Do you think it leaks?

[tiffanye 0]

So I was reading something on the internet today that you have to keep getting fills once or twice a year to replace saline that slowly seeps out from the band membrane over time.

I had surgery last January. Had a fill in June and again in August so a total of 1.5 cc. I have no restriction right now...do you think anything is in there?

[elcee 3,341]

I am sure that there is Fluid in there. 1.5ml is a very small amount of fill(depending on the size of your band) and for the majority of people is not enough to give restriction. I am surprised that you have only been back to your Dr for fills twice. At this stage your appointments should be far more regular. You need to work with your Dr to optimise the efficiency of the band.

[tiffanye 0]

I would love to make it back to my doctor for more regular fills...My doctor is two and half hours aways. It cost me 100 for a fill plus a tank of gas $50 and a day off of work. I am self employed so no vacation or sick time. Right now we are trying to conceive as well.

I did have great restriction with just the band. I didn't even get a fill until 5 months after having my band.

[JoiaRox 430]

Did you ever have restriction with only 1.5cc? I'm two months out of surgery, have had three fills and am up to 7cc in a 14cc band. I'm just now feeling restriction TODAY, after yesterday's 3rd fill. Of course, my doc's office is five minutes away and covered by insurance, so I have no excuse not to schedule fills quickly in order to get to restriction and take care of myself. I understand why you haven't been in!

As for a leak, I'd be more concerned if you had felt restriction at 1.5cc and then, over a long period of time, you didn't. Without restriction, it's unlikely you've done anything to pierce the band.

[tiffanye 0]

yeah i had restriction before...I am not worried about it having a hole. but the article I read some something about it seeping through the membranes so i am thinking they are talking about the seems or something. not so much as a leak but just over time it looses some liquid.< /p>