How Much Fluid In Tube ??

[Lu_11 52]

I went if for a fill today. I know I have been eating too much ( more than a cup) and the dr asst. sd that I may have stretched my pouch and maybe no fill. At my last fill, I was at 5.2, when she took out the Fluid she said I had 4.2 in my band. When I told her I was at 5.2 she said that will the realize band she cant get all the fluid out because some fluid stays in the tubbing. She then put the 4.2 in plus another 1cc. When I asked her if I was back to where I started she said, no she put in a additional 1cc and to just put it in my head that I am at 6.2

I was also told only liquid for 2 weeks for my pouch to shrink.

I am so confused ! So how much does the tubing hold? Does this sound correc?. Strange... I do fill tighter. Or is that my head telling me that. I hate to pay for nothing, but don't was to be overfilled either.

I just wish I knew what I have in. So was I at 4.2 and now 5.2 or 6.2. I dont know whats in band and what is in the tube.

ahhhhhhgggggghhhhh

[NWgirl 574]

Well it sounds like what the assistant told you, they cannot pull 1cc out of tubing but they know it's there, meaning you have an additional 1cc. I would recommend not being so concerned about the amount of saline in the band, as everyone is different and it may drive you less crazy not knowing and not having a pre-conceived notion about how much is a good vs bad number.

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[running_scared 125]

How did she know you stretched you pouch? Did she do a fluoroscopic study, or is she just guessing?

The food doesn't usually stay in the pouch for longer than 45 seconds, so unless you are aren't chewing, or are eating very fast, or a lot (like 2+ cups at a sitting) you can't really stretch the pouch.

[Lu_11 52]

She just guessed. I told her that I can go 3-4 hours between meals but still hungry after a cup and SOMETIMES eat more than the cup.

No test... she then stated " You've stretched your pouch, I will have to see if I give you a fill at all", then proceeded.