Hi guys got banded july 9th need some info,does anyone know i need to have surgery on my shoulder, which i have been putting on hold for a long time .do i have to get my band empty? i am so scared ! thats why i have been dealing with the pain on my shoulder,i dont want to start all over again ,i have had 3 fills and not yet reach the green zone ,i hope the 4th will be my lucky number! i have a lrg 14cc band and have 5 1/2 cc in now .my dr.said i will get 2cc on my next visti.can someone whos had surgery with a band please let me know !!

Thanks Tonyann

It really depends. I've heard some that say no, but others that say yes. I had surgery on August and I did have to have it emptied. However, mine was emergency surgery and not pre-planned, either. Yours will be planned well in advance.

I'd talk to your surgeon to be sure. Also, be very sure that everyone at the hospital knows you have the band, especially the anesthesiologist.

Best wishes.

YOu really probably don't, unless you know you tend to vomit with anesthesia. I've even had intestinal surgery with band and fluid with no drama.

thanks guy for you replys!!