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Now that I know how much fill I have it’s been much easier. Started with 1 cc two weeks ago, I get another 1 cc this week. Going slowly no rush.

Good to hear things went well in Surgery. The good thing while there is still going to be an adjustment period, there is no more filling or un-filling required. I'm in the middle of stuff right now, so I can't talk too much about my first fill appointment other than it did not as expected.

Welcome. You are not alone. Found my leak in February, repaired 4/9. I was very fortunate my Surgeon Office had developed a new technique for injecting a contrast through the port while doing imaging. I also did the Dr ink the Pink Stuff and they watched it as it went down into the stomach to make sure nothing thru was blocked. I am still fighting Insurance, so be very careful on the IDC Code, and Procedure Code you use. It is my understanding with my insurance, that if you have a malfunctioning medical device, inside your body, regardless of what it was put there for, Surgery should be covered. Do not let put any other codes, like Morbid Obesity Code or BMI Code on the Insurance authorization form they submit. Make sure you call and get a per-authorization. Also, they should be able to deny you based on a pre-exsiting condition. You won't believe how many people don't Insurance Coding. Your diagnostic code would be: ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K95.09 My Procedure code was: CPT 43888 - Remove and replacement of Lap-Band Port Also, every time you talk to the Surgeon's Office about Insurance, get Name, Date, and Time, and summary of the conversation. Do this any you speak to your Health Insurance. You might need it. I've been messed with the hole way. My two cents are as follows. If your Surgeon didn't discuss the leak the first visit, I'd say you don't have an Expert. I don't want anyone cutting on me that is still learning. Any questions, let me know.

I’m about four weeks out from Tube Leak Repair. Find out if I’m ready for a first fill. Upper GI still feels inflamed. Really have to chew everything throughly. Slow going.

I discovered in January I have a leak. Maybe for years. Last two years I’ve really shifted nutrition and exercise. A little discipline and accountability go a long way. Leak gets repaired Monday and it will be fun tweaking things to get another 95 lbs off.

I started at 485 lbs 2007. Banded November. Current weight 345 lbs. Getting Port/Tube leak repaired Monday 4/9. Like anything maintenance required. I had no slippage or erosion issues some have experienced. So successful, yes.

Did a ten year follow up. Discovered leak between port and tube. GI Scope says Band in place and normal. Repair on 4/9 Monday. Will be interesting as I get another tool back that will cut each meal in half. Got lazy on eating and drinking. I hope I know better this time. Key is to integrate this tool into meal size restrictions, intake macros and exercise plan. Monday it begins again.

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