic, Im really scared. I know it probably will all be okay but it still scares me. I will try to talk to him tomorrow over the phone but this guy shits me because he is always too busy to talk to his patients in one way unless it is in a consult which takes months to get. Thanks for your nice message. x

Hi everyone, I have not been here ages! Hope you are all well and happy and slimming down and loving life! I had my lapband put in I think it was 2008 on Valentines day actually, and 1 year later in 09 i was told i needed a revision, so went on the waiting list (Public). I got a call today and they want to do it next week (i forgot i needed it). Guys I need your help! Please... Do i 'need' this? Is it 'Vital' what are the benefits and cons? ATM they can access my port well one skillfull dr always does it perfectly. What happens if i just don't have the revision? Can a tilted port damage me or damage my band or anything? They want me to undergo General anesthetic for this revision and you know this scares EVERYONE in their right mind. The scarring sucks we all know it does suck and will it leave me with MORE scarring? Will it need revision... again one day? Im in two minds I really need your support right now ... I haven't been losing weight really im stuck at 90 kilos which is only 10 kilos down from my postop weight and my band is at its perfect level. I feel like I need someone to sing me happy songs that it's going to be okay... anyone? xoxoxo Thank you and I don't mean to sound negative. xx

Honestly, good on you for starting! I did and then i stopped. I struggle to excercise I dont know why! Maybe we could be exercise buddies and email etc? I think that if you do 5 minutes.. do 5 minutes its better than NO MINUTES! And then you can say to yourself you tried, you got up and DID some exercise.. Then after a couple of weeks do 10 minutes .. 15 minutes etc only do what your comfy with doing. I would hate you to hurt yourself or put more stress on your body etc.. If you like inbox me we should start a blog together..

Oh wow, well done girl! I cant sit on santas lap just yet.. but maybe next year You look so so so good! Its a lovely photo!

"I WILL SAVOR THE SWEET TREAT OF THE SCALE" These are wise words to live by for us bandsters! Thanks for that quote you have totally inspired me even more Merry Christmas! Lets all enjoy our sweet treats this year! Im looking forward to my 1st Christmas as a bandster... losing weight while everyone else is a piggy *grins*

Hi and welcome! Im a bit confused, what do you mean your at a '6'? A size 6? If so a size 6 is teeny tiny.. at least it is here in oz. Im not sure what you mean. The most one can be filled should be discussed with your specialist who put the band in as he/she knows what size band you have etc... (to be safe and all). Congratulations on your 35 pound loss though that is WONDERFUL! If you have not lost in 2 weeks you said it yourself try to watch your calories and quantities and above all exercise! Best of luck, i know its easier said than done .. xoxo

Hi there, I can sort of answer the first 2 questions a little bit. If you watch 60 minutes and ACA (A current Affair) these well respected shows had segments on diabetics who take insulin and that 60% did NOT need insulin a few months after their surgeries ever again! I dont personally know from experience but found that fact very fabulous as i have friends who are in insulin. While 60% is a good chance, it would sill be worth talking to your dr and or endocrinologist about.

Well its the 18th here in Australia! I just wanted to wish you the very best with your surgery and recovery. Thinking of you and remembering my surgery now too lol. Its an amazing feeling waking up and knowing you have made this huge positive choice, it may be sore but that will be blown away by the feeling of positivity, believe me. Best luck sweetie xoxo.

Very inspiring photos, I look forward to the day that I will be posting lovely photos like that again. Thank you for sharing your achievements. xo

Please phone your Doctor or go and see him/her. I didnt have pain that sounds any where near as bad as yours and as hope2lose said we are all different but if your worried and it sounds you are call your dr asap. Hope your better soon hun.