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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 :D

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 :D !!!

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

chargers_helmet.jpg

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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.

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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!!

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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 :D

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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 :)

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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.

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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.

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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)))))))))))))

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