Jacklyn55

Hi All, I have not been on this board in a while so thought I would check in! I had my 6 month bandiversary this week. I can say now 6 months later that this band was the BEST decision I ever made for myself. I feel better than I ever have and am SOOOO close to twoterville I can taste it. I have been in the 300s since my teens so to be so close is exciting. I fly for the 1st time in a LONG time on May 4th, it will be a tear filled moment if I can sit in that seat and not need a belt extender... that will be my 1st huge moment....wish me luck!!

I live in Toronto but grew up in Edmonton during the GREAT years of the Oilers... Wayne, Paul, Mark, Grant, Yari, Kevin.... so many.... They are now and forvever the greatest team in hockey....even though Toronto thinks the Leafs are the greatest team lol... no one beats the Oil!!!!!!!!!!!

WAY TO GO!!! I am hoping to hit that this week... I wont have a prayer if I do not get my butt out for a walk today :smile:!! Good for you... isnt everyday so fun now? So exciting!!!

Woo hoo SWLC!!! They are the best! I should book a fill soon too. When you go do not expect to see Dr. C at all. I was banded on October 16th there, and I have not seen Dr. Mumford since. The nurses are the ones you have the most contact with now. I have only dealt with Tammy and she is AMAZING... so kind and willing to take time with you and answer any and all questions. Just lay back on the table, relax and she does it. I have never had any bariums etc. only a slight needle prick while laying flat on the table. You do not even need to take your top and pants off. EASY :clap2:

I had my first fill to 5cc in November and had no restriction. I could eat as much as before the surgery. I went 2 weeks later to get another fill and ended up gaining a pound. This scared the hell out of me and my nurse said I must stick to eating only a cup of food 3 times a day. She gave me another full cc so I am at 6cc in a 10cc band and let me tell you what a difference. I am eating only that cup 3 times a day and it is great. Be patient, it will hit you soon enough. We are all different.

Thank you so much! You have made me feel better.... I just hate it! Especially when those around me who know I am banded keep saying "wow, I did not think you would be able to eat that much".... I want to scream!!

HI!!! You will do fine on Opti the first few days are the hardest. My fav was the chocolate blended with lots of ice and instead of water use cold black coffee and a bit of vanilla, tastes like an ice cap! I live in mississauga and there is some great shopping. The closest mall for designer goods is Sherway Garden Mall. It is not far from the clinic, the girls there can give you directions or take a cab. It is a high end mall with great stores. There is a Holt Renfrew for Louis Vuitton, Channel, Prada etc. and The Sporting Life for Lacoste, Ralph Lauren etc. It is close by and perfect. Another highend mall is Yorkdale, it is further away but a good one too. Google both for store listing etc. Then there is the Yorkville area of downtown Toronto, that is where the movie stars etc. go. and Bloor st. Where the designer shops are (prada, hermes etc. Hope that helps! Sherway is you best closest bet!! Good Luck!

I am 6 weeks or so post op and had 1 fill (5cc in a 10cc band) and I feel like I can anything and everything. Today I had a bowl of cereal for breakfast, a full chicken fajita for lunch and tonight a large peice of low fat lasagna and salad. The odd thing gets stuck if I do not chew but other than that I see ZERO difference. I have to struggle all day not to snack. I am having more than a cup of food per meal and it scares me as I should not be eating that much. I am losing weight but I excercise hard an hour a day. I want to have that little plate with the tablespoon of potatoes and a few bites of meat but that is just not enough...is this normal to still feel??

<p>I know it is hard. I did it for 3 weeks and never cheated once. Not because I was so strong willed but because I was terrified of losing the state of ketosis. After a miserable forst 3 days it is way easier as the hunger honestly goes away. </p> <p> </p> <p>As for liquid phase... I had a lot of heinz Tomato soup as it was the only one I like. The Gardenay Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup was great too.</p>

I love those cheesecakes!!! Dominion has them as well..... I am now and forever addicted to the Kozy Shack Tapioca as well!

I think if I had taken a smaller bite and chewed better I would have been fine. I had a moment while reading the paper where I forgot the band and to chew really well. 3 big bites not chewed enough turned into a ball of dough and felt horrible. I am ok with wraps but the bread was too much. I too can eat as before I can just feel some of the heavier foods more than others move through it. A cup of food is nowhere near enough at this stage. I cannot wait for the fill next week!

LOL..... can you tell I am a Madonna fan by that title!! Well I am 3.5 weeks banded and have not had any fills yet ( my first is next thursday). All food has been going down really easy. I thought, before I get filled I am going to have some bread one last time. NOT a good idea. I was worried how I will know when something gets stuck, but now I know there is no mistaking it. It is the worst feeling ever and the sliming on top of it all... UGH!!! I guess you only have to learn that lesson once. Bread and I will no longer be the close friends we once were...

Hi! I was going to go to Credit Valley as well after reading an article but like you I saw nothing on any sites about them. I decided to go to the SWLC instead and met Dr. Mumford. You will love it there and will not want to go anywhere else. The office is fancy and clean and everyone is SOOOO nice! I had my surgery 3 weeks ago and could not be happier. Good luck and feel free to PM me with any questions!