defective band

[Sillie0701 0]

:sad_smile:Hi my name is Gabby, I was banded on Nov 1, 07 by Dr. Nazarian in Ca. I was loosing about 7-9 lbs per month for the first three months. After February 08 I would get filled and loose complete restriction after 2 weeks. I finally realized that there could be a leak somewhere. I was supposed to have a flouroscopy done with contrast to see where the leak was, but ended up getting a 5cc fill that left me unable to eat or drink. I feel like crap and the worst part of this is that I cant get saline out because the doctor is able to inject, but unable to draw saline back. Has anyone been through this and if you have, What do I do?

Edited November 2, 2008 by Sillie0701

[mns-ortiz 0]

Hi ,

People get unfilled all the time if they are to tight.

I don't understand why your Dr is unable to take some out.

I think you should call around to other fill Dr s and ask them about this.

Also I have a 10 cc band and my Dr told me that 4ccs should be the max amount of fill it should hold. I have 2 1/2 ccs and am pretty tight. So I think you are way over filled. Good luck to you.

[Bamagal 1]

He may not be able to pull it back because the tube is kinked,but if you can not eat or drink at all he has to get it out even if surgery is the only option.As to the fill amount I have 4.5 and only tight in the am at night I can eat alot,A 10 cc band holds 10cc's a 10cm band holds 4cc they are not the same band.

[mns-ortiz 0]

Hello,

I looked in my wallet at my lapband card and sure enough I do have a 10cm band not a 10 cc band.

Thanks for the info

I had no idea but now I do.

Thank you:thumbup: