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I gave a call and am awaiting a call back. I told the office if this may be cancer, a month is too long and if he doesn't think it's cancer, I need for him to tell me that. Thanks ladies.

Hey all, trying to keep positive. But woke up this morning with anxiet attack. Doctor scheduled the D&C for June 13, 2 months to the day i had my band. What I find disconcerting is that it is so long away. I know he is busy, but if this is cancer, isn't that a long time to wait? Or maybe he is not worried about it???

Well, toes come in handy for really heavy people, so when they drop something in the shower, they can use their toes to slide it up the tub so they can pick it up without bending over. :-p Actually, scientists say it is the left over signs of the webbed feet we had back when our kind were a mutated fishy. Hands too.

Hi Pam, I know your frusterated, but your attitude is great about this too. I'm unfilled, have a sensitive stomach and had restriction for a long time after surgery, so perhaps your tummy just needs more time tocalm down before a fill. I'm 2 months out and only in the past week did it even start to feel like the swelling went down enough for a fill.

What I'd like to know is if this is going to happen every time I try to do anything? I was only planting flowers.

I'm having the same pain, I'm two months out. In fact, 'm sitting with a heating pad on it now. Mine is a ache that is uncomfortable. I was planting flowers yesterday.

Hi Bubba. I had that done too, back in my twenties. Doc called it cervical dysplasia and siad it was pre-cancerous cells. I also had my cervix frozen and never a problem since. The doctor at that time also spoke in a less "worrisome way" then I heard them talking yesterday. This seems more "real" if you know what I mean.

Thank you Kat, threeloves and Kim! I will defo keep you all informed, but more importantly, need your support! And prayer is so powerful, so keep it coming. My mom once has cancerous tumor in her bladder. We prayed and prayed and when they took it out, they found it was benign. She was positive the prayer made a miracle. Kat, your so right about keeping a positive attitude. That will be a challenge for me as I have issues with that. I guess that therein is the lesson, huh?

Thank you so much. You've brought me to tears. Knowing I'm being prayed for and that you think I'm going to be okay really REALLY helps. It's funny how in times like this what helps give you strength is the support of others. I wanted to have a child too. I don't have any. We were trying to get me at a healthier place with the lap band etc first. :-(

You too Kat?? Can you tell me more about your experience? Did they do the D&C thing first with you? What is the prognosis after a hysterectomy? I'm new to this. Thank you for the prayers.

Thankee Cashley :-) Dee, I also have the VG 10 cc band. It may be a blessing in disquise because there seems to be less erosion and such with it. But the esophagus thing may be the bigger issue. I hear that can be a deal breaker.

Hello bandlarians, I spoke with the person who schedules fills and she told me my insurance won't pay for it for until 90 days after surgery! Yikes!! I was banded March 13th, I have little restriction and barely hanging onto what I have lost so far.. I am up a little and struggling to not gain. :help:

Thanks Alex for posting in this. Yes, that's defo too much and I don't mind waiting a little longer because your right, I'm almost there. I'm having a bit of a health crisis going on so a fill is on the back burner and the least of the problem right now. Janet, I like the sound of that, it makes so much more sense. I'm one that likes to err on the side of caution anyway. Just hoping the weight isn't back on when the fill comes around.

Thank you Angel, prayer is powerful and very welcomed.

Hi Dee, I'm pretty new to this,so I can't answer your questions, but wanted to sday I'm sorry this happened to you. What is going on with your esophagus?

Update: Well, I had a special test today at my OB/GYN . I have to have surgery "just in case". :phanvan I have to have a D&C on some spot that showed up and remove what they think is a fibroid tumor out. I can't believe I have to undergo surgery again after just having surgery weeks ago. My gyno knows I was a wreck, so I think he sugar coated it saying "we want to be sure" because I heard the doctors talking as I got dressed again, and heard them whispering "suspicious spot" that has "venous activity".. I also heard "yea...with that history..." (my mom had uterine cancer) I've been crying all day. I had this surgery so I could avoid the risks of cancer and other diseases. Maybe I am too late and this is it for me?:think

I don't know, I can call and ask. Alex goes to the same surgeon, maybe she can chime in. The fills are done at the hospital though, under flouroscope, so I imagine that would be costly. I'm unemployed right now, and having trouble making bills, so I can't self pay.

Paula, according to alternative medicine, it's caused by allergies and stress. My friend had it and so I read up on it by googling. Although they gave her topical meds, I wanted to find out WHY it was happening. Supposedly it's something your ingesting, and a few of the main culprits are the nightshades (potato, eggplant, tomato etc). You may want to google a bit yourself and read up on the info there and see if it apllies to you.

Oh Dee Dee, you poor thing. :-( First, I would definitely fight the insurance company. 6 years ago I had a breast reduction and they denied me, but I appealed and threatened to go to the insurance board with my claim and they paid for it. I think your going to have to play hard ball with them. This is medically necessary. You had no other symptoms? And only a year out? I really feel for you. I can't imagine the kind of life your living and no, to me it would not be worth it. Gosh your situation has scared the bejeesus out of me.

Post `em if you got `em!! I'd post mine but there is no URL for them. P-Nut. I'm sorry for your loss. I can very much relate. They are family and I have dogs and cats 20 years passed that I still miss, like any family member gone.

Awww..I love pictures of animals snuggled up togther.

Dee Dee, I'm so sorry. Like the others, I'm pretty much speechless. Was your band eroded for a long time before anyone found out? DId you have it checked out every year with a barium swallow, etc? I really wish someone would pay for that revision, if they think that is the way to go, so that you feel better. And yes, like the others, this scared the crap out of me too.

anillacookie, I like the follicle booster too. I even tried other hair loss product lines but found Nioxin to be the best. My friend who is a hair stylist at Supercuts introduced me to it. Eileen is right, about the hair loss. But for me it's PCOS, and it never went back to it's former glory. I really feel like if my friend didn't introduce me to Nioxin last year I'd be wearing wigs right now.

Same here Wheetsin, it seemed to "open up" overnight. I agree Elizabeth, time for a fill. I'm really upset and the weight coming back on.

Just want to update all that I'm doing fine now. I am able to eat solids comfortably as long as I follow the "Put the Fork Down a Minute Between Bites" rule. In fact, i think I am ready for a fill. I am always hungry and am slowly gaining back what I lost.