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Could my 3 year old band have a leak & what may have caused this? I've had many 3 monthly fills to reach any restriction.

Shirley Emery
Reached max before any restriction then too tight, some out meant no restrict as did putting it back! Content check showed 2ml yellowish fluid. Barium showed no restriction so will refill a few times & check for 'rare' leak. Team great but port hard to locate so each fill took few attempts,had splenectomy 30yrs ago at 20 & highly allergic to latex/rubber etc. Dreading fills again to get restriction. Felt possitive throughout & did well but now low with hunger have lost confidence in the band.

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Dr. Wiljon W. Beltre, MD
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