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This morning Brandy had to go back to the hospital. She hasn't been able to get any food or Water down and is spitting up stomach acid/vile and choking on it. I asked her if they even did a barium swallow yesterday after surgery, and she said no, they didn't. Which is odd, since I figured most doctors did this after any type of surgery having to do with the band. Usually when this happens it's a slip of some sort.. as I hear more, I'll keep you all informed. Please say prayers for Brandy to get through this well and that there aren't too many complications..

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I have a feeling that they pulled her band down and caused it to slip when they replaced the port. I think that this what happened to me and why I had to have my band replaced. I had my port changed to a lower profile one after a TT. I know how badly she is feeling and my heart goes out to her! BBK you are in my prayers today!

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If ever there is a Lapband SuperHero, it has to be you BBK, after all you´ve been thru. Hope they were able to help your choking problem.

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BBK - How are you feeling today?

I'm worried about the choking sensation you mentioned. Please let us know everything is alright.

Oh, and I'm jealous, I don't envy all the problems you have had but I'd love to have a port (or a band) in a shadow box.

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So sorry to hear that you are having additional problems.

You are definitely in my prayers!

A speedy recovery for you from all of this.

shelli:sad_smile:

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CoolCrystal - thanks for the update. Don't know why I didn't see it a few moments ago. BBK is in my prayers.

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BBk has been through way too much. Man! That girl deserves a break1

Sending you good thoughts and healing prayers, Brandy!

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Hugs and prayers for BBk. Don't they know who they're messing with?

Take care and hope you are on your feet and feeling better soon.

Sue

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Hey all

Thanks to my girl Crystal for letting ya'll know how I am doing.

Well after much deliberation, called Inamed and consulting with everyone on the book, they decided that I have slipped and are treating me as such, I couldn't get the barium down at all today. SO I am now completely empty. I am broken hearted and scared to death. I will be in resting mode for 4-6 weeks. They are hoping it was caught so fast that it can heal.

They had to access by the new port and the new incisions. SO I feel horrible there. BUT I am no longer chocking, but night time is the rest test they said.

I AM TRYING TO REMEMBER that I am hot as hell, lol....not that I have a big head but it is the only way I can get through this....ugh...

Bad news is now I am underweight, so putting on a bit won't hurt me during the rest. They want me to gain 5-10. MAN oh man, what a change!

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