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My band has served me well...I am now 145lbs...down 80lbs! Now this 4cc band is leaking. Okay, I knew the risk..port and band leaks. BUT today after testing it appears to be leaking mid tubing. WHAT??? Something is wrong here. I see FDA is investigating band leaks and I will make sure mine is reported. I am hoping the insurance co will pay...then do I go for another or explore another option. Now it is a waiting game. Thanks- Michelle

It is interesting seeing some of the stories. I had my 4cc band placed almost 3 years ago. I have lost 80lbs and am now 145 and happy. I have always said I would do it again...now I am concerned. I have had my band filled three weeks in a row any where from 2.7 to 3cc and the following week I am down to 1cc. I had the band fluoro'd today and shockingly (yeah right) there is a leak. What is puzzling is it isn't at the port or band...it appears to be midline of the tubing. That to me sounds like device failure/weakness or improper insertion technique. I see online that FDA is investigating band leaks and I will make sure mine is reported too. Wonder if there will be legal repercussions? The next step for me is to see if insurance will pay. Then do I get another band or opt for a different surgery. I read only 60% of bands removed are done laparoscopically...I don't want an open surgery because that is greater risk for infection. Thanks for sharing- Michelle