:-( help!!

[brwneyedbeauty]

Well I posted couple weeks back that something was wrong. I was right...!!! I went yesterday to the doctor told him I have NO restriction none what so ever. He checked and I don't! NO fluid none so he filled me back up and its gone already. I AM LEAKING!
I have another test to see where the leak is.....I am so angry, sad, mad, hurt, PO'd, you name it! I can't afford to take more time off and then starting all over again... I am crushed. What do I do??????????????


Cheri :-(

[PhotoNut]

Aww bummer news, girl! *big comforting hugs*

I can understand that panic that you're feeling! But it might not be as bad as you're thinking. I've heard several stories about leaking bands that were easily repaired. Typically a leak in a band is caused the doctor accidental poking the tubing while doing an adjustment. When that's the case, the replacement surgery is NOTHING like the original surgery. It's a quick outpatient procedure that has the patient back on track in no time at all. Let's hope that's what's going on with your band.

Ya know, blessings are often disguised by seemingly bad things. Keep your eyes open for the blessing in this, ok?

I'm sure you'll get some solid advice from people who have gone thru this. Until then I just wanted to give you some reassurance and some hugs.

[brwneyedbeauty]

thanks Susan for the kind words....your a truely and beautiful person inside and out!

["Just" Paul]

It may not even have to be surgical... they also can, if the leak is small, inject this different solution into the band (I can't recall the name right now) that is thicker, and less likely to leak.

anyone who had this stuff in their band, please chime in!!

I'm sure it can be resolved... don't panic until you have all the facts, then it CAN be dealt with.

it's not the end of the world.


Breathe deep!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

[munch2much]

Cheri, I'm sorry.....I hope you can get it fixed. I hope it doesn't cost too much.

[Nick N Ava's Grammy]

Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you Cheri.. :)

[diva girl]

Ditto all of the above. You'll be fine. Thanks for reaching out and I know it will all work out for you.

Best,

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Well, of all the rotten luck !!! But you've gotten some good suggestions. Fear of the unknown is pretty universal. And you'll know a lot more when you get that next test. So, hang in ,,,Sending hugs,

Judy

[sassy46545]

Cheri,
Continue with your bandster "ways" and any setback you experience will hopefully be minimal. Keep up the exercise, keep the portions typical of bandster portions and watch those carbs! Drink your water, take your time with your meals and do a little extra pampering for yourself to fight the stress.
Best of luck and keep us posted.

Tracy

[ginabobina]

Oh Cheri I am so sorry you're having to deal with a leak!!! Try to stick with your new eating habits as best you can and maybe focus on volumetrics since you're open - higher volume but staying low in calories.

The solution that can be injected, I think, is called Omnipaque. It is thicker than saline and I have heard it described as Fix-a-Flat for the band. I hope you'll get more info soon about exactly where the leak is and be able to move forward with a solution. Hang in there and we are here for you!!

[brwneyedbeauty]

Well the doctor office called me today my test is thursday. I guess it really similar to a fill but they put some sort of dye in to see where the leak is. He thinks it my be my port. I hope its a easy fix!!! Anyone out there have a leak before>? and if so what did they do???? thanks....

Cheri

[PhotoNut]

Oo! Good! Well not good, but yeah... *chuckle*

Ports are fairly simple to replace! Chevygirl and Jamez (I think) had ports replaced.

Are you feeling any more optimistic? I am! :)

Keep us posted. *hugs*

[AnnDe]

Cheri, I did have my port replaced!! really it was very easy...
I was in an out in two hours... It is just a bummer... My port leak was due to my surgeon puncturing the port when trying to do an adjustment.
I spent 6 months of my first year with my port leaking.
I hope that they find it in the port area...
Keeping you in my thoughts..
DeAnn

[brwneyedbeauty]

Thanks everyone. I am trying to be calm and cool about things. trying........

[chrispygal]

Oh Cheri I'm so sorry about the leak! I think we would all panic in that situation. We go through a lot deciding to get this surgery, then actually having it, and the couple of weeks afterwards, and then we continue to bust our butt along the way. Hitting a road block like this can definitely be disheartening. The good news is that your doctor is working to find a way to fix the probelm and the best news is that most people I've seen with a leak in their band have no problem getting it corrected. You've done so great with your weight loss, and it will continue no doubt! Keep us updated.

["Just" Paul]

Cheri,

We are ALL with you 110%.


