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I had problems with my band last summer and ended up having to have the fill taken out of my band. At one point I had 2cc, then 1cc now none. I have been without a fill since August.

My doctor finally said I could get a fill (scheduled for April 1st - I hope it's not an April fools joke - lol). I saw my orthopedic surgeon last night and we both decided that it was time for a total knee replacement on my left knee. I had a total knee replacement on my right knee 2 years ago and I love it.

My question is does the fill have to come out before I have my knee surgery. I hope not because I don't plan on giving it back. My surgery will probably not be until the end of May due to my job and my cranky boss.

I get an epidural for my surgery so it's not like they are putting any kind of tube down my throat.

I just want my fill. I know I should not eat so much, but I am always hungry. Help!!!

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Maureen, have you asked your band surgeon, and told him what type of anesthesia/pain blocker will be used? That would be your best bet. I know you are so ready to get your knee repaired! Please let us know what you find out. Best of luck to you!

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No, you should not have to be unfilled for surgery. Biggest concern would be nausea from the anesthesia - make your doc aware that you need anti-nausea meds. You should be fine!

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whats up??

Do people need unfills to have surgery?

Why are you getting these unfills?

What were the problems you had?

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Occasionally we do remove fills for specific types of surgery but not very often. In our office we use scopalamine Patches for post op nausea. Might be worth talking to your orthopod about.

Cameron

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