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Oh no feel better Mandy! hopefully they can fix it for you!

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I woke up with NO BAND! I had an infection! They had no choice but to remove it! I won't be getting another band. My Dr.. said to wait, see how I do... Keep loosing or maintaing.. If I being to gain weight.. My Dr. Said he will do the Bypass!

Just wanted to update you all!

THanks for you support!!!

Sorry to hear that, but glad they took care of the problem. Glad to hear your dr gave you options; just focus on feeling better for now! Hang in there :)

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Wow what an ordeal! I can't even imagine losing my band. It's so new to me but it feels like a security blanket or something. Glad you have the option to get bypass if necessary. I wish you the best of luck. I hope you can maintain or continue to lose without it!

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Oh wow! I hope you heal up quick!! Did your doc discuss the sleeve at all? I only like that option over bypass because it doesn;t remove intestines, which can lead to malnutrition issues. I know of one person lookign t the sleeve but I guess insurance isn't always on board with it yet?

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Im glad ur ok! I hope everything works out for u. Fast healing n we aare always here for u!

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Hi Mandy, I hope you feel better soon.

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Glad to hear you are ok and there are options down the road. Most important is your health right now so take care of yourself!

Did they say where the infection came from? Was it band related?

Prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery from this ordeal!

Kelly

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i hope your o.k.! You know you need to do whats best for you, that's what matters. Stay strong.

Keep in touch.

Shirley.

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So sorry to hear about the band removal but glad they caught the infection!! Good luck with everything and speedy recovery.

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They finally let me go home.. About 5pm EST. I was told by my Dr. I will never had the band back b/c of the infection! Not sure what exactly happened, but he said one of the stitches came undone! Could have been from me vomiting and Sliming! But when he went in to see what he could do.. he found the infection and just took it out! I

I have a drain that sucks out all the infection and bloody Water and what not! I will have this for 2 weeks. I go for a follow up with my surgeon on the 5th.

I am happy that they fixed the problem.. that infection could have lead to some serious infections...and possible death!

Well,

Thank you all for you support through everything!

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