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Any word from Michelle or Francesca? Penni I expect a full report, I'm thinking about everyone here.

I'm not a doc and I don't know if it has anything to do with where your port is placed, but I had a kink at about the same place. Mine actully built up a leak in the fold of the kink. You can read my story if you search (top blue bar) under "kink". Long story short the kink (tubing) was cut out and a sleve was placed over, connecting the tubing together. It didn't work and a month later I was rebanded (for free). I recomend replacing the entire tubing from port to band, don't just have a repair/sleve preformed, my opinion. It's a small repair don't worry, out-patient procedure. Good luck and try and read some of my history...it's been about a year since it's all unfolded, no pun intended. I don't know of anyone else who's been though this, welcome to my club and please do keep me informed.

Amazing Grace!

From what I read on another board....Sue is out of surgery and is doing well.

Crystal, I love you. You can write what i feel. Sue. been thinkin about you for days! was going to post for you, but others think of you as much as me, so glad to see how your loved. Michelle and Franchesca Both of you are in my thoughts as well. Wishing you the best and saying prayers for a smooth recovery. Hopeing you'll both be there for each other, we're hear for all of you.

don't know if my message was sent to you, Sarah. Please don't be scared he is one of the best docs ever.

Hello banjangirl Welcome to LBT and to Palo Alto, I'm in Morgan Hill. The best Band Doc in the BayArea is Dr. McKeen, Good Samartian Hosp. San Jose.

You know I'm thinking about you Sue ...and let's hear somehow from Rachelle Thanks Sue bumpin LOVE

Michelle, You have such a good attitude, I would be devastated. I just feel like someone died. I wish the best for you and know you'll be fine. All these erosions just hurt me so much, your all so strong, I can only imagine the pain emotionaly.

I'm so sorry Jon, Have you talked to your doctor (Dr. Fass) about why he selected the band he did. Maybe they can reposition it? I have BC also and went to Mexico as well, when I had trouble and the leak in my band, Dr. Sanchez re-banded me at no charge. Please keep us informed. wishing you the best.

Happy Birthday Alexandra

I so relate Trish. Last year I thought I was going nuts, I'd get a fill then a few days later, no restriction at all. My leak was in a kink fold of the tubing close to the port. I actully flew down to Monterrey MX becuace Dr. Sanchez insisted. He removed the section of tubing with the hole and placed a sleeve over of the tubing. During that fix he didn't charge me for his services but there was nurse and attended fees and it was preformed at a clinic as out patient. I paid about $250. They did pull out the port to get to the hole. Replaceing the port is much easier then the tubing. My fix didn't work and Dr. Sanchez replaced the band but that's another story entirely. Don't worry, you'll be good as new and you are not a failure. We all know the band has got to work as a proper tool. I like Rene's way of thinking. If it can be charged as a Hernia repair it's worth looking into.

Wow, You Rock

Wishing the best Thoughts with you V

I still want to party at Pat's!!

Your all so sweet! today was xmas pic day so we went all out. besides it's 79 degress at 1pm... It was time I LOVE MY BAND!!!

Cruisin very beautifuly!

My thoughts are with you God speed

Please Sue do NOT go away and thanks for all your information.

Thanks for your daughters/family update. I was just thinking of an old habit I have. I get my best freinds to give me their mothers number "cause mom always knows where their kids are"

Wishing the best for Rachele! Glad to see you around Sue and was wondering when is your conversion? I'm speculating soon... I have a niece who's been talking RNY and Im trying to open her mind and feeding as much info to the DS. I know after reading all your attachments if I were headed in that direction it would be the DS for me. Thanks and take care Sue.

I've missed you! I myself have been extremly busy with my kids and year end work testing and sales. So glad you've seen the gastro-man, wishing you the best with your upper GI. I'm sure you'll let us know the results. As for Mom, what an ordeal, from what I remember she's back east? so your bro (who lives in calif) is out there sort of takeing care of the situation. I guess I'm out of the loop. Reguardless, hang in there. (((HUGS)))

May she rest in peace.

As soon as I get some money together!!! Tummy tuck, upper and lower eyes, chin implant...I would love to have some of this skin pulled up under my arms and on my thighs and butt somehow. Boobs are last on my list, they are being watched closely cause of the high cancer risk that runs in my family. I wouldn't hesitate having them cut if I hade to.

I always cut into tiny bits. I can't stand mushy food, even tho thats what it is by the time it's chewed..