ConSafo

Hey all, I'm in Toronto and got my band at TLBC However, my mom back in BC is looking to get one too! She found one doctor in Delta, but they have like a 4 month wait or something... Sooo, I was wondering if any of you knew where else in the Lowermainland she could get it done??? She lives in Surrey, fyi.

I eat it all the time! I never used to like it all that much before banding, but now it's like my best friend. It's kind of funny how much of a fondness you get to good foods that you know wont get stuck and give you trouble. Still iffy in the mornings, but if my mango/yogurt smoothie goes down, I make myself a small bowl, and it keeps me well into my noon classes. I get the Weight Control one in maple brown sugar, my fill nurse recommended it.

Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada

OKay...I'm probably just hyping myself up too much(I had to keep reminding myself that I just had surgery) But I found that yesterday the incesion where my port is, is starting to hurt a bit, and I'm quite bruised, it's like I can feel the port pressing..I don't really know how to describe it. And if I touch that area, it's very sore... Is that normal? I called TLBC today, but the nurse wasen't there at the time, so I left a message... Thanks guys

So, it's off topic, but Happy Birthday to Canada. Okay....that's enough...lol

I have mine dead center below breast bone At first it was wierd, because when I bend, that's where the ...fat folds. But now I don't even notice it.

I luckly didn't have very far to go to get to twoterville Seeing that at surgery date, I was 309(still can;t belive I got to that) But the other day I stepped on the scale and was down to 285!

The whole drinking thing has been hard for me I used to consume about half my water during meals! And, I also used to only drinks a few times a day, but when i did, I gulped about 3 glasses of water, so it's been really hard to do small sips constantly.

Since I got the band I have had a strong adverse reaction to it. Instead of feeling joy or relief, I find myself getting more and more depressed. I'm allready thinking about having the band removed. I keep telling myself that this is the worst decision I've ever made. I can't sleep anymore, and usually end up crying for hours each night. It got so bad the other night that is someone gave me a scapel, I would have attemped to take the damn thing out of me.(of course I know this isent really possible) All you guys seem to love your bands, what went wrong with me?

Thanks again everyone for all your support! I'm feeling alot better with each day. I think it's that the pain is finally settling down, and I can no longer feel the port(like, before, i could feel it in me) unless I press against it. I felt alot better when I stepped on the scale and saw a bunch of weight had come off(I allways loose quickly for the first while) I'm still having madd food cravings(not to be confused with those mothers against drunk driving cravings...lol) Thanks for all the support! I'll be sure to keep in mind all your postive words. I think before the surgery I never realised how bad my addiction was. And how much I needed food as a support... But, in reality, it's good I did this, because, I sure know continuing on like this would have shortened my life. And, just the other day i got invited to a fashion event by a friend, and of course, couldn't find anything to wear. And for a bit allmost thought I wouldn't bother going, because of being over weight. I can't wait for the day were my weight no longer impares me from doign things I want to do.

I'm on the mush(started day and a half earlier, but taking it slow) I don't so much feel full like I used to, I just get to a point where I dont want anymore. That usually happens after 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of something. I dont want to eat alot, as I'm afraid of the dreaded band slippage

OKay guys, I'm dying lol This Full Fluid is killing me, it was okay for the first couple of days, but now that I'm starting to get an appitite back...ugh!! Anyone got any tips? I'm painfully counting down the days till mushies, boy do I miss meats and fish Also, did anyone start mushies a day or two earlier? Cause man, I'm getting hungry and it's hard for these fluids to cut it. Not to mention I've been dreaming about a hamburger, and seem to see them everywhere! Tv, bilboards, movies(oceans 13, lol)

Out of curiosity, why is it all the way out there? And, is that the only one in the lower mainland?

Doodie, yeah, I should be able to make that...I geuss the next one is allmost a month away? Gimmie a little info on it and I'll make sure to make the next one.

