Varices Banding

[crossroadsec]

Another banding today. This will show if new ones are forming in my esophagus. I am also curious to see how the cluster in my stomach are doing. It's been 7 months since the last one and they only banded 2 last time.

As always, just a little nervous.. Hector, Dee, Pooh and the gang too numerous to name: I love you guys. Just needed to say that. I'm not morbid, just don't want a day to pass without remembering the people who have battled alongside me.
xoxo Karen:)

[ceanothus]

Hi Karen, I was traveling when this thread started and just saw it, buti still wanted to let you know how happy it made me to see that it ended so well. Hooray, no new bandings!

[pugdaddy]

I'm so happy for you, Karen - you have a wonderful attitude, and are obviously doing a great job of managing your condition.  No bandings...now that's something to celebrate!!

[crossroadsec]

Thanks rpooo. I'm hanging in there and researching cirrhosis. It is the last thing I wanted to do after treatment. But heck. I'm alive and still going! Woohoo!

[rpooo]

Karen that is wonderful news, you got my prayers anytime! Keep up the good work managing your cirrhosis as you have been. I hope you will continue to see improvements :)

As always take care,

Randy

[crossroadsec]

Tinks. I'm still zoney from meds. Our liver just loops the stuff round and round. It takes forever to get rid of it!
And it's taking me some time to realize how big this was. No bandings. I just keep saying it. Maybe it will sink in. xo Karen:)

[Sevetts]

Woo hoo!! Congrats Karen.  Awesome news

Shelley

[mikesimon]

Thanks for sharing your great news.
I'm thrilled for you.

Stay well,
Mike

[Dee1956]

Dear Karen, so sorry I missed this until now.  I am so happy that  you did not need any bandings!  That is fantastic news and should help you to be confident about your health.
I am so happy for you!
Love
Dee

[mzkity]

Great news Karen!!!! :)

[crossroadsec]

rpoo I want you praying every day for me! NO bandings needed! I was more nervous than I have been for the others. I still do not know how to wrap my mind around it.
I've slept most of the day. Eating a few potato chips. haha. I was ready for popsicles and oatmeal for a few days. Really guys. This is too much.
Hector, nobody knows better than you hunnyo. xo Karen:)

[HectorSF]

I am wishing you the best. I am hoping your portal hypertension is stable.

We are all nervous when we have procedures performed on our bodies because we are human. Despite our anxieties we more forward and do what we have to do. That is a sign of courage. With courage, inner strength, love and support we can overcome more than we ever could have imagined.

Hang in there.
Best to you.
Hector

[Sevetts]

Wishing you the best of luck and hoping everything goes great!

Shelley

[PaulaAnn]

Thinking of you Karen.....

No banding....no banding...no banding!  Positive thoughts for you!  Prayers and love.... Hugs,,,,Paula

[Meadowbank]

Wishing you good luck.

[mikesimon]

Good luck Karen.

Mike

[Advocate1955]

Karen, good luck with your banding, hopefully you will have minimal to none.  You are doing great:  a true fighter/survivor.  Keep us posted.
Advocate1955

[rpooo]

Karen I'm staying positive for you! There will be no new banding required today or that's what I'm really hoping for you anyway. :) Good luck today my friend. Were here for you anytime, please let us know how it goes.

Randy