Suzie Q

Calling all of Dr. Leung's patience. I just flew into Vancouver yesterday to get a complete unfill only to find out that Dr. Leung has retired and has left his patience out to dry with no support! Where is everyone going for fills/unfills? Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Suzanne

Mine is directly below my xiphoid process... very little space between the two. Its easily felt with the fingers... sometimes it bothers me when I'm in yoga, only one pose though, so I don't go as deeply into the pose as I should.

My drink of choice is red wine.. and yes, I can get buzzed quite quickly. Over the holidays I went to an all inclusive resort and brought along crystal light to have as my mix with vodka, gin, tequilla... was really refreshing and no calories!

Tommy O... Oh Tommy...women are crazy!! AND I couldn't agree more with you! Have a Merry F@#!in Christmas... for Christ Sake!

Hi Guys, I live in Gastown and was banded by Dr. Leung on Feb 17, 2007. I had no idea there was a support group and if possible, I would love to come to the next meeting. Suzie Q

I believe The Northwest Weight Loss Surgery Centre, based out of Everett, has a Nurse that travels to Bellingham occassionally to perform adjustments. Here is their website. Give them a call and find out... if not, Everett is not that far away for you. LAP-BAND Surgery, Seattle Washington Good Luck.

I have the same problem as I've always had.... if I don't take the time to plan my meals etc, I will end up eating in restaurants and making not so great choices ..albeit, smaller portions. But now my body just won't give up the fat... I'm down approx 41 lbs since being banded in Feb/07 but I have been up and down these last 7 lbs for so long that I have to do something about it. I HAVE to get these last 55 lbs off! Sooo, I'm back on Jenny Craig. I know what you mean though... before I went back on Jenny Craig, I tried to do it myself, I mean, I have the band, this should be easy..right? Not so much! I now know what they were saying when I was looking into the band... "this is a tool and you have to really work at it". The first weight seemed like it fell off.. but now I'm struggling.. up 7lbs(depressed) / down 7 lbs (delighted) and the circle continues! I've realized I need structure..without really thinking about it...hence, Jenny Craig! Soooo, I am back on Jenny Craig... the portions are small, the food is tasty... I don't really have to think about it... and the best part is I don't have to cook (hate cooking). I'm running every morning with hubby, eating Jenny Craig and wearing my Body Bugg... its all working for me. I'd say you do what you have to do... probably getting another fill would help greatly... but why not join WW... you've got nothing to loose...except what you want to loose....excess weight! Good Luck to you..... Suzie Q

Whoo hooo... I'm approved!! After going to my Dr. and having him fill out a form and send it back to the insurance company... they have finally approved me for insurance on my mortgages! If anyone is going through the same thing, it was Canada Life who is the insurance provider. Thanks for all your concerns and I hope this message can help another bandster fighting for the same thing. Suzie Q

Whooo hoooo!! I finally got my bodybugg and set everything up last night. It did take a bit to set up, just time consuming, not really difficult. I wore it to bed last night and I just downloaded my calories burned to date and whoa, I was pleasantly surprised! Its not too complicated to use and even now, I forget its there. My hubby calls it my lady bodybugg hump! lol! FYI - I'm in Vancouver, Canada and I purchased the new system on ebay and set up everything with the trainer last night on the phone. Seems to be working fine and hopefully that continues! I will let you know how it goes. Suzie Q

Excellent job... keep up the good work...clearly its working!! I can't wait to take the guess work out of loosing weight. I was thinking about it and when I was on Jenny Craig or WW or any other diet program, I wouldn't weight myself all week and at the end of the week it was a total surprise at how much weight I had either gained or lost. I think I'm going to love knowing day by day where I stand calorie wise and not having that surprise at the end of the week. Thanks for the good advise... I think I'll log my food to be able to see the deficit! *squeel*...can't wait!

Hi All, I just purchased the body bugg.. now anxiously waiting for its arrival! Please tell me that its that easy in that you don't have to log all your food daily? If you don't log your food daily, is it still as accurate? Suzie Q

I phoned the receptionist at my Surgeons office and OMG, she was soooo angry! But finally, after two weeks to calm down and trying not think about this, I sent off my objection letter to the insurance company. I explained the surgery and I pointed out that it was not gastric bypass (I understand from the receptionist there can be major complications after gastric bypass). I explained I was healthy before the surgery and healthy after the surgery and that my Doctor's have extensive tests to prove just that! I've asked the insurance company what documentation I would need from my Doctor's to get this insurance. Hopefully I will hear something soon. I will keep you all posted. Thanks for the replies. Suzie Q

Yes, I purchased it at IGA, Garden Market in Richmond, BC. But I'm sure its available at other IGA's as well. When I went there the staff didn't even know they had it, so you might have to look at bit. But it was right there with the bouillion mixes. AND...its sooooooo delicious! High salt content and it made me retain a bit of Water, but hay, when you are only on liquids, you really appreciate the flavour! Don't think I would have made it through the first month without it. I still enjoy it now! Hope this help. Suzie Q