My band has *unslipped*. :)

[Jonathan 5]

I can't believe it. Out of frustration I went to the Surgery Center of Richardson again today, because they had stopped returning my calls as well (it turns out they were actively trying to find me a doctor, and the person who was helping me was just out of the office today). While I was there, Dr. Anderson's office returned my call and said they'd be happy to accept me as a patient. They wanted me to get another flouroscopy done to see if the band had moved at all before scheduling me for surgery.

So, SCOR got me in as an add-on patient, and didn't even make me wait. Within 20 minutes of arriving and asking for the appointment, I was in the back room, laying on the fill table. Everyone in the flouro room stared in amazment as they discovered that my band is back in place -- perfectly. One week of no fill and consuming only liquids resolved the situation completely.

They gave me 1cc of saline, which I know won't do much, but is a start, and sent me on my way.

There are two things I feel that I need to say to you all.

First, the support found here is amazing, and sustaining. I know we've gone through some times on LBT when attitudes flared and personailites clashed, but what it comes down to is that when the shit hits the fan, we're family, and we act like it. I can't thank you enough for sharing in my misery, even when it wasn't yours and you didn't have to.

Second, miracles happen. Small, big, medical, spiritual, whatever -- they happen. Following directions is good too. I don't know if this was a miracle or a product of following directions, or, as I believe is probably the case, a combination of the two. Friends, don't give up hope. Ever. Living without hope isn't living at all. That, and that alone, was probably the main reason I had this surgery in the first place. I don't imagine I'm alone in that.

Peace and blessings,

Jonathan

[LapBandFan 22]

Woo Hoo! and Praise the Lord. Prayers answered! Jonathan that is such great news! I am so excited to hear it for you. I agree the board is like a second family to me too and I agree about the support we have here. Thanks for sharing the great news!!!

Happy dance in progress for you!!

[Tricia K. 0]

That is incredible news!! I'm so glad that you don't have to go under the knife again. Thanks for sharing your miracle with us.

[leatha_g 4]

Praise God! Close call.. now you know these things CAN happen, irregardless of what you do. I'd just tread lightly, you've gotten a second chance. Good news! Congrats!

[coyotegirl 3]

:banana Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful News!!!!! :banana

Praise the Lord!! I am sooooooo happy for you! :Bunny :Bunny

[Iluvmyboys 1]

Wow!! Joyous news! How cool is that? I am so glad to hear that! Take care,

[TrishS 3]

WOW Miracles do happen.. God was watching over you!!! This is such wonderful news!!! Im so happy for you ((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))) woohoo

[Anwyn 0]

That is fabulous news! I'm so very happy for you.

[Alexandra 55]

YAAAAAAAHHHHOOOOOO!!!!!!

Jonathan, that is absolutely the BEST news I've had all day. What a fantastic development! I'm thrilled for you, and am reminded all over again what a great thing the band is. Movin' ON!!!

[the best me 6]

I am humbled, relieved, proud, and happy at this great news. There IS a GOD and he CARES for YOU and ME!!!!! I feel like anything is possible. How wonderful. Wow. I'm so happy for you! and your checkbook, too??? LOL

I'll quit giving up on hope. It's the reason I got banded to begin with. Thanks for being an insiration. You Rock!!

[KarenB 0]

Jonathan, fabulous news. As a matter of fact, best news I've heard in a long time.

[DeLarla 22]

TOLD YOU SO, TOLD YOU SO, TOLD YOU SO, TOLD YOU SO!

What a GREAT POST that we all really needed right now!

[aaamom 0]

Jonathan,

That is wonderful, awesome, spectacular, and possibly the best news I could have heard. The kind of news we all needed !!!

You did what you had to do and it paid off. Good for you !

Leah

[StartingOver 6]

Jonathan that is wonderful news! Just what we needed to hear in light of the recent band issues.

[It's me-Debbydo 0]

Happy dance for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kickin butts and taking names. This reuly is a family. And every family is nuts!