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I was banded in Toronto by Dr Yau as well. Never flown said I never would But, I so wanted this surgery. I would have been terrified if that happened to me. I was banded on October 25/07 and flew back home to Alberta on Ocotber 26/07. Everything was fine. I hope next time things are better for you.

Thanks for your advice everyone. I love to read as usually the answer to my questions is on here. I go for my first fill on Dec 7/07 and can't wait. I have not been drinking a lot of water so I am going to start and hopefully that helps with my hunger.

Thank-you for all the information. I don't get my first fill until Dec 7/07. Iam finding that I can eat anything, I am always head hungary. I can't wait for my first fill.

Melissa No I have not had a fill yet. I go on Dec 7/07 for my first one I refer to it as the honeymoon period as that is what I have read on this site and Canadian Bandsters before I had surgery. From the time you have surgery until you go on solids you loose a lot of weight after solids its about 1-2 pounds a week. I was loosing a pound a day until I stopped walking 2-4 miles a night. I was so excited about that amount of scale movement. Congrats on a job well done. I wish you much continued success. 18 Again

Wow!!!! 25lbs you are doing great. I am going to go back to walking and start on my exercise bike and gazelle I will just listen to my body. I am in the honey moon period and this is when you loose the most weight. I don't want to do the 1-2 lbs at this stage. Keep up the great work. Good luck on your journey. 18 Again

THANK-YOU FOR YOUR ADVICE. I USUALLY WALK 30 MINUTES 1-2 DAYS A WEEK IF I HAVE SOMEONE TO WALK WITH ME. IF NOT THEN IT MAY BE A COUPLE OF WEEKS BEFORE I WALK. THANK-YOU I WILL START OUT SLOW AND KNOW THAT I AM BANDED AND WILL STILL LOOSE WEIGHT. I AM SO USE TO DIETS FAILING I HAVE TO GET PAST THAT. THANKS 18 AGAIN

Hi Everyone I hope you are all doing well and had an enjoyable halloween. I have a question I am hoping someone can answer. I was banded on Oct25/07 at TLBC. I walked around downtown Toronto the day after my banding. I have walked everyday at home about 2-4 miles and once used my Gazelle for 30 minutes until Oct 30 ,when I had started spotting. The nurse at TLBC said I was over doing it and shouldn't exercise like that until I am 6 weeks post -op. But I was losing a pound a day and really wanting to continue that. So now I have come down with a horrible cold and can't do anything except work, cook and sleep. Once I am better and can go out walking again how long should I walk? I just don't think that 20 minutes is going to be long enough...:help:I sure could use some advice.

Misty I was banded on Oct 25/07 and had been walking 2-4 miles everynight since I got home. I ended up bleeding and had to call TLBC to see what was happening. The nurse told me I was over doing it and my body was letting me know it. She said I couldn't walk like that and had to stay of my exercise bike and gazelle for 6 weeks. I haven't walked since the night of October 30 and now I am afraid my weightloss will slow up. I am thinking that if I walk 20 minutes a night I should be okay. I have picked up a horrible cold so that is my plan for next week.I know that doesn't really help you as I am unsure as to how much we are to do at this early stage. Good Luck in your weightloss. 18 Again

I was just banded on October 25. Because of everyone on here I knew to walk as soon as possible and a lot that really helped me. I have had very little dicomfort with the gas. This forum is so very helpful for all of us newbies to get advice before the next step. Thank-you everyone.

Whoopsies!!!! From me I didn't pay attention. I am an October 25/07 Bander.:faint:

Hi Everyone I was banded on Ocotber 25th. How are you all feeling? I was doing great until tonight. 18 Again

Thanks Grace I had my surgery and I am feeling great. I have lost 9 lbs since I started my pre-op diet. I seem to be losing 1lb a day since I was banded but I am afraid if I don't walk lots during the honeymoon period I may not lose anything. Old failures staying on my mind I guess. Grace do you know how I go about getting my Dr's information and band date underneath or above my ticket? I can't get it to work. Good Luck in your Journey Please keep posting 18 Again

Can you please tell me how you get all your Dr and weight information under your ticket? I tried but it doesn't seem to work. Thank-you 18 Again