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I did a search about erosion on LBT & it brought up lots of comments & concerns & some actual cases. BUT I was hoping someone could tell me the FACTS on actually what causes the erosion of the band into the stomach. NOT rumors or I think this kinda comments but real FACTS. For example it was always my impression that the band eroded "into " the stomach & the stomach ends up growing or flabbing over the band. NOT THAT THE stomach erodes from the inside & than out by Meds & stuff. BUT I truthfully do not know. Hoping someone actally does.

Welcome Aboard! God leads us when we least expect it! Look where he sent you to learn about options. How wonderful. I truely believe you made the right choice. It took me two yrs of research & still near the two week mark I wondered a bit about which surgery. My Doctors does both- But after more & more support groups in person - I KNOW I chose the right one. RNY seems to have so many serious complications that are so life threatening. With your children in the picture, I am so glad you changed your mind. Keep us posted on your journey!

Monday - thank goodness. Tomorrow is my two weeks out & Monday will be mushie day- Horray!

Watch your drinking - if your drinking at all after eating (you should wait 1 hr) it could be forcing your food down through your pouch to quickly. Just a thought.

sorry to hear of you denial again. I hope your review sheds some better news for you. I too was denied several times & finally as the months past ( 6 months) said I don't wish to wait on someone else anymore & I ended up being a self-pay.

I think you should consult not only with your regular doctor but also with several surgeons & let them give you sound medical advice. I wish you good health:0)

I have had plastic surgery & I know you should NEVER EVER tan after a sugery because you can get Permenate dark Patches under your skin & your scars can turn very dark & not go away. A really good rule of thumb is to not tan the area that has the scars or even the surgical area for at least 6 to 9 mnths out. Why it happens I don't know but i had lipo on my tummy & thought I could tan it 3 months out from surgery( was going to Hawaii & it has taken nearly 7 years for the brown spots to go away on my tummy because I tanned. Its not worth it, trust me. If you must tan-cover them very good - I personally wouldn't do it for at least 6 months & even than I would use 40 or cover them.

Ditto- We are all here to help - or if you prefer you can private message anyone for a helpful hand or problem. Wish you well on your journey!

I wish you so much luck- Please let me know if your approved. My girlfriend has very bad Crohns and was told she couldn't have any WLS. But she is also very dramatic & against WLS so she may have been fibbing. I don't know for sure. I sure hope you can!!!!!!!

I have never actually heard of anyone with a real tape worm- except third world people on TV. WOW a real tapeworm- I remember in school studing them & seeing how disgusting they look. Also I remember dreaming that I so wish i could have one just for a month or so & than get rid of it.-LOL Where did he get his tape worm???- I know its no laughing matter- its serious & can be lethal. I hope he is able to be rid of it soon & hope he feel better quickly. I am so sorry. Best wishes!

Even more beautiful Than before- Good for you!

I remember so well when I was denied -denied - & than denied. Than I just said I would be self-pay & than with in less than 2 weeks I was schedualed. It all became so REAL. I did get scared & excited & second guessed myself right up until they rolled me in. BUT I knew I wasn't backing down. Well now -today in fact 2 weeks out & finally being a bit stronger - I know I did the right thing. I may waver once again when I get my first fill in about 4 weeks- BUT I think everystage we go through has a bandster is a learning curve full of excitment & challenges. The surgery truely is the easiest part- so jump in the waters are fine & everything on this side is just a bit smaller. God Bless & Good Luck

DEPENDS ON ---if your self pay or insurance. If your insurance you must have a referral from your Doctor PCP To say your cleared for surgery. At least in most cases. IF YOUR SELF PAY - Go right to the surgeon & you'll be on your way. Good Luck

I am only a few days ahead of you with surgery dates. The best advise I can give is what was given to me. NOW IS THE TIME FOR HEALING & NOT NECESSARLY WEIGHT LOSS> If we do lose during this time its realy bonus pounds & we should be happy- which I know you are & so Am I. BUT truely its for healing-especially the first 4 weeks. So enjoy- relax-walk & sip & think small amounts of liquids throughout the day- YOU CAN DO IT! I too am being to feel the hunger monster hitting harder this second week. Thank goodness mushies are around the corner;0)

Welcome to the otherside - Your doing even better than I was at that time. way too go- keep healing & good luck going through your stages:0)

After two more days of liquid ----If your too tight still you will need a slight unfill. You must make sure you can get liquids down so you do not get dehydrated. Where was your surgery done? what size band do you have? How far apart were your fills? These are all important questions That i do not know about you that may help. If your band only holds 4cc- than it seems to me(only a novice here) that your second fill was very agressive. Also depending on how long you waited for your first fill to "KICK IN" can also determin if you should have waited longer for before getting the second fill & thats why you may be too tight now. If your close to your Doctor , I highy suggest -since you said you can't get coffee down-to go get a slight unfill. Coffee by the way I think is way too tough on your organs right now while your adjusting to this new fill. Water & non-acidic juice cut w/water & maybe a boost or two would be my unprofessional advise. Wishing you well & finding your sweet spot

I am so glad this thread was started- I am not quite 14 days post-op. And still on the liquid stage- I know these stages like the back of my hand(having done soooomuch research) before& I was prepared to feel deprived a bit BUT-The other nite- I found myself crying over "30 minute meals w/Rachel Ray". She was making a artichoke & scallop meal & other things w/wines. Everything I love. I thought "Oh-that will be to fiberous & that won't work either" so on & so On. I think they say that this is the morning part you go through after banding. On the flip side after about 10 mins I said well"It really should be about how others enjoy what i may prepare & me enjoying their conversation & company"-SOMETHING I did before But Not has MUCH has I was too busy eating more than most people. We all need to know that having a dinner party wearing a size 10 or 12 & not sweating as much feels so much better than it does now. At least for me - I don't have dinner parties like i used to .

Too early in the stages for me to give advise here BUT wanted to say Congrats on your NEW postion! Well done & I hope you meet some new great friends in the process.

glad to hear you are on the mends

Slow down there tiger! Healing isn't for losing weight its for healing. READ READ READ has much as you can here since you didn't do that much research in the beginning. You will learn so much here & get so many questions answered. You will lose & you will be successful - but you do need to follow the new rules of your"tool". Best of luck to you !

May the Lord continue to bless you & your new family! What a beautiful story- I got teary eyed. I am so waiting for God to send my man to me-all in his time of course. Glad to hear the internet was a blessing. I wish you so much luck in journey & can't wait to hear of your success'.

Hi Kari & welcome aboard!!

You have lost so much so quick!! Girl what are you secrets do tell!! Welcome aboard

Welcome Steph. - You'll get so much support hear & gald you also have it at home. Please keep us updated on whats going on! WELCOME!!!!!!!

10 PDS-CONGRATS that great- You'll be losing in no time after that fill- so stay healthy & focused!! Welcome to "the posting world"