I'm Back/ Lapband Removal/Infection Part 2

[becksgetsbanded]

just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you during this hard time - you'll get through this!

[traasmom]

been praying for you glad you are doing well. keep up the hard work. you will make it through!!

[jazzdiva04]

Oh my goodness...15 bags on your IV pole? I can feel for you that it´s coming out of your pores...that´s actually how chemotherapy was. Yick. You are so strong, though...I know you´ll make it. Keep up the good habits, and I´m sure you´ll reach goal. Amazing that it will take up to a year before you would be able to have another lapband put in (if you had wanted it). Well, time will tell. All the best...your daughter is adorable, BTW!

[Satinori]

Hugs to you Jeremy, so glad to hear you came through. You are in my prayers.

[drive1long]

So sorry to hear about your ordeal. I wish you the very best of luck with your recovery!

[150memyselfandi]

Hi ((wave)) - Take things very very slowly.....you have been through SO much, to say the least!

I am thrilled to hear you are home and starting to recover :)

[thegerm1]

@150memyselfandi Thank you!! Glad to be home and trying to take it easy. Can't wait to be back to normal.

[TheJamieBurger]

take heart. u can get through this.

this event sounds so traumatic. never discount the power of counselling, if you need it. you are amazing, and you are worth it!

make sure to rest, too... no matter how crazy it makes you. :)

thanks for the update, though! hang in there. u can get through.

[thegerm1]

@TheJamieBurger Thank you! I'm resting up and getting better everyday!

[SunnyRain247]

Hope each day you're feeling a little bit better. You're daughter is beautiful. Take care of yourself and listen to your body. Don't hesitate to go back to the hospital if you feel worse. Praying for you.

[thegerm1]

@SunnyRain247 Feeling better everyday! Thank you!

[Louismom]

I'm just starting a journey on looking into the lapband. I have been so informed from you, bandedwendy, sky, everyone. I Thank you for the updates, and the honesty! Thank you for letting all of us be part of this with you. I will keep you in my prayers, and hope for a healthy recovery. I know you will make your goal!!!!!!

[thegerm1]

@Louismom Thank you that means a lot to me! I never thought that I would have an impact on people on youtube.

[LoriA1162]

Yay for you Jeremy! You have come this far ON YOUR OWN, without any help from that Lap Band. You will reach goal! Thanking God you came through this situation alive. Amazing how much MENTAL this whole journey is. Remain in my prayers. Hi Hailey!

[thegerm1]

@LoriA1162 Thanks!! I'm planning on getting to my goal with out the band. Haley said "hi" back to you!! lol

[JuicyLPN]

I am so glad your out of the hospital. I know you can do this with or without the band . keep us informed. I'll keep you in my prayers.

[thegerm1]

@JuicyLPN Thank You!!

[iThinspire]

Oh, Jeremy. You said MRSA and my heart just sank for you. I am so sorry you are dealing with all of that. I am so glad to see you, hear you, know you are out of the hospital. You have every right to be angry/frustrated about the treatment you received with your band, but I am glad to see you are ready to move forward, take care of yourself, and continue on. I will be thinking of you, still, and your family.

[thegerm1]

@iThinspire Thanks Jen!! I'm ready to move forward, you are right! I'm getting better and will be back to my normal self soon. Thank you for the balloons! They made the room a lot more bareable. I was smiling when I saw that they were from you. Thank you!!!

[hellokitty7696]

i'm so glad your now home with your family. i'm praying for a speedy recovery, :)

[thegerm1]

@hellokitty7696 Thank you!!

[maryposa1978]

sooo good to hear from you,and this was very informative too. thanks

[thegerm1]

@maryposa1978 Thanks! I'm hoping to make a more detailed video when I feel better.

[Banded2BFern]

So happy your doing much better and that you are home----- take care of yourself

Wow scary to know this could happen to any of us

My thought and prayers are with you

[thegerm1]

@Banded2BFern Thank You very much!!

[sweettjudy]

Hi Jeremy! I am so happy to see that you are home now. Words cannot express how saddened your hospitalization was to all of us. It is tragic what happened to you. We are all very happy to see that you are on the road to recovery and certainly wish you all the best. You are a strong and determined man. You will reach your goal. No doubt!!! Take care, buddy. Your friend, Judy

[thegerm1]

@sweettjudy Thank You Judy!! I will get to my goal! How the heck are you? I was thinking about where you've been??? I hope all is well! ~Jeremy

[bobosmomma]

so glad that you are home resting and recovering.

[thegerm1]

@bobosmomma Thank You! I'm glad to be home too!!

[mayacalypsa]

I hope you get better soon and get your energy back! One day at a time! Rest aplenty and keep us updated! Take care Jeremy! Christiane xox

[thegerm1]

@mayacalypsa Thank You Christiane!! I'm trying to rest up and I'm feeling better!

[lilvoicesthndr]

so glad you're home, prayers for a speedy recovery

[thegerm1]

@lilvoicesthndr Glad I'm home too!! Thank You!

[jstwnt2gethlthy]

So scary, glad to see you are ok,

[thegerm1]

@jstwnt2gethlthy Thank You!!

[Bamboo2you]

So glad you are getting better!

[thegerm1]

@Bamboo2you Thank You!

[BandedB]

It's AWESOME to have you back. Like I told you before...you've been doing it without the band for 40 weeks! You have the tools, you have the drive, you have the desire, and I think you know now....you have the support! So...Get healed and lets get it!!!!

[thegerm1]

@BandedB Thanks B!! Glad to be back! Thanks for the video's and sweat that you did. It means more than words can say! I'm getting better and can't wait to get back in the game.

[susan1289]

Great videos! I can tell how weak you are still feeling. I was in the hospital years ago with a staph infection. Not fun! Take your time! Love and light! Susan

[susan1289]

@susan1289 PS you are right about the introduction of the infection. I hope you follow through on that when you are better. I got my staph infection while getting a procedure as well.

[thegerm1]

@susan1289 It's scary that an infection can do so much to you. Thanks!

[thegerm1]

@susan1289 Thank You!! I'm getting better everyday.

[EileenB39]

Jeremy, I subscribed to you when I heard of your situation from melissa. So glad to hear your on the road to recovery. take care of yourself and I look forward to seeing more video's from you.

[thegerm1]

@EileenB39 Thank You!!

[AllyKatPerth]

Jeremy,.. I'm so glad you're out of the hospital!! I was going to send you a message but I've been so tired from working 14hr days that I haven't had time!

All the best!!!

[thegerm1]

@AllyKatPerth I'm glad too!! Thanks! 14hr days??? wow you're busy!! Hopefully you have time to relax.

[gibsonsgpilot]

Jeremy you are the man!!! Just look at your before and after pics!! you have accomplished the amazing!! Welcome home and I'm glad to hear that you are on the road to recovery!!! forget about the lapband, you are have proven that you do not need a band to be sucessful! Stay in the fight, get well and keep inspiring people!! I hope to see many future videos from you.

[thegerm1]

@gibsonsgpilot Thanks! I'm glad to be home and getting better. I plan on getting to my goal weight and maintaining it with or with out the band.

[vkhele]

I'm so happy u r out of the hospital and on your way to recovery. I've heard Mrsa is pretty bad stuff. Take it easy and take the time to heal. You've done great on your weight loss and I'm certain you'll continue to do so. The band definitely helped u mentally and u r stronger for it. It showed u that u can lose the weight. Just stay strong and concentrate on getting better first and foremost!! (((HUGS)))

[thegerm1]

@vkhele Thank You! Yea MSRA is pretty scary stuff. I'm getting better and hoping to be back to normal soon!

[dottiemay71]

So good to see you. I'm glad you are feeling better. Rest up and feel better.

[thegerm1]

@dottiemay71 Thanks!! I'm getting better.

[SunnyRain247]

Jeremy, so glad you are getting better. I'm a new sub. Heard about you by watching Banded Wendy. MRSA , (pronounced MUR-SA like "duh" ) is scary. Please take care of yourself. Angie

[thegerm1]

@SunnyRain247 Yes it is scary. I'm getting better everyday. Thank You!

[LiLtinee]

I'm so sorry that this happened to you.  I hope that your remaining journey is a healthy one, my friend. Hope you're feeling well again soon.

Dena

[thegerm1]

@LiLtinee Thanks Dena!!

[cindyls06]

I am really glad you are feeling better! Seems like you have gone through a lot and you have such positive outlook and i pray that you continue to get better. Oh and your daughter is really cute :-) Take care -C

[thegerm1]

@cindyls06 Thank You!! Try to stay positive. Thank you my daughter is my world.

[yollie1976]

i now you dont now me but i am glad your ok i was praying for you and still is

[thegerm1]

@yollie1976 Thank You very much!

[MissJJinVA]

That's some shocking information, Jeremy. I'm glad to hear that you are greatly improved. I'll be interested in hearing what your next move will be.  Best wishes, jan

P.S. Your little one has the most gorgeous eyes!

[thegerm1]

@MissJJinVA Thank You! Yes my daughter does have beautiful eyes! I think I'm gonna be in trouble when she gets older. LOL

[taye81]

So glad you maintain your optimism and determibation to keep going despite this obstacle.

[thegerm1]

@taye81 Thank You! Gotta stay positive!

[AwesomeForever]

I was pulling for you Jeremy. Rest up and get your health back.

Linda

[thegerm1]

@AwesomeForever Thank You!

[TandMBlackwood]

I am so glad you are on your way to healing. Your daughter is such a little cutie pie! Take care of yourself!

[thegerm1]

@TandMBlackwood Thanks!! Yes my daughter is my world. How are you feeling??

[TandMBlackwood]

@thegerm1 Slowly getting better, but all is good I am eating and drinking again just gotta get my strength up!!! Hope you are feeling better!

[lcxo21305]

I am so sorry to hear about your recent troubles! I hope you are getting to feeling better. My prayers are with you! Good luck and keep us posted.

[thegerm1]

@lcxo21305 Thanks! I'm feeling better everyday!! I'll hopefully have a new video up soon!!

