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14Cc Band Maxed Out At 10Cc? Is This Possible?



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I posted this a few months ago when I got my fill, but I wanted to add something. When I saw my PA, the plunger that injects the saline backed out by itself without any pulling, telling my PA that there was too much pressure because it's maxed out. I have a 14 cc Realize band and only 10cc in it. I feel that I could use another fill but my husband disagrees. He's convinced that my PA knows what he's talking about and that it would hurt me if I were to go to another doctor for a 2nd opinion.

So what would you do? Would you pay for a 2nd opinion about the fullness of the band or just white knuckle it forever? Can a fleuro be able to tell if it's full or not? I've never had a fill under fleuro - I don't even know how much it costs. I have a feeling if I go to the MD rather than PA he would give me another fill - but I really don't have a choice of who I see in the office. It's whoever is available.

What would you do?

Marci

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There is nothing wrong with a second opinion even If it only gives u opeave of mind that u r doing all u can do

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Not sure what fleuro (sp?) costs but i believe that is the test you want to see if the band placement/fill/etc. is right - insist on it if you can pay for it - it would be worth piece of mind. I have a 14 cc realize band and am at 9.00 ccs so your post has defintely got my attention - keep us updated!!!

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