A leak in my band....

bandfan1 · June 9, 2009

I went in for a fill on Monday. Last month I went in twice in 1 week because I wasn't feeling any restriction. This time I told him again that I felt very little restriction and that he filled me twice the previous month.

He pulled out all of the saline and realized that I only had 1cc in my band. According to his calculations, I should have WAY more.....more like 5cc's.

He triple filled me and told me to come back next Monday. He will measure the Fluid again. If it is less, then I will have to have a "dye" test (fluoroscopy) where they can see where the leak is.

He said that if it is in my port, it is simple procedure to replace the port. If it is in my band, I will have to go in for an overnight stay and the full operation again!!!!!! :thumbup:

Let's hope it's just the port!!!!!!

Mimilou2004 · June 9, 2009

It sure sounds like you have a leak, and for that I am sorry. I hope and pray that it is only the port leaking. Best wishes and good luck.

Mimi

make33 · February 8, 2010

bandfan1: I'm in the same boat as you! 2 1/2 years out and suddenly I realized I lost all restriction in January. Under fluoro my surgeon kept putting in 3 1/2 cc and only getting back 3 1/2cc--so there was nothing in my Band (should have had 4 cc in it already). :lol:

He gave me 4 1/2 cc that day but the restriction only lasted maybe 4 days, if that. He says they can replace the tubing or the entire Band if needed--and I totally emphathise with the weight gain--7 pounds and counting. :thumbup:

I'm going to call my insurance company today to find out whether a "fix" is covered--because so many of you brought up good issues.

So where are you with this mess now? Please say you were able to get it fixed or replaced with no issues...