msrobby73

HI there.. I am from Thunder Bay, I had my surgery at the TLBC. I flew up on a Wednesday, just to figure out where I was going, had surgery on the Thursday, and left Toronto Saturday. Thats what the TLBC recommended- at least 1 day in TO after surgery(would have been different if I lived in TO but since I was from outta town). Good luck with your up coming surgery!!! Robyn

I know she had her surgery yesterday.. anybody here anything?

You pre-ops are doing wonderful!!!! Your time will be here before you know it. Keep up the good work, and just think of the end results!!! Robyn

Congrats Donna. Glad everything went well. :clap2:

What else I found was I added yogurt, ice, coffee(instant) and bleneded it up- made smoothies- thats the only way I survived the 2 week pre-op diet!! Good LUck Robyn

I found a clinic that will do my fills, all I need is the surgery notes and x-ray of my stomach (didnt know one was taken-lol) Since I live in Thunder Bay and the flights to TO are costing me $$ I am able to get service in Duluth,MN which is 3.5hr away-no biggy since we tend to go there often. Has anybody ever had to do this? Robyn

I had my consult over the phone as I live outta town. I never met dr till day of surgery, but I am sure if I would have requested I could have talke dto the dr or met him sooner.

I think he is the CEO or head guy or boss or whatever.

Congrats Swan!! Thats awsome. Keep up the good work Robyn

Thanks for replying, I havent had fluro. The clinic in Duluth wants the x-ray so they know where the port is- I told them I can feel it and I have had 3 fills so I know where it is. LOL. Once things cool down at TLBC I will call them. Robyn

Thats to bad about Nisrine , I really liked her. I wish her well in her whatever path she takes. Robyn

Hi there! I live in Thunder Bay, ONt. I was banded in Toronto. I am looking for info- is there any clinic or hospital in Duluth, that does "fills"? I would rather drive 3.5hrs than have to fly (1.5hr or drive 18hrs ) to Toronto. The $300 flights are killing me!!LOL Can anyone help?? Robyn

Yasmina My first fill was 5cc and I really didnt feel anything different. Next fill was 2cc, and I felt some restriction, then 3rd fill was 1cc. Felt even more restriction, but it seems to be gone again :phanvan Robyn

Well I just went and checked my invoice from the HI. Mine ws 129.99 medical rate- LOLOLOL:omg: Make up there minds would they. Robyn

We claimed about 18,000- surgery, hotel, flights, and plus I had some chiropractic in there too. It made about a 3000 difference.

When I ws banded at TLBC we stayed at the Holiday Inn. Arrived Wednesday and checked out on the Saturday and it was about $430.00 Room was clean, and decent. there is a coffee shop downstairs along with a resturant. Across the road was a corner store. The TLBC was about 1 block behind and 1.5-2 blocks over. Cheapest cab ride of my life after surgery- i think it was $3.75. Robyn

Congrats Donna. Your seat is saved on the bench!! Robyn

Glad to hear you made it home ok. I was wondering because of the weather if you would get stuck in TO. Glad your fill went well Robyn

Hey Yasmina I would like to be there if I could but have other arrangements that day..As to your fill- my first one Nancy called after I had already booked my plane ticket and asked if we could change the day I told her No, I already booked my ticket, so when i went I met with Maral for 5 minutes asked me how it was going, gave me a booklet on Bandster eating, how to tell if you need a fill, unfill, stuff like that, then I met with Daryl (Nancy -the fill nurse was away) she took my weight, and then gave me a 5cc fill- It didnt hurt, but was uncomfortable- felt pressure(her pushing down trying to access it i guess), I almost passed out!!But really it doesnt hurt- this was just my nerves. Afterwards (usually fill takes about 10 seconds if that- from time they find port, swab it off and inject and put bandaid on) After that I went to waiting room, sat and sipped a bottle of water, then left. As to the 2 hr seminar- I really dont know cause I didnt get one due to Nancy having other plans, but I have heard others say it doesnt take 2 hrs. Dont worry they are sooo awsome there.:heh: Robyn

WOOHOOO!!:clap2: Oh I am telling you the time will pass by very quick!!! Keep us updated on your journey. Robyn

Welcome home Yasmina Glad you had an good trip. I went today to Toronto for fill #3. Fricken Air Canada- flight was to leave tbay at 10:40(my apt was for 1:30 and then we were flying back at 4:00pm) Well Got to airport and found out flight was delayed till 12:00, had to change coming back flight,a dn call TLBC to say I will be late.. By the time We got into TO and to clinic it was 3:15, I was so mad and flustered, but Nancy was so cool abou it. In and out and back to airport to come home- got into Tbay around 7:45- I am sooo tired. BTW I saw you in the news paper. Cant wait to chat with you. Robyn

No sure but thought it was about 60-65g could be wrong If I am hope somebody can correct this. Robyn

I am coming to TO for my fill. I have an appointment at 1:30 Was wondering if anyone else had an appointment too. Robyn:p

My hubby had GWL and I inquired about covering LapBand and was told NO. Which is STUPID!!! LOLOL Robyn

I did our Incime tax and for us it made about $3000 difference. I included cost of surgery, flight x3(intital surgery and fills) and the hotel stay after surgery- i forgot to get receipts for the taxi rides. Too bad we dont get the whole amount back but for us $3000 back is better than nothing. Robyn