[jntwestblueeyes]

They should put a new one in for free when they can! It makes me so mad and sad for you! Good luck whatever you decide! You are a good person! love janet

[thegerm1]

@jntwestblueeyes Yea you would think they would put another band in for free but the can't for almost a year. I really plan to be at goal by then and I'm hoping that I can maintain with out a band. Thank you Janet!!

[lapband23]

Jeremy~~So glad your home! What a real scare for you and your family. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. You may want to consult with an infectious disease MD to follow up to be sure your healing well.

After all you have been through I'm sure you will be successful in reaching your goals!

[thegerm1]

@lapband23 I'm glad to be home too!! I have been with infection control doctor's since I found out I had a infection in the hospital. I'm getting better. Thank you!!

[miknrache]

So glad you are feeling better. Have been praying for you.

Please rest.

We do what we gotta do and you are a great person and strong. You can do this.

[thegerm1]

@miknrache Thank You!!

[RelaxxKiller]

Ironic, your utube name,,,

just wanted you to know hun, and I'm sure you already know. You contracted MRSA either during surgery, or one of your first fills.

Please talk to a lawer. Once you contract MRSA, they can control it, but it never leaves you.

All my love and huggs.

Deanna I know I know I know, youve been on every sort of communication equipment known to man, Im just gonna but it out there. 321-806-8195

[thegerm1]

@RelaxxKiller LOL The Germ has been my knickname for a long time.... I've already contacted a lawyer. I'm kinda keeping that on the DL. Thank You!!

[RelaxxKiller]

Please becarful Jermey, I had MRSA and it is something that they wil always watch for, for the rest of my life that I contracted through a sinus surgery. I am so glad you went to the er. so so glad.

You have to a busy man right now with messages and cell, and twitter :) Thank you for giving is the honor of listening to you. I am so glad you have this all vlogged.. , you are full of strength and honor. All my love, Deanna

[thegerm1]

@RelaxxKiller I'm taking it easy and glad that I'm home adn getting better. MRSA is a scary infection. Actually the messages haven't been bad I think people are wanting to just let me get well. Thanks Deanna!!

[swish]

I'm so glad you're home and are doing okay. I'm so sorry that you had to lose your band but I know you can finish this journey without it! You're so inspirational and I admire your strength.

[thegerm1]

@swish Thanks!! I will get to my goal weight no matter if I have the band or not. I didn't want to lose the band but I had too as you know.

[kacykwinn]

You're amazing, Jeremy. You have learned so much through you're journey; I have no doubt that you'll get to goal with or without the lapband. ~I hope you start feeling better soon.

[thegerm1]

@kacykwinn Thank You!! I'm planning on getting to my goal no matter what... I'm feeling better everyday.

[cinjo61]

I wish you a speedy recovery Jeremy...You are loved :)

[thegerm1]

@cinjo61 Thanks!!

[seemego2150]

(i wasnt done yet) we were all so worried and most importantly your health is my concern and welfare are my concern. i am also hoping as time passes and you're able to put more pieces together that you will be able to explain a bit more about signs, symptoms, etc of erosion...and what actually happend to get the MRSA - of course you might never know. but curious if any other banders from your surg office got an infection too. anyway, dont do too much too soon- please!!

[thegerm1]

@seemego2150 I'll be sure to put out another video about all the signs that were missed and all the details. I'm taking it easy and getting better. Thanks!!

[seemego2150]

wow, jeremy. i can't believe it was MRSA. i am so glad they caught it and hopefully have it in full control. i wish this had never happened, as of course i am sure you and your family are. i wonder if when it got in here...do you think it's been in there all this time you were having problems with no restriction? i was thinking in one of your vids you said they checked the band/stomach when they changed the port. i am hoping you have a sick leave benefit to pay you while you're off.

[thegerm1]

@seemego2150 Yea MRSA is a scary infection. I think it was injected shortly after I had my revision surgery or I got it during my revision surgery. It was very rapid onset. I have short term diabilty insurance that picks up next week. I guess no more vacations for the rest of the year though.

[TexasGirlBand]

Your trust in your doctors must be so shaken. I am so sorry you have had to endure this violation.

[thegerm1]

@TexasGirlBand Yes it has been very trying with my doctors! Thanks!

[trenab44]

so glad to see you back... get plenty of rest..huggs♥

[thegerm1]

@trenab44 Thank You!!

[greenfrog775]

I know that you have hear this but everything happens for a reason and your reason is to show you that you had it in you the whole time and know mentally you will always be ok. I love you so much and your going to be ok. She is so darn cute. Not to be nosey but will you get paid while off work do you us all to help in anyway please ask out we are here for you always

[thegerm1]

@greenfrog775 Thanks Shari!! Love you too! I'm doing good.

[chillywilly209]

you know what your alive. Thank god for that you are a strong man who will on and hang in there will pray for you.

[thegerm1]

@chillywilly209 Thank You! I'm glad that I finally am feeling better.

[karmakatie]

Man I am so glad to see you back, you have been on the ride from hell for sure. I hope you know, you really have the support of the WLS community

[thegerm1]

@karmakatie Thanks!! The WLS community has been great.