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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 hope everything goes smoothly for you on the 11th Francesca and may you heal very quickly! huuugs

I will keep you in my thoughts and hope all goes well for you. Good luck and keep your chin up!

Francesca, I think about you EVERYDAY!! You are in my prayers EVERYNIGHT!!

What causes a band to erode? I had heard that FDA approved bands here in the states weren't likely to do that. Did I hear wrong? Please fill me in. Is this caused from having the band for too long or what?

Hope you do well with your surgery. Could you put a Cowboy's helmet up there

so sorry to read what you have been going through hope everything heals up quickly for you,

just thought i would ask is it very common for the the band to cause erosion? and can that happen any time or just in the beginnning i didn't know about that

I'm so sorry Francesca

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

Francesca, I am new to this site, I was wondering how did you know your band had erosion and was it painful??? I am doing my study on the weight loss band and i am very interested in it. I would like to here what happend.

thanks Antoinette

Hello,

I am so sorry to hear about your band problem. I am getting my surgery on Monday, so I am very curious as to what happened. I have had you on my mind all day after seeing your posting ... i just had to ask further.

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Amy

Sorry to hear of your band loss...Hope you heal fast and feel well real soon!!!!

Francesca, please give us an update.