My Band

Just a quick question.
I went in for a fill today and my doc wanted to make sure there were 7 cc's in my band like my chart says. He was only able to extract 6 cc's in the syringe.
Is it possible that 1 whole cc stays in the band like he suggested, or am I leaking saline?

Just wondering.

I don't have a band, but have heard that the volume does not always reflect what has been added, evaporation, loss through the injection port, not sure.  I am not sure what the 'dead space' of the band is, there is bound to be an answer somewhere in the band packaging that it originally came in.

Are you getting the needed restriction?  That is the important part.  Thanks for checking back in.  Haven't seen you for a while.  Let's continue to lose together.  Kathy

Hi Jayhawk,

    I did not have the band but wanted to say "hi." Kathy's information sounds like a well thought out response. Did you post on the forum for lap banders? They would be able to give you information too.    Much success to you on your journey.   Mag