Hi All,

Sorry I have been a ghost again. I have been so busy with work and around the house, I haven't had a moment to even check in and see how everyone is doing.

I hope you are all doing well.

Me and Berpitha (A.K.A. - my beloved band) are off to surgery bright and early tomorrow morning. Once my doc got back from her vacation, she scheduled my LapBand replacement quickly.

The folks at Inamed say that they have never had a case of LapBand leakage at the balloon site. All other leaks have been at the port site... So Berpitha may be the first!!! Unfortunately, she will have to go back to Inamed so that they can check her out. My insurance has approved this new surgery, so I am going back to have the whole thing done ALL OVER AGAIN!

Not sure if my new band will take on the alias of Berpitha2... we will have to see how she responds to her new digs.

Wish me luck. I am a little nervous, but I think it is more because I know what to expect and I really don't know how I will stay positive during the recovery period. BUT, I have a new chance at success and for that I am grateful.

Take care everyone and I promise to check in when I am filling up to it.

Be good and have FUN!!!

Anne, best of luck to you for a smooth surgery, painless recovery, and RESTRICTION! Please take care of yourself and take time to heal.

Good Luck Anne, and please let us all know how you are doing when it is over.

Betty

Anne

((((((hugs))))))) good luck girl! soon this will be a distant memory.

i have been busy at work to but so glad i checked the board today for this great news! you will be in my thoughts.

michelle

Best of luck tomorrow Anne

I will be thinking of you.. I hope all goes smooth for you.

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the support... and (((hugs)))

You ALL are so great!

Anne, you trailblazer you! Thanks for discovering that it's possible to have a leak at the balloon site...now we know! Very thoughtful of you.

Take care of yourself and good luck tomorrow! You're in all of our thoughts and we can't wait to hear how easy it all was.

Hi Anne,

Good luck and hope surgery and recovery are easier than expected. Best wishes, Teresa

Anne,

I'm so glad you're going to get fixed, but I'm sorry it has to be through another surgery. I hope all goes well and you'll be back soon to let us all know you're doing okay.

Good luck to you. Will the doc insert a fill amount during surgery or will they make you wait the initial 6 weeks again? Mine made me wait.. ughh..

Leatha

Anne, have a safe, painless surgery. You are in my thoughts.

Nancy

Best wishes to you, Anne. Let us know how it goes.

So sorry you have to go through another surgery but very glad your insurance is covering! Please update us when you are feeling up to it... sending healing vibes....

Darcy

Best of luck, Anne!! We'll be thinking of you!

**hugs**

Anne

Your all fixed up by now! My thoughts are with you.

Your journey has been hard, hopeing for the best.

Best of luck as well...even though it's all over...I've been MIA!

Anne, how are you feeling? Hope all went well and you have Restriction! Please post when you feel like it.