How does doctor check for leaks?

Caramelt · February 19, 2009

I was banded March 18, 2008 and have lost 50lbs. I know that's really slow but I've always lost slowly. Now, it seems as if weight loss has stopped :eek: and I want to lose at least 30 lbs. more. My next doctor visit is March 9 and he said he will check for a leak. I've really been concentrating on eating healthy and exercising so I don't think it's my diet but this stall has go to GO! How does your doctor check for leaks?

ckelly37 · February 19, 2009

Usually when u go for a fill they remove what u already have in there to make sure its the exact amount they put in last time..so if u had 4cc on ur last fill on this fill he should be able to remove 4ccs from ur band...r u makin sure the calories u eat are the calories ur burnin when u exercise? maybe u stopped losin weight right this second but ur losin inches? how filled is ur band?

KelinTx · February 19, 2009

Have them check your Fluid level against what was put in you to see if you are missing any. If a significant amount is not lost you can safely rule out a leak. When i was checked for a leak what they did was ......totally empty out my band then under fluoroscopy injected dye into it to pin point the leak.

Caramelt · February 19, 2009

Thanks for the advice. I haven't taken my measurements yet this month. I have about 6 cc in but I have the large band. Still trying to find the right restriction level so I really have to watch the food intake. My doctor is little conservative on fills to help prevent overfilling.