Bandsters in Calgary???

[MadamBroom 20]

Hi

I am heading to Toronto, to the SWLC to have Dr. Colburne do my banding on Feb 14th! I Am so excited, ready and motivated to make this work. I would like to meet up with or blog with other Calgarians who are going through the banding journey so we may be of support to one another. I am 54 5'6" 220 lbs ~ my goal is 140 lbs. I am lucky in that my GP had the same surgery with Dr. Colbourne so there is in incredible support there.

What I would like to know, is how did folks make out right after the surgery? We are staying for 4 days in Toronto and I was hoping to go out and see the sites after 24 hours, am I dreaming or do you think this is doable?

What diets suggestions do you have? Exercise?

thanks!

[Tiny1234 121]

Love love love dr cobourn, what an amazing dr. Great nurses, great support workers, couldn't ask for a better place to have your surgery done. I'm from the Mississauga area, sorry..not Calgary. As for sight seeing, hmmm, you're going to have to take it a day at a time. Walks here and there, but you're not going to be at your best. Maybe go the movies and see how you do with that. Good luck!

[MadamBroom 20]

CALGARY FIRST SWLC SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

SWLC support meeting on

Saturday, February 2 from 10 to 12 at the Macleod Trail Co-op.

Please contact Carolyn for further information

Carolyn Bailey, RN

> SWLC Calgary

> carolyn@swlc.ca

[jcmandi 21]

Shoot! Wish i could attend that!

[Courtnin 86]

Hi! I'm from Kelowna BC.. But go to Calgary quite often. If you ever want to chat feel free to message me. Congratulations on the beginning of your journey!

I personally wasn't able to do much for the first 5 days, but everyone is different.

Best wishes!

[MadamBroom 20]

HI Courtnin ~

MAybe we can plan the next support group for when you will be town. I would sure love to chat with you about your recovery as I am quite curious especailly with us going out of town.

Please feel free to email me at edergm@shaw.ca as I dont get on this site as often as I could/should!!

thanks

Gayle

[blackleopard 12]

Hi myself i am from edmonton and had my surgery with dr coulbern in june last year. I was pretty sore 24hrs after surgery. Walked the hotel lots but slept lots too. If doing any sit seeing do it the day before surgery.

[blackleopard 12]

During the nice months my hubby and the kids and i r in calgary once a month to visut my dad and girl friend there. Mybe i could come to a meeting too.

[Shackwacky 72]

I had surgery with Dr. C in November, the next day I went to the falls and wandered around for a few hours. Had to go slow and rest a lot, but it was a nice way to keep that "walk around" thing going. Did wipe me out though, so keep it slow if you do go.