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Doddie - sorry to hear about your sister's reaction. I have told one of my two sisters - and she was very suppportive. I will not tell the other - or my dad either. I agree you have to pick and choose carefully who you trust with information. Susan

That's exciting! Another milestone. How long have you been feeling hungry? Susan

:heh: Tell t hem you'll go to TLBC instead if they don't take your card!

Hey count me in too! Maggie what you wrote is like a mirror image of what I feel. JLB - I have told very few people as well. I finally got up the courage to tell my 9 year old last night! I will be banded May 2 by Dr. Yau at Scarborough Grace hospital. YIKES! Susan

Hi Maggie, I would put up a fuss because for many people they are financing the procedure on their CC. How do they expect everyone to just hand over a large check like that - we can't all do that. Especially that they told you you could - I can understand if they feel they have to change their policy, but not for people who contracted with them before the change - not fair! Susan

How are those (like Heldie) that have been recently banded doing? Where are you on the liquid, mushies diet and how are you healing? Have you noticed any weight loss yet? Are you finding it difficult? Even if you have not been recently banded - how are you doing today? Inquiring minds want to know!!! Susan

Congrats and good luck! Susan

Sounds like you both are doing well and that is great. Erin, I have my surgery on June 6th and am meeting with the doc today as a matter of fact. I have been practicing chewing slowly! Susan

My condolences Mandi. You are right, she is no longer suffering. You can also call a CCRA hotline for answers to your questions. I am sure that you can ask them anonymously if you prefer. Susan

I read this thread last night and decided to "pretend" I was already banded and chew chew chew. My goodness, eating my pork chop was getting boring! hehehe. I can't wait for food to become a little more boring for me. It is the not drinking while eating that will definitely be the major challenge, but hey whatever it takes - right? Susan

There are anwers to your questions on the CRA website. I would go there first to look up carrying forward education expenses. It may be that they are not able to be carried over, but some other type of expenses that you have can (i.e. medical can be carried over 1 year). I would not want to show my return to a busy body at work! Susan

I had an incident a couple of summers ago that was memorable. I was with my husband, daughter and daughter's friend going to have sushi for dinner. I had been to this particular restaurant before. They have these wooden booths as well as traditional tables and chairs. We walked in and I was the last person in our line. The waitress took us to a booth and then looked up to see me. She immediatley said - "oh, you sit here at table instead. Booth not very strong - you too big" I just looked at her, sat down in the booth and told her we were just fine thank you. If it wasn't for the kids there, I would have made a fuss, but they were young (only 7, and did not hear what she said). I never went back there again. It is amazing to me the cruel things that people will say to your face. I admit that I am no angel and I have had mean thoughts about other people's clothes etc., but I would NEVER say anything to someone that would humiliate and embarass them. Susan

Hi berry, My surgery is scheduled for June 6th. I had to wait because I need to have the procedure done in hospital (due to insulin dependant diabetes) rather than in the clinic. I can't wait. I find coming here and reading what everyone else is going through really helps. Good luck with your banding! Next week - are you on a preop diet? Susan

It definitely could be the gallstones. I have them as well and also decided not to have them out. They are not dangerous unless one blocks a duct. You would know that by intense pain, horrible vomiting and fever and janudice. Then you would have to go to emerg. But don't worry that rarely happens. Good luck Susan

Yippee!!!!!:clap2: I now have a date and it is June 6th!! I feel that I have something to work towards now. (Maybe it will help with the bingeing). I can't wait to join all you bandsters on what I think will be a life changing journey. Hugs for Heldie who is getting banded today! Susan

You are probably right Andrew. Scornelius - I live in downtown Toronto. Where are you being banded?

April 3rd? That seems a long time away. Take comfort in the fact that rarely are gallstones (if that is what it is) an emergency situation. However if you develop jaudice or fever - don't wait - go straight to the emergency room! Susan

Let me know what they say- I am also with Great West and had not even thought of asking them. Are you in Toronto? Susan

You definitely have the symptoms of gallbladder. The tightness in the chest and radiating between your shoulder blades are classic. But I am NOT A DOCTOR - so you need to see him/her. Let us know. P.s. Wow - you have done so well! 10lbs to goal. I am impressed.

This week! That is great. Let us knowhow you did as soon as you feel up to it. I can't wait to be banded - I really need this! Susan

Good luck Annie - let us know how it went when you are up to it. thinking of you, Susan

Good Luck Dave. I just booked as well, but waiting for my date. It's a great place to hang out here!

Oh Andrew I can so relate! One of the reasons I finally decided to go through with this was July 2005 I joined WW (AGAIN)! and lost 60 lbs in 9 months. Once I hit that I started to creep back up again and attempted to restart many many times! I could not do it and felt like a failure. I am up 35 lbs from then and I just hate myself. This may be "drastic" but for me I think it is my last lifeline. Hugs to us all, susan

She did call back yesterday and is booking - hope to get a mid June date by Tuesday. I am so excited - and impatient as you can tell! You guys give me such inspiration and hope. Thanks Susan

Wow! That is fabulous!! Great work. Susan