Yesterday i went for a check up with my Doctor - coming up to the second anniversary of being banded on 11 Nov

After an endoscopy it was found the band had eroded into my stomach

Result - today a permanent removal of the band will happen

The sad thing is that I am only half way to my goal

I have been a success story for the Gading Pluit hospital here in Jakarta and for chief surgeon and lap band pioneer Dr Barlian Sutedja - a pin up boy for banding in Indonesia

Dr Barlian was almost as upset as I was yesterday. He will be providing the removal free of charge and in February next year will do the gastric sleeving for me - also free of charge

What can I say about this wonderful man and his extraordinary team that has saved my life?

I love them all!!

3 hours until surgery - wish me "bon chance"

I'm very sorry you have to go through this, but it's wonderful to know you're in such caring and capable hands.

Best wishes to you.

yes so sorry you will have to go through all that but WOW..sure sounds like you have a awsome Dr.....Good Luck

I am sorry that happened, hope everything goes well for you. Good luck!