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Thank you Donna. I too think us canadians are a pretty friendly bunch. :peace: Lisa, I am from Toronto and I would love to join the July 27 luncheon. Are there any other details you can give me. For example, who are reservations under? Is there a thread for this luncheon?

Sorry ladies I didn't mean to exclude anyone. All are welcome. My main objective is to communicate with those close to me.

I am part of the "Shrinking Violets", a group of men and women banded in April 2007 who communicate via LapBand Talk, and there are a few women in my group from Texas who are planning to get together for coffee. I thought that was a great idea and thought it would be nice if I could get together with some fellow LapBanders from the GTA. Please reply to this if you are interested or feel free to send me a personal message. Wishing you all contiued success!!

Are there any shrinking violets from Toronto, Ontario? I am envious of the fact that the Texas people are getting together and would like to set something up with those who live in my area.

I would like to be part of the July exercise challenge. Could someone please brief me on what this months challenge is...it would save me the time of going back some 100 pages to find it. :nervous

The preop diet used by Dr. Cobourn and the SWLC is a 2-3 week diet which consists of 3 Optifast shakes per day plus an extra 225 calories worth of green vegetables. Drink lots of Water. coffee and Tea with no milk, cream or sugar added. Calorie wise dressings...fat free preferred. People tend to lose alot of weight in this period. I was on the 3 week diet and lost 23 lbs. The postop diet is water only for the first 24 hours after surgery. A liquid diet for 2 weeks after surgery. A puree diet your third week after surgery. A soft food diet your fourth week after surgery and from that point start introducing foods to your diet gradually.

Hello everyone, I was banded April 3, 2007, at the SWLC by Dr. Mumford, and would like very much to be part of this group. I've been working out with a trainer since the middle of May and find that I have been loosing inches, alot...15.5 overall, however the weight loss seems to be a little slow...10lbs overall since May 17. I've been told that this may be do to the fact that I am building muscle which weighs more than fat. Regardless of the reasons I am getting frustrated. I have been at 222 lbs for the past 2 weeks despite the fact that I am working out 5 hours a week, feeling more restriction and that I am eating less then before. Has anyone else been through this? Does anyone have any suggestions? What do I need to do to get into the teens?? :help:

For the first time since surgery I feel full. I am soo excited I wanted to share this with others.

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery Carla. I too am from Toronto. I wish my pre-op consisted of yogurt and cottage cheese. I was banded at the SWLC in Mississauga and their pre-op diet consists of 3 Optifast protein shakes and 225 calories of green vegetable a day. It was a rough time but at the end of it I had lost 23 lbs and it was well worth the struggle. As Susansilver said, once you're done the pre-op diete you tend to brag about your success. :clap2:

Babs, I suggest you be frank with your "exercise specialist" and tell him although you appreciate his opinion you have realized that your weight is a problem and that despite the fact that you diet and lose weight you are unable to keep it off and you would appreciate he/she assist you in whatever way possible so that you may prepare for your upcoming surgery. I don't see why the surgeon would send you to someone who is trying to talk you out of surgery??? I understand your frustrations because my GP did not approve of the surgery either. I did it and don't regret it. I'm down 44 lbs and feeling great. I also did not have to wait long after my consultation...I was banded a month and a half after...unfortunately I had to pay $16k CDN...after seeing the results that no longer bothers me.

I just ordered my bracelet. I am going away on vacation for a month and thought of getting one but didn't really think they had one for lapbanders...I now feel alot safer. Thanks for bringing this up Donna.

By satisfied I mean looking down at your plate and not wanting anymore of what is on it. I've learned to do that since I still do not get the full feeling. If I were to eat until I felt full I'm afraid I'd be over eating. My post op diet mainly consists of a piece of protein the size of a deck of cards and vegetables on a small plate. The first thing Dr. Mumford suggested I do was change the size of my plate. He said it's important for your frame of mind. I now use a small plate and fill it as opposed to using a larger one and having it half empty. When I eat pasta I use a small cereal boul. I'm going on day 3 after my second fill and find that I can feel the slightest restriction...that's very exciting for me.

Most people I've spoken with have had and continue to have problems with digesting bread. I am unable to eat a whole sandwich. I can eat, at the very most, one slice of whole grain bread...and I don't do that often. When I'm in the mood for it I substitute it for 3-4 pieces melba toast. When I do attempt to eat bread I make sure I am at home so that I can deal with any illnesses that arise from the attempt.