My Endo results -- NOT GOOD!!

[princess_n_thep 2]

OH MY GOSH!!! Okay, I am REALLY starting to freak out now. This is just nuts! Why are so many bandsters eroding. And all around the same time frame (around 18-24 months post op!!)

This is terrible Penni, I am so sorry this has happened!

[Alexandra 55]

Oh, Penni. :(

You know that you'll get through this just fine, and will be stronger on the back end. When you read this you'll be bandless, but you'll ALWAYS be a bandsister to me. Take care and heal fast!

[Lisa*in*NJ 0]

so sorry to hear this, good luck! :cry

[Penni60 45]

OK it is 4p here and I just got off the phone with Billy. I am shooting out the door now and heading to Ventura.

Yes Donali is correct. The scope goes through the stoma and turns itself around in the bottom and looks back up at the stoma. Yes Donali my band is eroded through the lining of the stomach.

Just so overwhelmed with all the love and compassion. My sweetie John wrote me this beautiful note and I will share it when I return.

Love you all

Later!!

OK GOING TO KISS BILLY NOW FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[paula 4]

Thanks Donali, now I see it.

Im speechless.

[ReneBean 3]

Man, Penni. This so sucks. I am thinking good thoughts for quick healing from this.

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HUGS!

(and pretty sly of you to figure out a way to see Dr. Billy this way...)

[Parvathi 2]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Penni. Sending hugs, prayers and happy thoughts your way. Wish there was something we could do ...

[leatha_g 4]

The pics are showing in the INSIDE of the esophagus and stomach wall.. you're seeing the band actually protuding inside the stomach wall. Normally, there would only be stomach tissue there, but you're seeing the stomach actually growing OUTSIDE the band, sort of like a wire cutting into tree bark, if you will.

[Margo 0]

Penni,

I am so very sorry to hear about your band.....good luck tonight and tomorrow....I will say a special prayer for you.

[CYNDEL 0]

I'm really sorry to hear the terrible results of your endo..Penni remember your health FIRST..and You 2nd...3rd...4th....Thinking and praying for You!!!.....Cindy

[kat72 0]

Penni, I am so sorry to hear of your ordeal. I'm sending good thoughts and lots of caring your way. Get better soon.

[La_madam 20]

Well Penni it is 6:01, by now you are getting prepped for surgery. Just want you to know you have been on my mind all afternoon. Hope everything with the removal goes smoothly. I'm waiting anxiously to hear an update from Lisa or Christina. Love you my friend. Sending lots of love and possitive thoughts to you right now

[pepsi32861 0]

My heart and prayers go out to you. quick and painless recovery wishes coming your way. God Bless

[Oh 2 Be Free 0]

Best wishes and prayers for you Penni, through this tough time. I know you will do fine. Get lots of rest and be positive. Everything is going to be okay.

[mousecrazy 2]

I"m so sorry you are going through this. I also think you have one bright little lady for a daughter! Whatever happens, you are going to be okay. I am glad you called Inamed and talked with them. I'm also glad that bandsters post good AND bad things that happen. We learn from all of them...hang tough, Cindy (((hugs))))