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So, just met with the Dr. 1st he tried to pull out what was in (should be at least 7cc per his records) & nothing came out. He then added 1cc & was able to pull that out but nothing more. He thinks I have a slow leak that didn't show up on the fluoroscopy. He says the only thing to do is go back in & replace the band. I was self pay & he won't charge me for the new surgery. I'm thinking I'm going to get a second opinion before I commit to another surgery. Anyone gave any recs for a San Diego area dr for a second opinion? Thank you!

I am feeling frustrated and going in for my 4th fill this week so hoping to get some advice. I am down only 20 pounds since my surgery on 6/28/12. I had my 1st fill about 4 weeks post op. The Dr. put in 3cc (I have an 11cc band) and he was unable to pull any of the liquid back out after filling. He seemed mildly concerned but told me all was ok and to come back in 4 weeks for another fill. I felt little to no restriction after the 1st fill. So 1 month later I am back and after filling me another 2cc he is still unable (after much poking and proding) to retrieve the liquid back. At this point he is concerned and schedules me for a fluoroscopy to see if there is a leak. Radiologist gave me 1cc and saw no leak. Radiologist also said he was unable to see how much fluid was in the band. So a few weeks later I am back at my Dr's questioning what is going on, why will the liquid not come back out? He thinks there may be some sort of strange vacumm suction happening in my band and gives me 2 more ccs. This time he was able to pull out about 1cc. Again, he seems mildly concerned...but says to come back in 4 weeks for another fill. So...it seems like I should have about 8ccs in my band, but I am feeling very little restriciton and the Dr. is not able to get anything back out to confirm I actually have 8cc's in there. This is a Dr. that I trust and came highly recommended..but i am starting to freak a little as I have had all these fills & he is unable to get anything back...plus the restriction isn't there. Has anyone had anything similar happen will their fills?

Thanks for posting. Very inspirational!

Having band surgery on June 28th here in San Diego. Starting clear liquid diet tomorrow. Starting to feel nervous about the surgery. Good luck everyone!!!