Where Did The Saline Go?

[becky42 0]

I went to the doctor this week. I had 3.5 cc in my 4 cc band last visit (December). This time he only pulled out 2.5 cc. Because I had lost 7.5 lbs since December, he only added .5 cc, which puts me at less than I had to begin with.

I'm getting frustrated because I'm not losing weight like I should. In fact, since Wednesday I have gained two lbs. :teeth_smile: Any thoughts on what to do?

[thenume 2]

This sounds like you have a leak. I wonder why your doc didn't comment on the amount of saline difference... did you ask him?

Are you absolutely sure you had 3.5cc's. That's partically closing the band.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

That has happened to me before. The dr. thought I had a leak and gave me a huge fill. I was completely miserable for one weekend, until I could go back on Monday to have some taken out.

Since then, my dr. has told me this happens to a lot of people and he has decided that the saline dissipates.(whatever than means, evaportates perhaps?)

[tonya66 13]

My doc said that some of the fill is always left in the tubing when he takes mine out, so he never gets exactly what he put in out, usually its a .5 cc difference.

Do you feel less restriction? Or about the same?

Also, sometimes the fill really doesn't kick in until about 2 weeks, don't ask me why, but it has happened to me several times. I am going for my 10th fill next Monday. I'm getting close to my sweet spot, but not quite there.

[becky42 0]

My doc said he has seen this in a lot of people. It's funny though, because I do feel more restriction now. Perhaps your doc is right Sunshine. It must still be there just not coming out. 1 cc I thought was a lot though. I'm hoping this will help me get jumpstarted again.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I have never had a fill kick in later. I can tell the next day how it's going to be. I have heard a lot of other people say that though!

I think I have 3 cc's in a 4 cc band and it's perfect.

[pammie 0]

I had all my saline taken out at my 4th fill last week and I had lost .75mls. My Dr said that it was due to Fluid being left in the tubing. Many people experience this and there is very little that can be done. Don't loose heart.

[bigjim6278 0]

Saline does not dissapate or evaporate from a closed system. It msst have had a leak and the doc that mentioned dissapating must think everyone is as stupid as he is.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I really don't think my dr. is stupid. I was checked the next time and all my saline was there, so I have no leak.