Hi

So after a 41/2 years wait, I finally had my band done over a yr ago (Dr Nottle) and for about a year it hasnt been working.

Have done all his tests for them to realise it is Leaking not by puncture but port fault (of course i have to get the dodgy one)

So i go every 2 weeks have a fill of over 2mls each fill. Every fll it is removed and in 2 weeks i can loose anywhere from 2 mls most has been 5 mls in 3 weeks.

So for past 6mths i have sat patiently waiting to have it fixed. 1stly band has a fault nothing i did so i am getting really peeved off im still waiitng.

Has anyone else had same happen? How long did they wait etc, my weight is going up and if it doensnt happen soon i will be back at my start weight (.........

It just isnt fair...

Hey there- the exactly damned thing happened to me. I went through the trouble (which wasn't much thanks to insurance) to fix the port. Had to have a band revision -- it kicked started my weightloss because I gained 30 pounds in the last 2 years

However, I do say I had my band for approximately 5-6 years before the port and tubing broke. They really need to fix yours for free-- you went through SURGERY to have this done.. your body went through trauma.. it is too soon for it to be broken. Its nice like a tire with a nail on it. I would write a letter to everyone I could........