Band is Leaking, Im having bypass surgery in January

[Guest seattlecindy75]

I just wanted to thank everyone for their help with all my questions and my problems. I really have appreciated all your help and support, after the news of my recent problem with my tubing and them suggesting another surgery, I have decided to part ways with my band and switch to the bypass surgery. Im a little nervous but excited, The band has been great while it worked for me. I think i was just one of the unfortunate ones that it didn't work for, but after 60,000 being billed to my insurance for the 2 surgeries to fix it, I just don't think it's worth another one. I wanted to say thank you to you all for your support and wisdom and hopefully I will be able to keep you all up to date with how im doing once I get to be a loser again...

Thanks a bunch guys,

Cindy

Banded dr oh 1/28/03 347 lbs

Band slippage 3/25/04 270 lbs

Surgery to fix slippage 4/1/04

Current weight 305.5

Tube leaking 9/25/04

[Penni60 45]

Awww Cindy: I hope you continue to have success with weight loss. Please do come back and let us know how you are doing. Just because you aren't banded anymore doesn't mean we don't still care and want to hear from you.

Please do stay in touch.

You will be in my prayers.

[Iluvharleys 15]

Cindy - Sorry you are having so many problems. I am wishing you all the luck in the world with your surgery. Please let us know how you are doing.

[La_madam 20]

Oh Cindy I'm sorry to hear of your latest troubles

Like Penni said..do come back and let us know how you are doing. I wish you all the best with the bypass. Best Wishes to you

[hagerteresa 3]

Hi Cindy,

I too am sorry to hear about all of your band struggles. I sure wish you the best and hope you keep coming back here anyway to say hello, Teresa

[Dizzy182 0]

I am so sorry to hear of your struggle. Keep your head up and have faith in everything that you ae doing for your health.

[claraluz 2]

Best of luck to you. Like everyone says, please let us know how you are doing. We care.

Nancy

[live2canoe 1]

Wow - what an ordeal you've been through.

I admire your grit and determination and willingness to move on.

With an attitiude like that, you are sure to succeed.

Good Luck, Best Wishes, and know that you'll always be a Bandster at Heart!