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.

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.

Hi Amy! Thanks for your note! It turns on my port was cracked..and he only had to make ONE incision and replace that, rather than replace the entire band. I think he affixed the port in a certain manner, because i surely feel the thing now...i had to press aorund more before to feel it! In any case, he only entered 3cc's at time of surgery, so i hope when i go on 2/5, he'll put a good fill so i can feel restriction again

Thanks for the support!

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*

Hi there! Wow you did yours on new years eve? How are you doing now? Im pretty much healed..but no restriction at all yet. Hopefully soon! So thats 3 of us banded in July that have had leaky ports....what are the odds huh? I hope your doing well!!! Let me knowhow your doing! Thanks for the note!

Bobbie, glad to hear you're doing well and it was better than they expected!!! Here's to you having good restriction soon! :mad: