Uncomfortable around port area and it's been MANY years

I do have an appointment to see Dr B next Thursday but wondering who has been through this. Last Monday, I thought I "pulled" a muscle in my abs but it seems to be ongoing. I called the nurse to see if I should go to my local hospital but she said to come see Dr B. Have others been through this? Could it be a slip / flipped port after all these guys? It's been about 9 years I think. I haven't had a fill in well over a year and very little weight loss so I don't know what might have spurred this.

On another note, I can't seem to lose - stuck around 195 and I'm only 5'2. Don't want another surgery, fills are a cycle (too much, take some out, too little, put some in). I'm considering getting it unfilled to try a bigger variety of foods but also worried I will gain back more weight.

Update - still in pain and Dr B gave cortisone shot end of March with no results. I've asked to have the band removed as I am now doing keto, have dropped 40 lbs and believe I can handle life without the band. I can surely handle life without the pain.

Removal scheduled for tomorrow.

I am looking to talk to someone who has had their band removed. How did you ever make out?

Gained almost everything back that I had lost. Very depressed about it.

Wow, I am so sorry to hear that. I have been having issues and I am schedule to see Dr. B July 22, 2021. I am really hoping that I do not have to have it removed. I am 12 years post op and have lost 100lbs but am afraid I may gain it back if I have to have the band removed. Were you not able to have a different type of surgery?

Jenn

I didn't ask for another surgery as I was at my goal weight at the time. I pushed for the removal as it was causing me discomfort for over a year. I wish I had let things be now.