La_madam 20 Posted October 29, 2005 It is with great sadness that I am reporting on the behalf of one of our members here at LBT ( Francesca, she asked me to post on her behalf) that her band has eroded and she will be having it removed. She went to Tj this week to get a fill with Dr. Ortiz & Martinez and during the barium swallow, the barium was flowing over the band instead of through the band which gave Dr. Martinez an indication of possible erosion, an endoscopy validated what he thought I spoke with Francesca this afternoon and she is devastated and very saddened by all of this, she really needs our support right now. She was banded on May 6th 2004 and has lost 120 lbs so far , she is grateful to have had the band and the wonderful tool it is to help her thus far, none the less she is still very sad so please keep her in your prayers and thoughts during this difficult time, she is in Sand DIego until Monday with her family and will retunr to the board then. Francesca, we are all here for you during this difficult time..you know you can call me anytime . Be proud of what you have accomplished with your band, you have done an amazing job so far..banded or not you will succeed. I feel your sadness, and I'm here if you need a friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penni60 45 Posted October 29, 2005 Oh Francesca, I am so sorry to hear of your erosion. I can't even begin to understand how you feel. I can only offer my support and prayers for continued success after the band is removed. HUGE HUGS!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ASPHALT ANGEL Posted October 29, 2005 You poor girl. I can not imagine what you are going through right. I will pray for you and be thinking of you. Hope you get to deeling better soon. Jolynn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted October 29, 2005 My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know how you are doing. You have done a wonderful job with your weight loss, you should be very proud. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. Hugs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaamom 0 Posted October 29, 2005 Oh I am so sorry to hear this !! Francesca, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong and please let us know how you are doing. We are all thinking of you.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jammin & Losin 1 Posted October 29, 2005 Francesca~ I'm so sorry you are going through this. No matter what you always know that you are a success. You never give up on continuing to have a healthy life.Continue to be strong! We are all here for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you!! (((((HUGS))))) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordonfamily3 0 Posted October 29, 2005 You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you make it back safe and sound and on your way to recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dianeb 0 Posted October 29, 2005 I am so sorry to hear about your band . I am glad you had as much success with your band . My thoughts are with you , stay strong !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyNana 10 Posted October 29, 2005 I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, the band. I'll be thinking of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylansmom 27 Posted October 29, 2005 Sorry to hear about your losing your band. Sending mega cyber huggies your way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vera 7 Posted October 29, 2005 Francesca your in my thoughts..like Penni, I can't even begin to understand how you feel. wishing you the best Thanks Michele, your a true friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinesqueen 2 Posted October 29, 2005 Sending you white light to protect and blue lights for healing! I'm so very sorry you have to go though this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banded_for_life 2 Posted October 29, 2005 I am so sorry Francesca and I hope you get to feeling better soon. huggs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coyotegirl 3 Posted October 29, 2005 Francesca, I am so sorry to hear of your problems. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery from this surgery. You are a very special lady and I know you will succed with your continuing weight loss. You looked Beautiful when I met you in Vegas and you are a BIG insperation to me! Thoughts and Prayes and all the lights of Crystals coming your way! ((((((HUGS)))))))) Your Friend, Terri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatha_g 4 Posted October 29, 2005 I'm really sorry to hear of this unfortunate thing, but I'm really glad you were able to have this awesome opportunity to get this far ahead with your weight loss. You've done a great job with the band. I'll pray for strength that you'll continue to maintain. We're all in this together. Hugs.. Leatha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
