Hi Dr. C,

I went in to get a fill today because I've gained 15lbs over the holidays. It had been a year since I was filled. I originally had 7.6 cc, but when I went in today, the doctor could only pull out 2.6 cc. That's a 5cc difference! He said that it might have leaked out, but did not seem concerned about it. He was actually in quite of a hurry, so I was not able to ask him anything else about it. He quickly filled me with 3 cc and sent me on my way. Is this a normal occurance? Can that amount of Fluid evaporate/leak out in a year? Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

If you had 7.6 cc total put in and they only got 2.6 out I might be worried. If 7.6cc was the actual number the surgeon got out the last time and now he only got out 2.6 then I might be. A little can leak, like less than 1cc/year, because the membrane is porous (at least some people think so). 5cc is too much for that though.

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Hi Dr. C,

I went in to get a fill today because I've gained 15lbs over the holidays. It had been a year since I was filled. I originally had 7.6 cc, but when I went in today, the doctor could only pull out 2.6 cc. That's a 5cc difference! He said that it might have leaked out, but did not seem concerned about it. He was actually in quite of a hurry, so I was not able to ask him anything else about it. He quickly filled me with 3 cc and sent me on my way. Is this a normal occurance? Can that amount of Fluid evaporate/leak out in a year? Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks so much for your help, Dr. C. It's too bad you're not located down here in Texas. I'm really in need of a caring and thorough fill doctor. Your patients should consider themselves very lucky:).