P

["Just Jess"]

so sorry to hear of your difficulties, cheri!!!!!!

[kristina]

Cheri...i will be praying for u girl. we are here for u!

[HeatherGurl]

Sorry to hear about your troubles :( I went to have a fill once and all of my saline was gone... so my Dr. filled me with omnipaque. It is just a thicker solution. I would mention that to your Dr. before you have any kind of surgery done. It can not hurt anything.
Hopefully this will all be a simple fix.
Best of luck to you and we are all thinking of you!

[Shellster]

Cheri,
Thinking of you chick. I hope that it is a quick fix and back to business. You've done a wonderful job and I know you'll continue on to goal. Keep your chin up!

[JDru]

Just barely seeing this now Cheri...so sorry to hear about your leak! Have you talked to your doctor about your options??

[brwneyedbeauty]

I have my next appt this Thursday to see where the leak is....I will no more then.
Thanks everyone for your kind words....you all are helping get through this;-)

[Neal R.]

Hi Cherri - hope all goes well. Drewslou had her port replaced. Here is here thread and a thread that she posted pics on. Wishing you the best :)
http://www.band2gether.net/showthread.php?t=786
http://www.band2gether.net/showthread.php?t=1030

[Patrick]

Hang in there Cherri, it will work out. We each have our hurdles to overcome, and we all do with a little help from our friends, on line.

[ginabobina]

Hey Cheri - just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and I'm glad your test is almost here - do you know if they'll tell you results right away? I hope you get good info and soon - hugs!!!

[brwneyedbeauty]

Neal thanks for the info..I just looked at those pics wow......I really hoping for something simple...

Gina~ I find out tomorrow where the leak is and what my options are...I am so scared!! I just don't want to do this again. It took everything I had to do it the first time around.. I am the worse baby there is!

[503-250]

OK...my prayers are with ya kid...it's going to be really easy I'm sure.

[AnnDe]

Good Luck today! I am hoping all goes well to for you Cheri!

[ginabobina]

Cheri I'm praying for you right this minute ... check in with us after your appointment today. HUGS!!!

[brwneyedbeauty]

My appt is at 3 so I will let ya all know.......

Thanks everyone!
Cheri ;-)

[brwneyedbeauty]

Well....good news and bad news...
bad news Its official I have a leak. It was pretty wild to watch the contrast dye stuff go through the tubing. I have to have surgery;-(
Now for the good news.. my doctor said if your gonna have to spring a leak I have it in the right place.. its where your tubing from the band and tubing from the port hook together...that part came undone..he didnt say how or why it happens but he said its simple to fix. So I am not sure when it will be but soon I hope...

Cheri

[mizfish]

Cheri,
glad that things are ok. My thoughts are with you. Good luck and thank goodness that you don't have to have the whole procedure all over again!!!

["Just Jess"]

cheri - i am sorry to hear about the leak............ however, i hope that your surgery is as simple as my port re-stitch was. they were in and out in no time! best wishes to you! :hug:
hugs, jess

[ginabobina]

What a relief that it is among the easier things to fix!! I was thinking about you this afternoon and I know it's scary to have another surgery but I'm so glad you don't have to have a full replacement! Hang in there girlie!

[Neal R.]

Well, thats the best bad news possible. Glad it wasn't worse and be easily fixed.

[chrispygal]

That's good news! Well as far as good bad news goes. Glad to hear! :)

[503-250]

I've been telling you people that I don't pray often because it's hard to get back up, plus I don't like to have to go through the list of crap I don't deserve to have my prayers answered because of....So when I do...the big man comes through.

[MoOrLess]

So glad to hear your leak is fixable --- you're in my prayers. Let us know when your surgery day is scheduled

[Nick N Ava's Grammy]

I'm happy to hear it wasn't as bad as you thought it might be. It will be fixed soon and you'll be right back on track :) Good luck, and a speedy recovery.. and I'll be thinking about you :)

[brwneyedbeauty]

Thanks everyone I will keep you all posted when surgery is. I am hoping asap! I want it done and over with;-)

Cheri

[brwneyedbeauty]

Just wanted to up date.. My surgery is scheduled for Arpil 9th 9:15. As of now its just day surgery.. I will be glad when its done and over with and I can continue this journey....Keep me in your prayers;-)

Cheri

[brwneyedbeauty]

I am so so nervous about getting the band fixed. I am so disappointed and upset because I feel like "why me" and then I tell myself "why not" you....?
I am just so unsure on what to do. Part of me just wants to say the heck with it and leave the band alone and not get it fixed. But I know I cannot do it without.
Any words of advice? I just am so scared..I know I have already been through it before, but thats what scares me. URGH I am just torn......

