bcf_momma

That is exactly what happened to me in January of this year. I had my band placed 7/2003, had lost 90 lbs and kept most of it off with last fill being in 2005 then in January of this year I suddenly lost all restriction. After a few months of thinking it was just my imagination I started researching possible issues and then after putting on 40 lbs decided to have my band dr take a look. When he withdrew all fluid he said there was only like a drop (not enough to even measure) and since then I have had 2.5 cc placed (from 2 separate fills) and nothing. I was suppose to have an appt today to see where the leak is coming from but my Dr had to run to OR so I rescheduled for tomorrow. I am hoping it can easily be repaired/replaced and that my insurance will cooperate. Did you find out anything more regarding your band? Keep me updated.

Thank you or the replies. To adorkbl- you said you had the port replaced under local anesthesia, but where was it done? hospital? office? Also, did they determine why the leak had occurred and what was the financial burden from it? Did you have insurance? I know I'm bombarding you with tons of questions....

I'm a little slow, what does NSV mean?

I had my 4 cc band placed in 2003 and did awesome!!! Went from size 22 to 10/12 and maintained til January of this year when I suddenly lost complete restriction. The weight started packing on and unfortunately I am now up to size 18. But because of financial reasons I did not return to my band dr until last month. The last time I had seen him for a fill (2005) he documented that I had 2.5 cc but when he withdrew back, there was no fluid in band. He suspected it evaporated- I had my doubts but figured he's the dr and has probably seen it all. Anyways, I returned today for an additional fill which I was looking forward to since I had still not achieved any restriction from last fill. Today I was suppose to have started off with 1.5 cc but when the fluid was pulled- again, nothing. Therefore they only added 1 cc today and I am to return on Monday for a confirmation of a leak. Both fills were done under fluoro and the before and after pics showed the same thing- no restriction before, restriction after. For anybody that has experienced this could you please let me know what happened in your situation so I kinda know what to expect from this point. Will I have to have the whole band replaced or what? I'm not afraid, just kinda would like to know what my options are if there is any.