Band Removal Today

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Yesterday i went for a check up with my Doctor - coming up to the second anniversary of being banded on 11 Nov

After an endoscopy it was found the band had eroded into my stomach

Result - today a permanent removal of the band will happen

The sad thing is that I am only half way to my goal

I have been a success story for the Gading Pluit hospital here in Jakarta and for chief surgeon and lap band pioneer Dr Barlian Sutedja - a pin up boy for banding in Indonesia

Dr Barlian was almost as upset as I was yesterday. He will be providing the removal free of charge and in February next year will do the gastric sleeving for me - also free of charge

What can I say about this wonderful man and his extraordinary team that has saved my life?

I love them all!!

3 hours until surgery - wish me "bon chance"

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I'm very sorry you have to go through this, but it's wonderful to know you're in such caring and capable hands.

Best wishes to you.

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yes so sorry you will have to go through all that but WOW..sure sounds like you have a awsome Dr.....Good Luck

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I am sorry that happened, hope everything goes well for you. Good luck!