[ginabobina]

Sorry you're feeling so nervous - it's totally natural to be nervous about surgery. Are they going in through the port area to reconnect the tubing? Will they even have to use gas - it almost seems like it would be so close to the port area that they could access it really quickly. I hope it will be very straightforward. I imagine there would be much less invasion and short duration... have you had your gall bladder out? I wonder if it might be more like that but even less pain since nothing will be cut or handled inside. Keep talking it out with us! Hugs to you!

[MoOrLess]

Hang in there...it will be over soon...and you can get back on the "band" wagon! You're in my prayers...hopefully it will be a short surgery and you'll feel great in just a few days. Keep us up to date and know we're here for you!

[little t]

UGH! I am just finding this thread and that stinks that this has happened to you! From what I read on the thread, it shouldn't be to big of a surgery. I would encourage you to get it fixed though. Think about how far you have come! You don't want to give up now after fighting so hard for what you have! Surgery will be over before you know it and it will not be as difficult to adjust to as the original band surgery.

When I went in for my TT and thigh lift, I was torn on whether to do it or not. Now that it is all over and I am healed for the most part, I am so glad I did it! You will be glad you did it to when it is all over! I will be thinking of you on Wednesday!

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Aww ,,, HUGS needed here !!! Sending them your way !!! For me fear tends to = not enough information. I'm thinking Gina has a point. Do you know what kind of anaesthetic they are planning on using? Since it's just a port thing, maybe a local is all they need. I'd a thousand times rather endure the stress of that than the fear of "going under." But even if it needs to be the "whole banana," I agree 100% with Tami, I'd hate to see you give up on having a functioning band. I rely on mine soooo much, and trust it sooooo much to keep me on track, that I'd do anything I had to to keep it working for me. We're all right here in your corner cheering for you !!! I'm sending up a prayer for you right now, and I totally trust things will work out the way they are supposed to work out !!! :angel:

Be strong girlfriend, Judy

[brwneyedbeauty]

Hey everyone!
Well the doctor told me he isnt putting me under...but he said we will make you loopy..I guess the stuff they give you so you dont remember anything. And they will numb the area by the port and go in that way. He said if I just had to spring a leak its in the best spot to fix. I just have to think positive and get this done and be on my way again!

Cheri

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Now, that's the spirit, Cheri !!! More hugs !!! You're gonna do just fine, and probably chuckle about this hic-up some day.

Judy

[KristiR]

Cheri, the stuff they give you to make you "Loopy" is great! You won't remember much of anything after that shot takes affect! Don't worry! You will be fine and off to a great new start!

[Patrick]

Sheri, you are making the right decision. My prayers are there supporting you and this will be over before you know it. You will be so grateful that you have kept your band working that these hardships will soon be distant memories. And, that "loopy" stuff is great. I have had a couple of procedures with it, and it is the way to go.

[Diana57]

It sounds like the anesthetic that you get when you get a colonoscopy or an endoscopy. You just wake up, but I guess you weren't really under.
No big deal. And it also means that it won't be very long. Normally the surgery takes a lot longer.

[Nick N Ava's Grammy]

Cheri, Loopy is good :) I've had that too, the recovery time is faster too :)

[little t]

Cheri, that is great that they don't have to put you all the way under! I haven't had the loopy drug, but it sounds fantastic! Let us know how it goes on Wednesday!

[JudyBellyBand]

Cheri,
I am so releaved that your leak is the BEST of kinds. This is so straight-forward and it will be over and behind you in a flash. IT is a blessing. But still I am praying for your comfort and well-being through this period. With warm wishes and prayers,
Judy

[brwneyedbeauty]

Thank you again everyone for the wonderful support! It always amazes me that everyone here has such compassion for one another. WOW!
2 more days until my "fix my leaky band" and today I am very positive and looking forward to begin again. You are all truely beautiful people inside and out! :-)

[trinitypt]

What a bummer! But like Susan said, sometimes these things can be a blessing in disguse. Think of this as an opportunity to really change your lifestyle so that you can still get the results that you want. Losing weight is never easy, it takes a complete lifestyle change, the surgery can help get people started and on their way to their goal, but in the end, if you dont make a life change, nothing will ever change. So take this as a chance to really concentrate on those new habits that the doctors and nutritionists are teaching you so that you can be successful no matter what obstacles come into your path.

"For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans for you to prosper and succeed. Plans for hope and a future"
Jer. 29:11

[brwneyedbeauty]

You are so right!!!! :-)

[spiketvl]

wishing you the best of luck with the surgery. Then you can get on resuming normal band life lol!

[ginabobina]

Best of luck in the morning - try to get some sleep tonight and post when you feel up to it afterwards. I hope it will be speedy and not too uncomfortable for you! Will they be filling you up tomorrow as well?

[kristina]

Prayers your way for tommorow...i have had the loopy drug before...its WONDERFUL. i thought i would be awake but out of it..nope..u go right to sleep just like the big stuff..only theres nothing to it! good luck and God bless!

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Not to sidetrack this thread, but Kristina, WOW !!! I just noticed your sticker again. One more day until you meet with your surgeon??? That's WONDERFUL !!! YIPPEE !!! Judy

[kristina]

judy..i always seek out your posts cause your so wonderful...imagine my surprize when i saw my name! have u learned how to subscribe to threads yet-you cutie?! and thank you for noticing...smooches!

[ate2much]

Best wishes for tomorrow - keep us posted. Hugs!

[ginabobina]

Hope all went well this morning - i was checking in to see if you were posting yet - hugs to you!!

[little t]

I hope everything went well for you today! I am so anxious to know how things went!

[brwneyedbeauty]

Hi EVERYONE,
Yeah surgery is done!!!! It had took about 35 mins and another 30 in recovery and I was on my way. My only complaint is I'm so sore. If you remember when you have surgery the first time for me where my port was that was where the worse pain was and thats where they did all the work so I'm so sore but thrilled it over. WHEW I am so thankful its over and I think next week he said he would start filling me back up!!!!

Cheri :-)

[little t]

That is great that it went so well! It will be exciting when he fills you up to get the band to work for you again!

[Dustbunny]

I can't believe I missed this, I read the whole thing this morning. I'm glad it went well. So sorry it happened at all Cheri. Hope you heal quickly! DB

[ginabobina]

YAYYYY!!!!!! I'm so glad to hear you're OK and everything went as planned. I'm sorry you had to go through that but thrilled for you that it was able to be taken care of so soon and relatively easily compared to a full surgery and replacement! Take it easy and be extra gentle with yourself - no bending over the washer to move the laundry to the dryer! Man that hurt me forever and hurt this morning a little from my fill on monday - hits me RIGHT at the port! Hugs to you!!!

[503-250]

Woohooooo glad to hear you are doing well.

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Super news, Cheri !!! YIPPEE !!!! We know how ready you are to keep on keeping on. Wishing you the greatest success on the rest of your journey ,,, with no similar bumps in the raod ever again !!!

Take it easy on yourself. Minor surgery is still surgery, and you deserve some special pampering ,,, Sending you some of my special potato soup !!! ,,,

Judy

[redgrldj]

Hi EVERYONE,
Yeah surgery is done!!!! It had took about 35 mins and another 30 in recovery and I was on my way. My only complaint is I'm so sore. If you remember when you have surgery the first time for me where my port was that was where the worse pain was and thats where they did all the work so I'm so sore but thrilled it over. WHEW I am so thankful its over and I think next week he said he would start filling me back up!!!!

Cheri :-)

I am glad everything went great....:nod:

[Nick N Ava's Grammy]

So happy for you this is over now Cheri .. healing prayers are being lifted up for you. Things will be going much better for you now :)

[brwneyedbeauty]

Thanks for the well wishes...I can't wait until my band is filled and I'm on my way again;-)
thanks again ;-)

Cheri

[Neal R.]

Congrats Cheri! Hope your feeling better.

[Patrick]

Cheri, glad everything went so smooth. Now you can get back into your new "again" banded life. Does this make you a two-timer? haha lol

[PhotoNut]

I told you! Didnt I tell you? Easy peasy! lol

Ok, maybe not so easy, but its done and youre fixed again and I'm so happy that ordeal is behind you.

Now I'll go find a quiet corner and fall apart. *laughs* It's my way of things.

