Dr. C: Leak?

[*JASMINE* 1]

Hi Dr. C,

I went in to get a fill today because I've gained 15lbs over the holidays. It had been a year since I was filled. I originally had 7.6 cc, but when I went in today, the doctor could only pull out 2.6 cc. That's a 5cc difference! He said that it might have leaked out, but did not seem concerned about it. He was actually in quite of a hurry, so I was not able to ask him anything else about it. He quickly filled me with 3 cc and sent me on my way. Is this a normal occurance? Can that amount of Fluid evaporate/leak out in a year? Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Trace Curry 1]

If you had 7.6 cc total put in and they only got 2.6 out I might be worried. If 7.6cc was the actual number the surgeon got out the last time and now he only got out 2.6 then I might be. A little can leak, like less than 1cc/year, because the membrane is porous (at least some people think so). 5cc is too much for that though.

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Hi Dr. C,

I went in to get a fill today because I've gained 15lbs over the holidays. It had been a year since I was filled. I originally had 7.6 cc, but when I went in today, the doctor could only pull out 2.6 cc. That's a 5cc difference! He said that it might have leaked out, but did not seem concerned about it. He was actually in quite of a hurry, so I was not able to ask him anything else about it. He quickly filled me with 3 cc and sent me on my way. Is this a normal occurance? Can that amount of Fluid evaporate/leak out in a year? Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[*JASMINE* 1]

Thanks so much for your help, Dr. C. It's too bad you're not located down here in Texas. I'm really in need of a caring and thorough fill doctor. Your patients should consider themselves very lucky:).