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Hi there; I am getting my band on July 10 and would like to know if there are any local support groups, forums etc. Thanks

Getting my hell band out in July and converting to MGB with Dr Cobourn in TO.

Hi there; I am contemplating having my band removed. Does anyone have mid thoracic back pain? I am convinced that the band has something to do with it.. Am I crazy?? lol

I am interested in getting my band removed.. Can you tell me what surgeon you had?? Thanks!

I need to be on sugar lockdown too.. :frown: I really want to get something going.. Let's make a plan!

There's no fill Dr's in Barrie, but Slimband is doing Markham fills now, I find that much easier :frown:

I think we should try and set up a butter tart date:drool:

I paid 18,000 out of pocket, no insurance.

Hi I am having trouble finding a band-friendly trainer in my area :tongue_smilie: The first one I spoke with is a newbie (also a relative) and he did some "research" with his mentor and trainer. His response was "Lap-Banders never exercise, so there is no data" Second one I went to at our local YMCA was asking me questions and when I mentioned I had a lap-band, her response was "how soon can you get it out??" I cut her off right there. Anyone else have a hard time with this? I know my limitations and will stop if I am tired. I'd love to hear some tips Thanks!

I have 4 year old twins, I wish I could still be in bed at that time :thumbup: We are going to make a day of it and go to the ROM after.

It's 10:30 - 11:30 am :wink2:

Anyone attending the support group at TLBC this Saturday? I am booked for it and a fill..

I paid $18,000 total in Toronto.

I was on demerol and that made me throw up after surgery... not pleasant. I moved to baby tylenol and was much better :wink2:

Same surgeon, same spot

I still have that from my c-section scar and my twins are almost 5 :thumbup: My port incision is fine though, where is it located? Somewhere your clothes rub on it?

I am in Ontario and paid $18,000

Hello :biggrin: I am three weeks post-op and my post-op eating plan allows for soft foods starting this past week. I got stuck on a small piece of poached egg..OUCH!! I also got stuck on a piece of chicken breast tonight, not pleasant. I have not yet had a fill :biggrin: Could it be swelling still? I go back on liquids for a day after i get stuck cause I am scared to eat again. Anyone else??

I was banded on a Thursday and went back to work Monday, but only because I had to, I felt like poo After the 5th day, things started to improve :wink2:

I have lots of healthy snacks too, but for school lunches I have to pack stuff that doesn't have nut etc.. So there are granola bars, oatmeal cookies.. Those are temptation enough..lol

Hi Love; I am doing OK.. I really need another fill as I find myself grazing for food.. usually bad food I have 4 year old twins, so snack foods are all too easy to find in my house... I have lost weight, but I still want to feel more in control.. Right now i have 5cc in my band.. I have alot of first bite syndrome and have pain, but it subsides and I can eat. I am going to do a fill maybe tomorrow or Friday (i do remote fills at my work) Good to hear from you and congrats on the loss!

I have psoriasis and was banded July 10/08. So far i haven't noticed a difference :thumbup: I am also hoping my hair doesn't fall out because it is most severe on my scalp :confused: I'd like to hear other peoples answers as well :biggrin:

Chicken was part of my pre-op diet :thumbup:

I did show a loss since surgery, so i am happy. I was sitting in the back row beside a couple. Jody's delivery was sorta interesting. I did discover that I should not be drinking my Breakfast..lol I am scheduled for my second fill Aug 26 but I have quite a bit of restriction now (i did before first fill too) We shall see what the next 2 weeks bring...

Hi Love; I was at TLBC on Monday too for my first fill and the seminar, Stephanie was awesome! The fill room scale was the same as my home scale, so that made me happy :biggrin: