Hi Everyone

I was banded july 28, 2008. I have done quite well losing almost 60 pounds. However, in early Feb., 2009, I felt no restriction; it was as if my band had deflated. Come to find out, my band is leaking. On March 9th, I had a fill of 8 CCs; 2 hours later, there was 1 CC in the band.

I am very depressed at the thought of having to replace my band via another surgery. Have any of you experienced this? Help!

Tad Meyer

Sorry to hear that, Tad. From everything I've read, if there's a leak, it's almost always at the port, which can be replaced w/o too much trouble. It can be the band, but it's unusual. Have they located the leak yet?

Hi Kiz - thanks you for your note. Dr. hasn't scheduled anything as of yet. Office staff indicated he/they would contact me to discuss "next steps" this afternoon. I am concerned and frustrated.

They can due a dye test under fluoro to determine where the leak is coming from. I hope they can get you in right away, because I know, I'd be freaking out.