New Band

I thought the doctor said mine was at the port site.  So, if it is at the site, then only the port needs repaired?  This is all new to me.  Thanks for the help.

If it is at the port, it should be repairable. Leaks by the port are common and can be because staff have repeatedly stuck th fill needle into the tubing and missed the port.

I know nothing whatsoever about your doc but I wonder if he makes more money by a full replacement as opposed to a repair???

Kate

This is interesting.  I am going to ask my doctors office on Monday and see if it is possible they can only repair the site that has the leak.  You have been very helpful.

is dr jay still with true results?

Not sure what "true results" is?  Can you explain?

it's a lapband only practice in dallas/other cities (i'm in DFW) and i consulted with him there 5yrs ago...didn't care for him.

just wondered if he was still in practice there .   curious, if you will.

Actually he does Lap-Band and Sleeve.....not sure if he does more.  He is moving his office to the new Forest Park location off of East 75 & Forest at that new hospital....not at Medical City.  They will be moving Oct.1.  He still does surgery every Mon, Tue, Thur & Friday.  He is VERY busy in big medicine.

 I've also read of doctor's sometimes using omnipaque as a fill medium instead of saline.  That sometimes, if the leak is small enough, the omnipaque will seal it.  Just something else to inquire about when you go in.

Best of luck to you!