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I have been banded for over 5 years now (i even had a baby in Suds with the band) i moved down south in July 2010. For 4 years I drove from Sudbury to Toronto for fill and each trip was a tax deduction.

I have heard of the new clinic in Sudbury and also that the doctors aren't local as well. I think you need to find out if they have hospital privileges in Sudbury, if they don't that is serious in my opinion. All of the surgeons in TO have local hospital privileges. I have been around long enough to have heard of complications others have encountered.

After I had my baby my Dr wanted to make sure everything was still ok, so I had to have flouro done. This was done by my surgeon at the hospital where they have surgical priviledges. For thin life it looks like a trip to North Bay or Toronto.

I don't think much has changed in the year since I have left Sudbury. Best of luck where ever you go. The band works wonders I have gone from a peak of 245 lbs in 2005 to 126 lbs as of last week. This year I have started my plastic surgery phase to remove my excess skin, and lift my boobs.

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Hi Nerdine,

Thank you for the info, deffinitly something I am looking more into. I have an aunt who got it done in Toronto and considering getting it done in Toronto, where did you get it done in Toronto CIBO?. Congrats on your weight loss thats amazing!! If you had to do it again would you do it the same way?

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Hi Vickey,

I would absolutely do it again, my husband has said he would have paid double. I am now recovering from a lower body lift. If you have a lot of weight to loose there will likely be excess skin.

I went to Slimband, they were very good to me then. I barely call them now, my last fill was in March/April. In the beginning as I did, you will need a lot of support and Slimband had a very good support system back then I can only imagine it has been fine tuned in the five years since I've been banded. I am sure the same can be said for the SWLC, those I know who have been banded there are very happy too.

My recommendation is go with either Slimband or SWLC, both have lots of patients in the north and can help you meet other bandsters.

Nadine

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No they had some openings in December but January works out better for me.

Are you still scheduled for January 20 th?

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Yes I am...I started the Optifast yesturday. Finding it tough though but I'm down 1lbs! :)

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I'm also scheduled for Jan 20 th in Sudbury.Three days on Optifast and surviving.

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Do u live in Sudbury? So far I have had a great experience with thinlife. 13 more days till our new lives!! So exciting!

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Yes, I live in New Sudbury. Down 4 lbs and counting!!!! Can't wait for the 20th..

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Hey littlegirl,

How was today? Hope your doing good. I'm getting some pains but it's not as bad as I thought.

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I'm having alot of pain but the meds are helping..I'm glad you're doing good. What time did you have surgery yesterday and how are you today?

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Mine was 730..Im in a lot of pain too and those needles hurt like hell!!! I cant take the pain meds they make me sick. but just think puddings and Soup tomorrow!

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Trying taking the pain meds with a gravol that should help...maybe ask the pharmacist . That'sucks about the needle. I'm having mine soon. I thought we could have that food today on day 2 ???

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No still on Clear Liquids until tomorrow...

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Oops you're right. I had 5 oz of Protein Shake for breakfast....Did you give yourself the needle?

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No my husband did it..I am back to work on Thursday I really hope this pain subsides. Will be on modified work load for 6 weeks though. No lifting more then 10lbs. I'll private message u my email. I would like to keep in touch with our process.

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