Just got home from the Endo test.

I have cried and now all I am is numb. TO those that I have already spoken with thank you for your words of encouragement.

Yes, I have eroded as well. I am enclosing pictures of the erosion.

Dr. Billy seems to think mine eroded due to all the problems I had with my port issues. That makes lots of sense to me.

He also said he didn't see the erosion on the initial pass through and only caught it after the turned the camera around and looked back on itself. It was hiding the little bugger. You can see that in the second page of pics Number 16 shows the slight white area to the right.

SIGH!! I am making this short as I am rushing to get everything in order before I go back to Ventura and get checked into the hospital for surgery which is tonight at around 7p. I will be in the hospital for tonight, tomorrow, and be released the next day if all goes well. We are not anticipating any complications. He is doing the surgery laparoscopically. Thank goodness I don't have to be cut wide open for this surgery.

At this point, I am just wanting to get this thing OUT and begin to heal and then get through the holidays. After that I will think about what my options are regarding anything else.

I will be out of touch for a few days. I will call Christina or Lisa and let them know how I am doing and they can post for me.

I love you all.

PS: Take care of your bands people. FOLLOW the rules. If you are too tight get an unfill and learn to cope. PLEASE!!!!!! This is too much to deal with right now. I am a mess.

HUGS

Pictures to follow.

I don't know what to say that hasn't been said. Please know that you are loved here on the board and that we are praying for you!

(((hugs))) please take the time to heal physically and emotionally. I look forward to hearing how you go.

Penni!

I am soooooo sorry girl! I hope the surgery goes smoothly and that everything heals up correctly! We are all here for you! Take it easy!

Kristen

Penni,

I am so sorry to hear this and you will be in my prayers. This is such a shock.

Chris

God bless you and your family. You will be in my prayers tonight!

Donali, is pic #1 of yours a pic of your stoma looking down from the espohogus?

From what it looks like, the band makes a stoma that's pretty tight without a fill. I had imagined some type of gaping hole through which the food passes, if you are unfilled, of course. What is really there, is a tight squeeze without a fill. It's just that it doesn't take much pressure from your upper stomach (pouch) to push the food through, since without a fill, you aren't...restricted.

These pics are very helpful. I can visualize what's happening with my band, so I thank you both for posting them. And for answering questions.

Penni, you may be getting out of surgery pretty soon now, if you aren't already. Praying you are well.

We are just here!

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH PENNI!

Penni,

I hope you are in recovery now. I can't imagine the thoughts that have gone through your head today. Your daughter has said a wonderful thing and I hope that it helps your heart.

Please post when you are feeling up to it and let us know you are doing well.

Peepee, I promise to give everything I've got to sticking to some eating program when you get out. Time to get serious.

So sorry Penni. You'll be in my prayers.

I wish you a quick and easy recovery and a mind filled with peace and hope.

Penni - My heart goes out to you and the others that have had problems with the band. I hope you are recovering well.

When you feel up to it and if you know the answer - you pictures are looking from the inside...why does it look like the band is curved the wrong way? Shouldn't the inside of the band curve the same way as your stomach - in your pics it looks like the band collapsed in on itself?

Take care and get well soon!!

Wow Penni, I'm at a loss for words. You have my most heart felt sympathy! Sending you tons of white light to help heal and comfort

Penni,

I couldnt sleep, just thinking about you too much. I came on hoping to hear some post surgery news....

love you girl!

im really really sorry to hear

i wish u a speedy recovery