Vera

Thanks for all your Love and Prayers It's good to be home! My old band that leaked was an AMI, made/distributed by CJ medical. All doctumentation collected, xrays, medical notes will be submitted to them (AMI), to pay for all services to re-band me. I did stay at the Guest-house as an out-patient to save a few bucks, that was my suggestion. I did feel much better this operation, very little pain or discomfort.

I just got off the plane…It’s good to be home. God Bless Dr. Sanchez and his staff. This morning, I’m in the shower when Dr. Suesanna was knocking on the door “hurry lets do a barium X-ray before you leave”. A short trip to the hospital where she slips me in the side door. The Barium swallow is perfect and I have restriction!! I have to tell myself sip, sip not gulp. It’s been so long since I wasn’t able to gulp. 2 hours later I’m on the plane. I have so much reading to catch up on...Arn't you in Tenn.? While in Mx, Billy was telling me that you were at our house…I was like No Way…he sure knows how to pull my leg.

This is Bill, Veras better half. Vera just got a new band today (Inamid 9.75 band) and she is doing fine. Just wanted to let ya all know because you guys really are her support. By the way ya all need to Party at our house soon. ;O)~

I'm out of here......I'll post when I get home on saturday. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers.

Yo...all my proceeds go to Lisa!

Big Hugs in order! I'm bringing my camera this time, besides Isa before shots...Monterrey is a beautiful city. Fill your customs papers as pleasure and don't slip on the granite, just jokeing about slipping on granite. I'm in at 3:59, I believe your in at 6:15. Looking forward to my hug.

Congratulations Blue Eyes! I told you would pass me up....85lbs. WOW Can I have all your old clothes?

4 Sucks, a Dang, a Crap and a total STINKS in this tread alone! I still try to have a sense of humor even thou Dr. Sanchez knows how sad I really am. There has been so much going through my mind, Donali I think you put it best, cause my band is good, and in the perfect position. Zoe, that's exactly how I feel. Pat, the tubing is defective and the proof/tube has to be submitted, so I don't have a choice. Dr. Sanchez has done nothing wrong, the sleeve technique has been used before with success, just not on me. My fear is of the new tubing springing a leak at the band connection and I'll be going right back again. Also what kind of tubing, the same type? No Way. From the research I've done so far, If I don't have any adhesions and the stomach is in good shape. I should be able to be re-banded all in the same operation. That's what I prefer, cause I don't want to come back down there again for anything band related and I want the 9.75 Inamed band. Leatha, thanks for returning my PM, That meant allot to me. I fly out on wednesday 3/30 early and come home saturday 4/2. Isa I'll meet you that night at the guest-house. Lisa, please don't worry, thanks for all your love. Oh I do believe in the Lord, Judy. I know he is with me and loves me. Thanks for all the prayers, I will check back, before I leave.

I have "Secret" security clearance and never thought of that....I better go ask my agent

I think it's harder if your always with them (stay at home mom). The very young don't have a clue...I just went away last month and here I go again. Explaining to my 7 YO, that I have to go away for any reason is so hard. So these days before I go, we have lots of activities and LITTLE instructions on how to help dad and young brother while i'm away. I hate leaving my family, then when I'm away, I'm on the phone too much.

Great pic's , great documention! Very happy for you! keep up the good work

My heart goes out to Nancy..May the Lord be with her and her father at this time of need. Thank you Greg

I was on prednizone, for Ulcerative Colitus back in 2000, My doc was very aware of my history...Not a problem. Not on any steroids for years now

Leatha Did they replace your band on the spot...I believe so. I also remember a post of yours, of someone who was told she needed to have her band replaced (due to slippage) but her doctor in Mx, didn't and she's find now. I think you made a comment to thinking you really didn't need to have your band replaced. What do you think

Thanks for all the Hugs, This is the best support group ever. Well, I just talked to alma, Dr. Sanchez personal coordinator/admin. Asked her if they have had patients with replacement tubing's before? Yes, a few and they have been very successful. Why can't we just replace the band? He won't be able to decide to go that route until he gets in there and can see exactly what shape your stomach is in. There have been cases where he could replace a band same day as he's removing the old one but most times, he waits 3 months before fitting a new one on. It all depends on how good you stomach tissue/wall is in. Now of course I want a new 9.75 Inamed band, and will demand it. I'll be calling him on Monday due to this being religion weekend, unless an emergency. Meanwhile, I've got more research to do on those who have been rebanded. I also know of those who have had their ports replaced with new tubing. Know of anyone who had their band replaced??? Thanks for all of your concern, I wish you could all come with me.

Happy Birthday Pat

I went for a fluoroscopy fill this morning. Dr. McKeen accessed my port, not a problem. Proceeded to remove the pervious fill...nada, a few drops. puts 2 cc's in pulls out 1. Drink some Barium, I'm wide open. Puts 2 cc's in, drink some barium, still wide open...Hey lets go for 4cc's...wide open. Time for Contrast, you could see it going up even pass the sleeve (the hole that was fixed a month ago) then stop right before the band. So now I turn sideways and the x-ray machine goes in for a close-up starting at my port. Add more contrast, follow up the tubing. Big leak at the top of the sleeve, shooting out like your thumb on a hose. They took lots of pictures/films. I just can't believe it!! I walk out of the hospital and call Dr. Sanchez practically crying. He wants me back to Mx ASAP. I said I'm broke, and what are we going to do? Re-place the tubing. But what if the connection to the band starts leaking? Re-place the band, and the manufacture has to pay for everything, they'll even reimburse my flight. I'm so upset, I went out and had a chicken burrito and ate the whole thing. food got me into this mess. I know I'll be calling Dr. Sanchez back within a few days cause I have more questions. At this point I just want a new band even tho my current band looks great....Freakin tube leaks I might fly out on April 1st, I hate these 5 hour flights.. Thanks for letting me vent, I'll keep you posted.

is this the clinic in Tiajuna, Mx? I'm I right that your coming from Florida? "ouch"

Penni, I love what you've done with your hair and the color is beautiful.

Congratulations! What an achivement

Good for you in getting this resolved. Who's your doc? From your fill status looks like you have a big band, how's your restriction? Are you concidering a slight fill before your port's removed? 46 lbs. in 6 months is great.

I've been practicing my pose...looking out in to the sunset, on the beach...wind blowing in my hair.... Rain go away. I've got to start working on a tan. I've got big 80's hair and I like it. A few too many scares on the belly, can they be touched up? Otherwise I have a great ass, can I do a side profile/turn shot, surfboard, beachball, sand castle...seashells Penni’s a Movie Star, cool.

Calvin is so lucky! I know your busy, no need to reply, but, Please check in after the move. I'm so happy for you, big smiles!

Ain't she cute

Great shots......