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Hi everyone,

I just wanted to give everyone an update on my band removal. I talked to my surgeon here where I live, and he has agreed to take my band out.. well, so far so good.. he is going to have my records faxed to him and then he will decide if he can do it.. I am thrilled about this.. and my insurance will cover the surgery. yahooooooooo

Don't get me wrong, I am very bummed about this whole band erosion thing, but I am glad to be saving thousands of dollars...

Well, thanks again for everyone's support!!!

EROSION IS HELL ON EARTH !!!

For no particular reason, my husband has asked me to add this photo to my post:

I am sorry to hear about your erosion and my prayers are with you.

On a lighter note...

Can you ask hubby if he has a picture of the Dolphin's helmet instead... it's much more attractive to the eye.

I'm so sorry Francesca

The best to you, let us know when...keep us posted

Francesca...

Im sorry to hear your losing your band. That sucks! Maybe in the future you could be rebanded? Maybe you wont need to be in the future~

Good luck to you!!

So sorry to hear about your band loss, it reminds us all that it could happen to any of us, at any time.

Oh that sucks to hear!!!! Good luck and i hope everything goes well!!!!!

Kim

Very sorry to hear about the erosion, Francesca. While I realize its probably not going to make ya feel any better at this point, from the last pictures I saw of you, you're looking absolutely stunning, so hey, you've got that

My thoughts will be with you through the surgery.

Oh .. and tell the hubby that a Saints helmet would look soooo much better in that space

arghh Francesca

but hmmm did you think to put a new one since you will go under the knife again?

So sorry to hear you are losing your band, but happy for you that the insurance will cover it. Good Luck!

Francesca..

You know you have been in my thoughts since we spoke last. I'm wishing you all the best. I'n here when you need a friend

Aw Francesca. I'm really sorry about your erosion. You have done so well and I know it's a bummer. Glad your insurance is paying for the removal though. Do you have a date yet? Keep us posted and you will be in my prayers.

So sorry to hear about you losing your band. I wish you many wonderful things from this point on. You do look wonderful by the way!

sorry about you losing your band, how did you discover your band had eroded??? Hope all goes well, and so happy that your insurance is picking up the tab. There's your silver lining.

So very sorry to hear about your band removal....you are in my prayers.

I'm so sorry to hear about this! You have done great work while you had your band. Let's hope you'll be able to keep it off. ((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))

thank you everyone!!!

If I am going to look at the bright side, yes, I have come along way...125lbs and I know I can do this on my own. I am not sure if i am going to be rebanded. I am going to go to weight watchers my sister has lost 50 lbs on tha tprogram.. so I thought I would give it a try..

The best advice I can give to all you bandsters is:

Do exactly what your Dr. tells you!

NEVER take medication if you dont know that you can! ask your band Dr. first...

take care of your band and dont abuse it at any cost!

I was on oral antibiotics for almost 2 month and I believe that it ate a whole in my band...again. NEVER NEVER take pills if your

not sure that you can...

I only hope that in my sadness and loss of my band I can inspire someone to take care of there band.

Love,

Francesca