It is with great sadness that I am reporting on the behalf of one of our members here at LBT ( Francesca, she asked me to post on her behalf) that her band has eroded and she will be having it removed. She went to Tj this week to get a fill with Dr. Ortiz & Martinez and during the barium swallow, the barium was flowing over the band instead of through the band which gave Dr. Martinez an indication of possible erosion, an endoscopy validated what he thought

I spoke with Francesca this afternoon and she is devastated and very saddened by all of this, she really needs our support right now. She was banded on May 6th 2004 and has lost 120 lbs so far , she is grateful to have had the band and the wonderful tool it is to help her thus far, none the less she is still very sad so please keep her in your prayers and thoughts during this difficult time, she is in Sand DIego until Monday with her family and will retunr to the board then.

Francesca, we are all here for you during this difficult time..you know you can call me anytime . Be proud of what you have accomplished with your band, you have done an amazing job so far..banded or not you will succeed. I feel your sadness, and I'm here if you need a friend

Oh Francesca, I am so sorry to hear of your erosion. I can't even begin to understand how you feel. I can only offer my support and prayers for continued success after the band is removed.

HUGE HUGS!!!!!!!!!

You poor girl. I can not imagine what you are going through right. I will pray for you and be thinking of you. Hope you get to deeling better soon.

Jolynn

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know how you are doing. You have done a wonderful job with your weight loss, you should be very proud. If I can help you in any way, please let me know.

Hugs!

Oh I am so sorry to hear this !! Francesca, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong and please let us know how you are doing. We are all thinking of you....

Francesca~ I'm so sorry you are going through this. No matter what you always know that you are a success. You never give up on continuing to have a healthy life.Continue to be strong! We are all here for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you!! (((((HUGS)))))

You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you make it back safe and sound and on your way to recovery.

I am so sorry to hear about your band . I am glad you had as much success with your band . My thoughts are with you , stay strong !!

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, the band. I'll be thinking of you.

Sorry to hear about your losing your band. Sending mega cyber huggies your way!

Francesca

your in my thoughts..like Penni, I can't even begin to understand how you feel. wishing you the best

Thanks Michele, your a true friend.

Sending you white light to protect and blue lights for healing! I'm so very sorry you have to go though this!

I am so sorry Francesca and I hope you get to feeling better soon. huggs

Francesca, I am so sorry to hear of your problems. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery from this surgery. You are a very special lady and I know you will succed with your continuing weight loss. You looked Beautiful when I met you in Vegas and you are a BIG insperation to me!

Thoughts and Prayes and all the lights of Crystals coming your way!

((((((HUGS))))))))

Your Friend,

Terri

I'm really sorry to hear of this unfortunate thing, but I'm really glad you were able to have this awesome opportunity to get this far ahead with your weight loss. You've done a great job with the band. I'll pray for strength that you'll continue to maintain. We're all in this together. Hugs..

Leatha

Francesca, I'm so sorry you're going through this. Strong thoughts for quick and total healing, and best wishes to you for the next step in your journey. You're going to be fine!!