Leaky band.

purplepoppy · March 16, 2009

Anybody had one? I think I have but won't know for sure until X-ray, paid £7,500 for op with THG and they want £175 for an X-Ray - as if !!!!

Freckles · March 16, 2009

Yes i had a leaking band.

In Feb 2008, after being banded in 2005, I woke up one day with no restriction whatsoever.

I went for a fill, and the next day nothing had changed.

To cut it short, I paid over £250 for a contrast study scn/x-ray to ascertain where the hole was.

The x-rays showed that it was the actual band.

But 2 weeks ago when I had a new band implanted ( yes had to pay again, but got a discount) the surgeon confirmed that the actual hole was in the tubing, and not in the band.

I hope that helps you chick, if you want to know anything else ask away, or pm me.

purplepoppy · March 16, 2009

Thanks for that Freckles, I've been quoted £175 for an X-Ray, I've made an appointment with my NHS Doctor for 25th to ask his advice, he referred me for fills when my package expired with THG so I'm hopeful he'll help but I don't want to wait months either so we'll see what he says, I've had no restriction for months and struggling to maintain my 3 stone loss since I was banded a year ago , the thought of gaining it all back horrifies me but I'm not going with THG again, I don't trust them.

Freckles · March 16, 2009

You have my sympathy Poppy, I'm so sorry, I know how I felt.

But i was so delighted that I could eat anything , that I did and when I went for my second op a couple of weeks ago I was heavier than when I started the first time.

Its so hard.

Who was the manufacturer of your band, do you know, or can you find out?

Mine gave me a new band for free after my surgeon tormented them.

My daughter went with THG 8 months before I had mine done and she's great, she's lost a whopping 8 stone.

You are lucky to have the support of your GP, keep us posted and let us know how you are getting on.xxx