[brwneyedbeauty]

Judy...How did you know potato soup is my favorite!
Thanks for all the prayers and up lifting messages.... I'd be lost without you all ;-)
Thanks!!!

Cheri

[kebsa]

So glad the surgery went well, look after yourself and heal qquickly, you will soon be ready to get back on track as a renewed bandster!

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Cheri: Glad to hear we're sisters of the potato soup clan. Some mamas make chicken soup, mine always made me potato soup when I needed some TLC. I've always LOVED it.

Judy

[ate2much]

:clap3:So glad that things went well. If I should have something go wrong - I hope it's that easy to correct. Best wishes...

[ginabobina]

Cheri, hope you're having a restful weekend and healing up nicely! Thinking of you!

[Beddyband]

Im so glad to hear everything got resolved for you. Keep us posted with your progress.. and take it easy..... Even those little procedures can be a booger!

[brwneyedbeauty]

Hey!
4 days out and I'm feeling pretty good. A bit sore but..nothing I can't handle.
Now that I'm back on real food I have restriction. I don't know how much is in my band cause I was loopy when he told me what he put in and my sister couldn't remember. LOL I have a re-check on Friday. I just wanted to say again THANKYOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT! I don't think I can even say it in words what this site means to me. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU:-)

Cheri

[Nick N Ava's Grammy]

You're very very welcome.. .and I'm so happy you're feeling much better :)

[spiketvl]

Wonderful to hear things went so well.

[brwneyedbeauty]

Well its been 3 weeks since surgery and I would of thought I'd be losing something....nothing.
I been walking and spring cleaning keeping busy. URGH!
I need a fill but I don't even see him until May 23rd.

[ate2much]

Well - the good news is that you are not "gaining" - right?!! Hang in there - keep eating healthy and the time will fly by. Vent when you need to - that's what we are here for!

[kristina]

glad to hear you are all better!

[ginabobina]

How's your restriction? Next time I get loose I'm going to try Volumetrics, which our nutritionist recommended... there's a book about it but basically it deals with adding low-calore bulk to what you're eating to feel full for less calories. Do you feel pretty well healed up? Give yourself time to get back into the losing zone - I'm just so glad this was resolved so quickly and you're not still sitting there with a leak! Glad to hear how you're doing! hugs!

[brwneyedbeauty]

HOLY CRAP finally 6 weeks after my band repair I got a fill and wow back to restriction wow....I have had 3 months of I can eat pretty much what I want and as much as I want. Not anymore..starting all over but its a good thing;-)

[Patrick]

Welcome back to the good side of bandland.

[brwneyedbeauty]

its good to be back ;-)

[JDru]

Great news Cheri!!

[MoOrLess]

woo hoo Cheri - restriction is a good thing but definitely a challenge to get back to eating bandster-wise :)

[ginabobina]

happy for ya!! gotta love restriction!

[bgrand]

nothing like being tight.

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

YIPPEE !!! Glad to hear your band is kicking in. That's awesome.

[Nick N Ava's Grammy]

Hi there Cheri.. Congrats on your restriction!! It was great talking to you the other night.. :) You're on the losing side again :D !!!! I'm so happy for ya!!

[lil'bitty]

Hi Cheri, i just found this thread and sorry you had to go through all that, but glad all went well! Welcome back!

[brwneyedbeauty]

the saga continues...I swear. Well last week I had the "fill" and its been hell every since. I have so much acid in my throat...I finally called today and I go back tomorrow to have some removed.. I tried to wait to see if things got any better but its getting worse.. I love the restriction part because I can only eat very little..but the acid burning in my throat ...its awful. ARGH!

[bgrand]

I know the feeling, but it's not worth the esopageal irritation that occurs because of reflux. I am going to have a smidge taken out next week as well. My worst time is at night. I am worried because I have gotten to so use to being tight, and am really worried about being too loose and gaining. So, we will just have to support each other on this one.

[brwneyedbeauty]

Yes nights are worse for me also. I have been sleeping in the lazyboy chair. But I love the restriction. But I can't take this reflux. I hope he takes out as little as possible.

[Nick N Ava's Grammy]

Cheri.. I'm so sorry you're having trouble .. I hope you get some help soon for your reflux..

Do you think you'll be able to meet up with us when Tami comes to Michigan on June 7th? I sure hope so.. I'm really hoping to meet up with you guys.

I thought about you this weekend.. my sis in law and her hubby were at their cabin.. they just got home today, she called me..

Beep me if you need to talk.. k?

[bgrand]

WARNING....Tami is a wild one and will have you doing things you never thought you would do. But, she is a load of fun and we love her.
Trust me when I say, She has something up her sleeve. Just take lots of pictures for us to see.
Have a great time.

[Nick N Ava's Grammy]

Plan on taking the camera for sure.. and can hardly wait!! Just wishing I could have been in NC for all the get togethers you've all been to :)

Nowwwwwwwwww Betty.. how much trouble can we get in to at a truck stop? ;) Wait.. maybe I should take that back :) lol

I'll have my camera all batteried up and ready for sure :) Wish you could be here too!!!

[bgrand]

Tami at a Truck stop. Your in for a treat....I gauranteeeee!!

[brwneyedbeauty]

LOL you gals are so funny!!! Yes I hope it works out for next weekend;-)

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Gonna be anxiously awaiting word on how the g2g goes. And Cheri, so sorry about your reflux. That's no fun at all. Glad you're getting a slight unfill ,,, Good luck with it ,,, and you too Betty ,,, I know you're both worried about not being tight enough ,,,

[brwneyedbeauty]

URGh! I'm not sure what to do. I was to full last week and just a wee little bit taken out and now I can eat ...what the heck is going on??? I just don't get this?

[bgrand]

It is a temperamental thing. I had some more taken out yesterday and still woke up with reflux last night.

[brwneyedbeauty]

well now I need just a bit more put back in...this is harder than I thought. I can't find a happy medium.

[mimi r]

Everyone says this is the EASY way out!!!! What the Hell do they know?????

[brwneyedbeauty]

Yeah no kidding! My sister's give me crap about this band... They say I'm cheating! What a way to cheat............

[bgrand]

I am in awe when I hear someone say that someone told them that this was cheating.
I have never had anyone say this to me and all my family,friends and co-workers comment on how hard it seems and how they are amazed at our courage to do this every day. I have even had some of them go to Dr. V for a consult.
I cannot even imagine what my response would be if some one told me that this was cheating or this was the easy way out....well, yes I can!!

[brwneyedbeauty]

I have yet another question....today I went to have a fill. When he was checking to see how much I have he couldn't get any out.?????? But I know I'm not leaking cause its not like before I have restriction. So he thinks I could have a kink?????? SO anyone out there ever have trouble with this?????? If so what happens??????

[--SPEED--]

Im kinked... lol, just had to say it !! I have to go Monday and get some xrays and see why I am having trouble....

[christie]

So many things pop into my head after your statement, Speed.


Moves back...zipping lip....now.

[PhotoNut]

Cheri, whatever happened with your "kinked" tubing? I'm sorry I didn't keep track of this thread when it was started last year!

[--SPEED--]

ha ha ha Christie ! no problems there... lol its the tube BETWEEN the LAPBAND port and the LAPBAND..... lol... just to clarify....

[sassy46545]

sure sure Speed...that's what they all say when we ask where they are kinky..I mean... kinked

T

[Mloukas143]

I'm sorry to hear about your band problems. You would think after so many months/years having a band you would almost be "in the clear" of such problems at this point...you've accomplished all of your goals, and you have come such a long way! I remember when I first joined on B2g you were one of the many that I looked up to! I hope everything gets better for you..I hate to hear these stories about band problems.

band problems... go away, u hear me?!!!?!!!? (there, i think it heard me) =)

[brwneyedbeauty]

I guess I do have some sort of a kink. When I get a fill it doesnt go right in...take awhile and they have a hell of a time taking some out. but its been awhile since I have had a fill.

[--SPEED--]

sounds like what I am going thru....

[Want_2_B_Free]

I hope my surgeon isn't as kinky happy as your's. I don't need another kink in my life...Good luck with this kink stuff.

[Beth K]

Hi Cheri,
Remeber the band is only a tool. Only a portion of the plan. You are near goal and doing great. My doctor tells me I am in control. So keep up the good work you can do it.

[Kitty]

I am just seeing this thread and wanted to add my thoughts and good wishes to you. I am sure this is a frustrating situation and one that I know I fear...as I'm sure we all do....that could happen to us. Good luck getting it all sorted out and I hope you can get back on track (or stay there) through all this!

[kristina]

what causes kinks? and do they have to be repaired surgically?
cheri & jason- sorry ur going through this.