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You mean the stent? Lol

No....the stent is silver.

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I'm sorry to hear that! Best of luck and I will be praying for you!!

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Awe man! I am so sorry!! I've always read your posts because your cute pic w the banana catches my eye.

What's the black stuff in the photos?

I am so glad that you didn't wait to get help and that the hospital didn't delay your care.

Hugs!!

Hello!!!

The care has been so rapid and very minimal pain. I don't know what the black stuff is. I thought the stint in the dark? When I see my surgeon I am going to ask. :)

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Thank you everyone for the kind words and support. I am thankful for your well wishes.

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I am sorry to hear of your complications but so glad you were all over it! sending you positive, healing thoughts and prayers.

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Hello!!!

The care has been so rapid and very minimal pain. I don't know what the black stuff is. I thought the stint in the dark? When I see my surgeon I am going to ask. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

It could be the thicker part of the stent, but look at the bottom left photo. The top part of the stent is silver. I'm just curious....

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Hello.

I am curious as well. I shall ask because I think your right, it's silver. My only other guess is its dark in there? Haha. No idea. I am going to ask my surgeon when I see her tomorrow and then we will know.

I can't thank you enough for the support through this difficult time. *hugs* i am appreciative

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That just stinks! I'm sorry you're going through this' date=' but glad you have it "diagnosed." You'll be up and around before you know it.

Feel free to post and vent, we're here for you. :)

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Thank you so much. I am glad for support from people like you! :) I may go he tomorrow!!!

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Just checking In With you to see if you are feeling better today?

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Just checking In With you to see if you are feeling better today?

Hello.

I have two stents in and they will remain for six weeks. Today I do feel better. I have picc line so can go home in antibiotics for a few weeks. No fever!! But blood pressure is crazy. I am getting great care here. I had an allergic reaction to the material used for the swallow study.

Not sure when I get to go gone. Hopefully sure.

Thanks for checking

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Hello.

I have two stents in and they will remain for six weeks. Today I do feel better. I have picc line so can go home in antibiotics for a few weeks. No fever!! But blood pressure is crazy. I am getting great care here. I had an allergic reaction to the material used for the swallow study.

Not sure when I get to go gone. Hopefully sure.

Thanks for checking

You are a strong woman, Sannah! I had a leak as well and had to have two stents put in and found it to be absolute hell. You are one tough cookie! I am thinking good thoughts for you ! Your positive attitude is so amazing under the circumstances. I'm pretty much in awe right now of you :)

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Hi Sannah! I was so sorry to hear you had a leak, I sure hope you are feeling better! You have the sweetest face, and I hate to think you are in pain. I will be sending prayers your way!

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Get better soon. Just reading these posts your attitude seems to be great. You're going to get through this and come out better than ever

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You are a strong woman' date=' Sannah! I had a leak as well and had to have two stents put in and found it to be absolute hell. You are one tough cookie! I am thinking good thoughts for you ! Your positive attitude is so amazing under the circumstances. I'm pretty much in awe right now of you <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote']

Hello,

Oh man. What a bummer deal that the two stents were a pain in the rear!!! How long did you have them? Did you're leak heal!? Things are feeling better today. :) I see my dr at 8am. Who knows maybe I will be released?? No fever!!! No pain meds! Consuming Water, milk, and Protein shakes. Fingers crossed

Best,

Sannah

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Hi Sannah! I was so sorry to hear you had a leak' date=' I sure hope you are feeling better! You have the sweetest face, and I hate to think you are in pain. I will be sending prayers your way![/quote']

Hello,

Thank you for all the love and support!! It's working!! I am getting better!! :) You are the best for providing all this support. Thank you for the heart felt messages!!

Best,

Sannah

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