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54Shirley. How did you travel there? I don't drive...and am worried that it's almost impossible to get there via public transportation. Kin

OMG, this is awesome. Please keep me updated because since I've moved to Toronto I've been struggling to maintain and haven't had a fill in over a year. Please let me know where, when, and how.

I haven't found some of the earlier post on here to be very helpful. I was banded in the U.S. about 1 year and 1/2 now. I recently moved to Toronto and am looking for a place to get a fill. I tried to look for a fill center but it seems there aren't any in Toronto that does outside patients. Can someone recommend a place or a doctor/nurse in the GTA that can do a fill for me? Thanks. Kin

Thanks so much, this is so helpful. I really appreciate it.

I was wondering if anyone has adopted a vegetarian lifestyle a few years post-op? I've been banded of 1 1/2 now and am about 30lbs away from my goal weight. I don't enjoy meat as much as I used to and find that I have problems digesting it. It 's hard to go down even if I let it cook to the point of the meat falling off the bones. I'm curious to know if anyone has started a vegetarian diet and how it's been, the struggles, and any suggestions for someone thinking of abandoning meat. Kin

It's as if patients are being penalized for not having had surgery with their clinic. I see all this talk about Mexico, but what about people who got their bands from the States or Europe. Now I'm in this weird limbo. I'm really hoping to find someone b/c it would really be ridiculous.

Are you serious? At that rate, I'd rather have a tummy tuck. I just moved from NYC to Toronto and am looking to get a fill. It would still be cheaper for me to fly to NY everytime I need a fill. There has to be a place to get a fill. What about general doctors? Nurses? Lol, shoot at 5k we could fill each other. I've never heard of such a thing. These people are in the business of making money, they don't care about people's lives. I'm stillin shock.

This is what the earliers post suggested but I wasn't sure if it was specifically for patients from Mexico and abroad. What about Quebec? Are there any places there? The thought of having to go to NYC everytime I need a fill seems a bit irrational and expensive. Any other suggestions would greatly be appreciated. Thanks so much.

Well, I'm doing much better than the last time I posted on here. I was going through a lot, moving abroad, changing jobs, marital problems. I've refocused and decided that I need to make sure that I don't ever go back to where I was. I still have 15 lbs to lose before goal and am starting to think about plastics. My breast are terrible and my belly needs something extreme. Kin

Hey, It's been 1 year and 2 months now, and I'm feeling down. I've found myself in a very familiar place. I'm eating and eating to comfort myself. I really need to get back on track. I've promised myself to immediately start logging and exercizing. I'm still 20 lbs away from goal the last time I checked in January. I haven't weighed myself since. Last night I ate to a point where it was disgusting. i just couldn't stop. I'm really disappointed in myself. I really can't afford to fail at this. I need some help to make it to the end, I'm too close to go back now. It's a constant battle with the fat girl within me. I feel like I'm loosing control. Kin

We don't realize the many issues obesity creates in our lives. But it's really incredible the things we subject ourselves to. Thank you all for your support, and it's great to know that I'm not at all in this alone.

Hello Everyone! My weight loss has slowed down as well. I think I've only lost 2 lbs since October. I am going in for a fill today and am going to make sure my doctor gives it to me. At first, I needed a little break from all the weight loss so that my body could just heal and bounce back. I feel like my body is firmer now. I am able to eat more, alot more. The last time I wanted a fill my doctor refused because he said I was losing at the right pace, but now if you let me eat a whole pig, I probably could. I don't have much restriction. And as my one year approaches I'm eager to hit my goal weight of 150-145 lbs. Wish me well today. Kin

I have no doubt that sugery has changed my relationship with my husband. It's allowed me to see clearer, I suppose. First, I must say that I do love my husband. And through the process of thinking and preparing for surgery he was really supportive. He attended the seminars and was by my bed side. But at some point the truth had to come out. As I started to really analyze my life and I had to be honest with myself and the damage that was done to me by my obesity. I mean to say, my self esteem was in shambles. No one would know talking to me, but late at night when I was alone, I feared being alone for the rest of my life. My husband came to me at a time in my life when I was tired of all the failed relationships. I was worn out by all the great prospects that couldn't go anywhere because I was just the fat girl with a pretty face. No could really be seious about me. And it hurt alot. I came from one rejection after another. I settled on marrying a man that I had little in common with. That is the truth and it eats me up inside. Not only am I the financial provider but there is little going on the the affection part of our relationship. I do not feel appreciated by him. It's just not a healthy arrangement. It was clear in the beginning of our relationship there would be challenges. But who else was willing to marry me? I'm working through these things with support from friends and relying heavily on prayer. There are days I just want to scream. You can't change someone who doesn't want to change and sure can recreate them. This is just a bump on the journey called life. C'est la vie!

Dionna, Thanks so much. That means a lot. Kin

Everyone is doing great. It's amazing how far we've come. I only wish I had done this sooner.

Thanks so much, you too look amazing. How have you been holding up as you approach your goal? I recently took a little break from getting filled so I can let my mind catch up with my body. For some reason, I still see myself a lot bigger than I am. When I go shopping I would usually go for 2/3 sizes larger than I am. And for a while I would still be checking out the plus size sections. The break has been really helpful for me, and I am do much better in the body image department.

Ok, so I've been lurking for awhile and thought it was time to post as I am approaching goal soon. It's been an amazing journey. Hasn't been easy but definitely been the best decision I've made recently. I'm looking forward to working on maintaining the weight loss.

I'm going in tomorrow for a slight fill. I haven't weighed myself since early August. I wanted my mind to catch up to my body because I was having some serious body image issues. I'm thinking I must have lost something, cause I bought a dress and it was a size 6. Yes, can you believe it. Granted it was one of those stretchy sweater dresses, but I feel good. My restriction is good. It could be better. Wish me well for tomorrow and I will report back with how it went. Kin

Great! I can't wait.

Please let's have it finalize by tomorrow afternoon. Can you send us the address and time? Thx. See yall then. kin

Please, let's schedule something soon. Sunday could work for me. I'm looking forward to meeting you all. Kin

When are we planning on meeting? The weather is getting better, we should plan something soon. Kin

I'm in Prospect Park South/Kensington area. Let's please set up something soon. Kin

Count me in! I would love to be part of a support group in Brooklyn. I keep telling myself I should join one but I've noticed most of them are for bypass patients. Keep me updated. Kintime

I was banded on 1/7/08. I got my first fill of .6 cc on 2/13/08. I do feel a little restriction but I do get hungry mid-day. I am able to eat more than I should but because I've made some serious changes to my diet it's not effecting me negatively yet. I'm scheduled to go in for another fill next week. I can't wait, I really want the weight loss to take off again. I'm happy we have a few brooklynites here. Kin