I have had the same port pain for over 9 years since my surgery. I stopped using my Lap band (LB) after two years (completely unfilled, no slips). I have suffered in silence with this constant pain for a long time because of the shame I felt that I did this to myself and thought "why would I not hurt? I have a foreign object in my body!" But enough is enough. Last night I layed on my left side and just wept. I am so tired of hurting. The LB removal bariatric doctor did not even look at my port?
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Bariatric surgery has risk. It's a significant operation. Don't be lured by claims that Lapband surgery is safe and easy and reversible. Living with a Lapband is NOT easy. You would get tired of the frequent and expensive visits to the doctor to have it adjusted.These comments are in res...
Laura,
It sounds like your band is too tight. It's either because the band was adjusted too tight or your band has slipped. To me, it's a slippage til proven otherwise. You need to get back in with your surgeon for evaluation.
Good Luck!
Dr H
You are able to see a full portion if you're not feeling restriction after six eight bites, then your Lap-Band needs to be tightened. It's just not as tight as it can be to limit how much food you take in, and then think if you visit your bariatric surgeon they'll feel that a...