I had my first fill on April 7 2011 and after three weeks I still felt no restriction whatsoever and did not lose a single pound after doing very well right after the surgery. I called my doctor just to see how he felt about this and he told me to go ahead and come in and we would discuss it. Well, as it turns out, when he tried to pull the 3cc out of my band that was inserted on April 7, there was nothing there. I asked how that was possible and he said either it never went into the port the first time or my band is leaking! He inserted 4cc this time and actually inserted more to the point that I could feel the restriction too much and then let some out resulting in the 4cc's that are in there now.
I know for a fact that it is in there now because I could feel it when I drank the Water. The last time he did the fill I think he was in too much of a hurry because he just told me to drink the water and if I had any problems let the staff know and left the room. I didn't know any better when I didn't feel anything. Im very upset about this whole process. At least this time he stayed with me and worked with inserting and removing as I drank the water.
I go back on June 2nd so I am hoping that the 4cc's is still in there and not leaked out! Please say your prayers for me. I just had my surgery on March 9, 2011 and really don't want to have to go through it again for a leaking band! If I still feel like the doctor is in too big of a hurry to actually take his time with me (like he did the first time), I will be finding myself a different doctor. I'm sure my insurance company is paying big money for him not to be bothered. I really liked him prior to the surgery but feel a little different now. Not because of missing the port or it leaking because I can understand that, but just for his non chalant attitude now. Its not fair. He was better this time, so crossing fingers.
Sorry to ramble. Just had to get this off of my chest.
I had my first fill on April 7 2011 and after three weeks I still felt no restriction whatsoever and did not lose a single pound after doing very well right after the surgery. I called my doctor just to see how he felt about this and he told me to go ahead and come in and we would discuss it. Well, as it turns out, when he tried to pull the 3cc out of my band that was inserted on April 7, there was nothing there. I asked how that was possible and he said either it never went into the port the first time or my band is leaking! He inserted 4cc this time and actually inserted more to the point that I could feel the restriction too much and then let some out resulting in the 4cc's that are in there now.
I know for a fact that it is in there now because I could feel it when I drank the Water. The last time he did the fill I think he was in too much of a hurry because he just told me to drink the water and if I had any problems let the staff know and left the room. I didn't know any better when I didn't feel anything. Im very upset about this whole process. At least this time he stayed with me and worked with inserting and removing as I drank the water.
I go back on June 2nd so I am hoping that the 4cc's is still in there and not leaked out! Please say your prayers for me. I just had my surgery on March 9, 2011 and really don't want to have to go through it again for a leaking band! If I still feel like the doctor is in too big of a hurry to actually take his time with me (like he did the first time), I will be finding myself a different doctor. I'm sure my insurance company is paying big money for him not to be bothered. I really liked him prior to the surgery but feel a little different now. Not because of missing the port or it leaking because I can understand that, but just for his non chalant attitude now. Its not fair. He was better this time, so crossing fingers.
Sorry to ramble. Just had to get this off of my chest.
Have a great day!