I had my band in august 2014 after 6 months i had slip repositioned in February 2015 and now i have pain in my left side of my waist especially when i eat with pain in my stomach as well. Vomitting some times all day and some times no vomit. Heart burn but not always. By the way i have no fluid in my band now its empty. What could it be?? Erosion?? Inflammation?? I have sometimes pain in my port site but not too much. Thanx
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If you are only getting 2ml after several fills this means there is most likely a leak in the system. The fact that the fluid looks yellow also suggests that the band, port or catheter has been compromised. In my experience the most common site of leakage is usually from the port. Consult wi...
I agree with the other comment below with regard to seeking a doctors attention, ideally the surgeon who put in your lap band. One possible cause of an infection in the port are beyond the immediate postoperative period could be an erosion of the band into your stomach. That would...
I normally do not bring you back to 6.5ml the first fill. It will take two to three fills max to bring you back to 6.5ml with out any issues. If 2.5ml is placed into the band in one visit, the band will most likely be too tight.
