Removal of fluid before surgery?

[Berry 0]

I might need to have my thyroid removed soon. Will I need to have the Fluid removed from my band prior to the surgery?

[GayleTX 1]

My surgeon insisted I have all the Fluid removed before I had surgery a few months ago, then added it back gradually. It might depend on the type of surgery you're having, however - mine was abdominal and he was concerned that nausea/vomiting from anesthesia or just from a PB might damage the stitches. I would ask ASAP/