juliebee

Way to go. What a difference. You look fantastic.

I found that if I propped myself on three pillows while sleeping on my back I could sleep. It will get easier everyday.

I was banded July 25. Started at 264 down to 240 now. No fills yet. Just starting solid food today. Wish I had lost more but they say many gain weight during this phase so I guess I should be happy with my results.

Thanks everyone. It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought. The post anaesthetic shakes were the worst part for me. Now just having a little left shoulder gas pain but able to rest in my electric recliner. Dry, dry, dry and can't seem to get fluids in fast enough. Just sipping away. No incisional pain at all.

Well the day has finally arrived and the nerves have kicked in. Couldn't sleep a wink. Off to Toronto in an hour. See you all on the banded side.

Hi everyone. Getting banded this Thursday the 25th. Very excited. It's funny my family is more worried than I am. Wish me luck and speedy pain free healing. Lol

Hi everyone as my title states I am new to this forum but have been lurking around reading all of your posts and trying to gain as much knowledge as possible before my surgery. I was recently blessed with two grand daughters and wanting to see their children has inspired me to take the plunge and have the surgery. As with most of you I have struggled with my weight most of my life. I am forty six years old and really can't remember a time when I wasn't thinking of or feeling guilty about food. I have done the gym thing, herbal magic, weight watchers, Atkins (which was my best success with 80 lbs lost) but nothing has helped me to keep the weight off. I am really hoping the band gives me the edge I need. Highest weight 276, pre-op weight 264 current weight 251. Surgery is next Thursday the 25th of July. Just wanted to say hi. Juliebee

Lesslee congrats on your run. I hope I will have that kind of drive.

I'm actually pretty calm. I think reading all the positive threads here has helped. I'm down to 249 as of this morning. That's 15 lbs from my start weight. I'm getting excited now with only five days to go.

Slimband is the name of a clinic/franchise that performs the lapband procedure here in Canada. Kind of like True Results in Texas.

Eat breakfast food for supper.lol

Thanks so much!

That's encouraging. Hope all goes well with your fill. Keep me posted. )

Hi Lesslee. Thanks. Have you had many issues with the slimband team. Are you feeling supported by them? Trying to avoid any hassles along the way. This is stressful enough.

Hotbutterfly forgive yourself and move on. You will be fine. Juliebee

Any other slimbanders out there from the Oshawa area?

Hi Tomander. That's great I will try to get to your coffe group. I have not been banded yet. I have my surgery July 25th. Just wanted to put some feelers out for local support. Thanks Juliebee

Thanks bandedblake and ddavis. I will gladly share every little detail. It is only through sharing do we learn and stay accountable.

Wow.