mimi

[mimi5 0]

Hi I have never done this before so hope I know what I am doing. I had my lap band surgery on 1-10-2008. Unfortunately I have only felt restrictions for a few days after surgery and a few days after my two fills. My last fill was Monday March 3rd and felt the restriction for one day. When I got my first fill February 11th there was only 0.5cc of Fluid. The doctor filled with 3 1/2cc. At my appointment on the 3rd there was only 2cc fluid left and he filled with 4 1/2cc. I am thinking about making another appointment for next week. Has anyone else had this problem this number of times?

[Wheetsin 714]

Restriction right after surgery is most likely due to the swelling. The same can be said for feeling it right after fills. I'm guessing you have a 10cc band, and I know many, many people who have needed 10+ fills to achieve good restriction.

But - if I read your post correctly, you have disappearing Fluid?

When I got my first fill February 11th there was only 0.5cc of Fluid. The doctor filled with 3 1/2cc.

So that would put you at 4cc...

At my appointment on the 3rd there was only 2cc fluid left and he filled with 4 1/2cc.

So somehow you went from 4cc to 2cc, and were given another 4.5 to give you a current total of 6.5cc. Is that right?

[mimi5 0]

Dear Weetsin,

I thought I had replied to you but now I am not so sure. Not only do I need info on the lap band but also on posting to forums! To answer your questions the totals I gave you were the total he filled with. First fill a total of 3.5 cc and second fill total of 4.5cc. Yes it seems I am losing Fluid each time. I am concerned that I may need further surgery and with my cardiac problems that would not be an easy solution for me. Have you ever heard of anyone with a loss of Fluid?

[socalgal3 4]

Many people have experienced loss of Fluid from the band. Some people have mentioned a thicker solution called Omnipaque that can help with leaks. Ask your fill doctor about it.