Stitches!...I'm pretty sure atleast! When I took off the steri-srips everything was all healed up. Ugh, i hate staples. I've never had them, but any doctor who does them is just plain lazy. You more scar that way.

Hmm, good idea Because soup is just...eugh I've been dreaming about tuna fish with a little mayo + mustard Also scrambled egg with ketchup..mmm...(i know ketchup's bad, but I can't stand the taste of egg)

Doddie, I so agree with BC being the death of private clinics However, there are as many private liqour stores as anyone could dream of. Actually, I live in the cloverdale/langley area and there are too many! Good for BC lots of boose, little health care!

Lol, this thread is great And this is why I have told NO ONE Well, my roomate, good friend, sister, mom and dad That's it I mean, if I told one of my grandma's(dad's side) she would understand, be very supportive, not talk about it alot, she just might ask what's best for me to have so if she haves me over for dinner, she could make things that would work for me. And everytime I'd see her she'd tell me I was looking good(even if I wasen't) But if I told her, I'd have to tell the other(mom's side) who would be the "you haven't lost enough weight yet" or "should you be eating that?" or "Maybe you should go get it fixed, your still fat". Yeah, she's called me fat to my face mulitple times. She....the whole family thinks she's missing part of her brain!

Hey purple I can relate, being 3 years older Trust me, it will be okay I'm going through the motions with the band right now, but in 8 days post-op I'm allready down! Highschool sucks being over weight, but college over weight isen't that much better. I allways wished I lost the wieght before I started Uni. Because, those jerk guys, and critical girls still exist. Just think how much fun you'll have being a 'normal weight' getting to go shopping with friends, or going out(allthough, that's still a few years away) And you will loose weight! Everyone has!! And heck, your getting it for free. So, you have it for a few months, decide you don't like it, take it out! Easy as that. But it's worth a try atleast! If you want someone to talk to, feel free to PM me. It might be nice to talk to someone around your age.

I know this is really gunna suck to hear, but become friends with the sholder pain, it's gunna be there for a while. I'm 8 days post op and ack... It's better than the first few days Just walk! Trust me, it helps, you might not think it, but it does And soon you'll be farting alot. Embrace it, I love every time I 'pass gas' because I know it's the much less in my system!! And I've started burping too. So really, I'm like an old gross man. lol

Thanks guys for all the replies, I finally mangaed to get back to my computer(went home) I seem to be doing a bit better now. Thank-you all for all the suport, it made me smile! As far as a psych eval, I never had one. I was your normal person to start off with, sure I had a history of depression..but that was a while ago. However, I do have a psych I can go talk to, and I'm making a appointment. I did a fair amount of research, but mostly through medical websites, so not alot of trials and tribualtions of other people...which has sorta freaked me out. And, this whole process happened fairly quickly. A few months ago if you would have asked me if I'd have weight loss surgery, I'd say NO WAY! But, my father talked to me, with concern, and offered to pay for the surgery(both my parents are Over Weight. More so mom, dad had GB at 30) Thanks for the suggestion of that without a fill, I could still eat normally...howver, probably gain weight. I'll keep that in mind, after I'm done my recovery food, that I might want to take a month break, just to really let this sink into my system

It's everything about it It the I ahve to chew 18 million times thing The fact that I can feel it inside of me And that I dont think I should have done this It's like i went too far And knowing it's there, I feel so ashamed, I can't even look at the incesions

Lucky for no gas pain, I'm in hell! But yeah, i got a hold of someone today, and that's all okay What time were you banded...I had the 11 slot, lol

Hey guys I was wondering, does the port set off the metal detector in air ports? I'm flying tommorow, and I just want to be prepared...do i just show the card we were given...?

Oh, I can relate with the emotion thing I got banded on thursday and boy am I ever experiencing emotions Last night was the worst of it all, I convinced myself this was the worst decision I ever made, and I wanted it out of me! I ended up crying for hours on the phone with my mom