I can't believe it. Out of frustration I went to the Surgery Center of Richardson again today, because they had stopped returning my calls as well (it turns out they were actively trying to find me a doctor, and the person who was helping me was just out of the office today). While I was there, Dr. Anderson's office returned my call and said they'd be happy to accept me as a patient. They wanted me to get another flouroscopy done to see if the band had moved at all before scheduling me for surgery.

So, SCOR got me in as an add-on patient, and didn't even make me wait. Within 20 minutes of arriving and asking for the appointment, I was in the back room, laying on the fill table. Everyone in the flouro room stared in amazment as they discovered that my band is back in place -- perfectly. One week of no fill and consuming only liquids resolved the situation completely.

They gave me 1cc of saline, which I know won't do much, but is a start, and sent me on my way.

There are two things I feel that I need to say to you all.

First, the support found here is amazing, and sustaining. I know we've gone through some times on LBT when attitudes flared and personailites clashed, but what it comes down to is that when the shit hits the fan, we're family, and we act like it. I can't thank you enough for sharing in my misery, even when it wasn't yours and you didn't have to.

Second, miracles happen. Small, big, medical, spiritual, whatever -- they happen. Following directions is good too. I don't know if this was a miracle or a product of following directions, or, as I believe is probably the case, a combination of the two. Friends, don't give up hope. Ever. Living without hope isn't living at all. That, and that alone, was probably the main reason I had this surgery in the first place. I don't imagine I'm alone in that.

Peace and blessings,

Jonathan

I believe God helps those who help themselves, so GOOD FOR YOU for following the directions and doing what you were supposed to, despite the fact that you thought it'd make little difference. This is wonderful news!

I heard that somewhere that if they think your band is slipped they unfill it and it drops back into place glad it worked for yu I hated anesthesia I love this site to i'm addicted it is nice to have support keep up the good work

CONGRATS!!!

I wish you the best!

Excellent outcome Jonathan. I'm sitting here with all the post-op pain and worry that I thought I'd put behind me a year ago. Enjoy your great news.

I wanted to wait and see if an unfill would work for me but the surgeon insisted on an immediate replacement. He said it had slipped too far and who am I to argue??

I'm really pleased for you.

Jax

To your surgeon's credit, mine told me that when the stomach folds over the band, it will never slip back. It sounds like that may be what happened with you. I'm so sorry you had to go through surgery again. I'll be praying for your fast recovery.

What great news. You must feel so relieved.

That is great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A DAY WITHOUT HOPE IS LIKE AN ETERNITY..........

Hope happens to be my first name too ..........

Congratulations on your fantastic news~ What a journey you have been on~~