Leak in the Band

[terri b 0]

Hi there,

I have not visited the site or posted in a long time. I have lost 80 lbs since my band in Nov. 2005. Well today I was told that I have a leak in my band and it needs to be replaced! What else can be done if anything. I have read about a "fix a flat" solution-what is this and is it safe? I am worried that I will gain wgt. back or not lose any more. I am so depressed I could not concentrate at work after findng out. HELP!! :help:

[beachgirl 2]

It's called ominpague and I bet it would be worth a try if your leak isn't bad. Google it and see what you come up with and I wish you all the luck in the world.

[juliegeraci 7]

I used the solution and it worked magic on me. I've held my fill since January.

[terri b 0]

Julie

Did your doctor have any problems with using it?? I am so wanting to try it. I really don't want it replaced if I can help it.

Thanks a bunch

Terry

[DrewsLou 3]

Is the leak in your band or in your port/tubing? I thought I read some time back about another patient with this doctor having a similar complication.

I had to have my port/tubing replaced because of a leak. It wasn't that bad!

[juliegeraci 7]

Terri, is your leak in the tubing or in the actual lapband itself. If its in the tubing you can have them use that thicker solution. It looks exactly like saline but it thicker and stickier. Julie

[terri b 0]

My leak is actually in the band. It looks like surgery or not. It is a difficult dicision as I have lost 80pounds and have not gained any back. I am off all blood pressure meds and feel really good. i guess the question is " do I want the band replaced?????

Terri

[sledge-67 0]

I think I have a leak too. I get a fill and its really tight for a week then boom hardly anything,

I have lost 110 lbs since Aug 05 and am not loseing or gain so far.

I can eat anything i want np just not as much as before.

[terri b 0]

sledge

That is exactly how I was, tight for about a week then nothing. The last fill I had did nothing. That is when the doc said lets check it out. I still am not sure if I want to pay the bucks and have the pain all over again! I know I am the only one who can make the decision, but I am at a loss--If your band is leaking what will you do?

Terri

[Beckie 0]

I just found out thursday that I have a leak. I am going in Monday to have contrast and find out what to do. Possibly surgery. What has happened with others in this situation?

[tonya66 13]

My dr. emailed me and said I might have a leak. He is actually the fill dr. not my surgeon. How do they tell if you have a leak? What test do they do?

I was filled on Friday and by Friday afternoon, I could tell I could feel nothing. So I emailed the doc and told him.

I'm so frustrated............

[barbie2007 0]

Could someone tell me how a leak is detected?

Thanks!

[mis42 0]

Did you have to go back into surgery to have your port changed? Was it painful?

[mis42 0]

Julie,

Was your leak in the band or the port? What solution did they use? I wonder if the manufactor of the port has some kind of warrenty if the band leaks.

[mis42 0]

What happened with your band? Did you have a leak , if so where?