Guess what? I was banded 7/7...and i found out Friday---that i have a LEAK in my band! I had 6 weeks ago, 8 cc's in my band..and Wednesday, he withdrew 8 cc's...ok....I asked about how come I never maintain restriction...but Ive read in these groups that sometimes realize bands need 9ccs plus to get a good restriction---so i had relaxed on that. Well, he decided to be a little agressive and filled in a couple cc's...didnt tell me how much...but i noticed he had a little trouble locating the port...when he did....after he had put in the cc's..he withdrew it..and could only withdraw 4 ccs!

I went back Friday--to try again, to make sure..well..he put in 9.5ccs..and again, coudl only withdraw 4ccs...definately a leak. Either in the tubing or the band. Until they do a test with blue dye they wont know what part needs to be fixed or replaced.

I read up on this, and apparently doctors can puncture the port...i have a feeling this is what my doctor did wednesday. I'm sooooo bummed! He felt awful too but i'm the one that is going to need a repair or replacement. Apparently a replacment of the tubing/port is easier than replacing the band, but one or the other will have to be done.

Un real.

Bobbie, I am so sorry this happened, it is very sad. I hope the leak is in the port itself, that is the easiest repair to make, I think.

Best wishes,

Mimi

So sorry, Bobbie.

Just remember to try and remain positive. This is nothing but a bump in the road, right? You will have it repaired and then be back on your way. You can do this.

Please keep us posted.

Hi Bobbie...

I am so sorry this has happened to you. You have been so frustrated with this process that I hope you are at least a little relieved that it is nothing you have been doing wrong. I hope they get this fixed for you quickly!

good luck!!

Oh Bobbie,

That just sucks! I'm so sorry this has happened. Fingers crossed they sort it out and that you recover quickly and are able to get back on track. Thinking of you my friend.

Mary

bobbie, i'm sorry! That seriously sucks...please keep us updated on this and GOODLUCK!!!!!

Bobbie, I am so sorry this happened, it is very sad. I hope the leak is in the port itself, that is the easiest repair to make, I think.

Best wishes,

Mimi

Thank you Mimi....yes, sif its a leak in the port or tube, it will be easier....we'll see! Thanks for your support!

So sorry, Bobbie.

Just remember to try and remain positive. This is nothing but a bump in the road, right? You will have it repaired and then be back on your way. You can do this.

Please keep us posted.

Thanks Mary...i guess I'm over the shock now..! Gonna hope once its fixed, i can really get to that sweet spot.....!

Oh Bobbie,

That just sucks! I'm so sorry this has happened. Fingers crossed they sort it out and that you recover quickly and are able to get back on track. Thinking of you my friend.

Mary

Mary! Nice to hear from you! How are you????? Yes this sucks, but i did get the authorization now for the procedure to fix or replace the band...The girl who schedules is back in on Monday..hoping that she calls me Mon or Tues. My hopes is to do this before the end of this year...maybe the xmas to new years week which would be easier to get time off. We'll see.

Thanks for your note! Happy holidays!

bobbie, i'm sorry! That seriously sucks...please keep us updated on this and GOODLUCK!!!!!

Thank you Barbie....yeah, it sucks..but hopefullyit will be taken care of relatively easily..just cant believe they're gonna have to reopen those places again...urgh...

I wonder.....if they have to replace the actual band...if they have to start all over with slow increments of fills!? Hmm...hadnt thought of that...i was going to be up to a fill of about 9 or 9.5 in an 11 cc band...We'll see...

Bless your heart! I hope things get resolved quickly so you can continue on you way to a healthier you! Best of luck, and keep us posted.

Thank you Barbie....yeah, it sucks..but hopefullyit will be taken care of relatively easily..just cant believe they're gonna have to reopen those places again...urgh...

I wonder.....if they have to replace the actual band...if they have to start all over with slow increments of fills!? Hmm...hadnt thought of that...i was going to be up to a fill of about 9 or 9.5 in an 11 cc band...We'll see...

Well how well did your incisions heal last time? I know mine widened a little..i never touched them, but instead of just being a little line they almost looked stretched (which doesn't make sense if i'm losing weight??) and they feel like the go in...if that makes any sense. But where I was going with that was maybe you'll have smaller incisions?

But yes...they do have to start over with small fills...you have to totally heal again :thumbup: Let's hope that the actual band is ok!

Hey all July bandsters...

Well, after finding out I have some type of leak, I'm scheduled tomorrow morning for either a replacement of the tubing/port (if that is where the leak it) - or replacement of the entire band.

I cannot BELIEVE I have to go through this all again...unreal...Ive been eating stuff i shouldnt have...and I havent gotten on a scale to see what the damage has been...but tomorrow i start again...and i will hope i can achieve the success i've seen you all achieve!

I'll check in at the end of the week....hope everyone is doing good!

Hey Bobbie... thinking of you! Post when you can!

Hoping you're doing well! I had my port 'reattached' on new years eve only to find out once he got in that there was a leaky port! And he's moved to a new hospital and no port there! Luckily I was quite out by then so missed the mad rush to another hospital for one. Healing up well and came on to catch up and saw your similar story! I was banded on July 20 so I feel your pain. Literally. *gentle pats*

Hey, Bobbie, I just wanted to check in with you. I hope all is well and you are on the road to a speedy recovery.