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[CLOE 0]

Hi Y, I found the pain of surgery minimal. I never had surgery before and I expected more pain. It is very localized to the cuts, and some people have gas pain in shoulders and what-not but chewing gas x relieves that. There are 5 cuts. 4 of them are like puncture cuts, very small. 1 is about 2 inches. I did not have any stitches on the 4 cuts, just tape. And on the bigger one, just a couple stitches that are cut about 2 weeks later. I was also very scared, but very excited too. You should be excited too, what a great decision you've made. I had Dr. Cobourn. I cannot say enough about him. I Love Him!!!! He will put you at ease the minute you see him. Others on this site had their procedures done at TLBC and loved thier experience as well. Keep us posted!!!

[DeltaDawn 0]

Hi Yasmina,

I too am Canadian. Just to let you know, I got my insurance company to pay for the cost of the band (around $5000). It is considered a medical device and my company covered this. I am living in Quebec (but from Ontario) so it may be different... but it never hurts to try. The rest I covered.

I found the pain of the surgery a little more than I thought it would be... but certainly less than other medical procedures. I flew home (live in Northern- Arctic Quebec) 3 days post surgery.

It has been really worthwhile! My family (2 kids ages 4 and 7 and great hubby) have been so supportive. My little girl says I am less flatter now (she always said flat instead of fat!!)

Well good luck to you... the road is long... but at least we are on it!!!

Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal)

Fill June 9th 2006

[Lila 0]

Dawn That is so cute. Kids say the cutest things.

[Yasmina 0]

Thank you for answereing all my guestions. I will take a look at that site. You can never have too much information.

Hi Nancy, I am interestedin seeing Dr Cobourn as well. I will have to fly in for my appointment. While I am waiting, I am trying to learn from other people's experience.

Thanks so much

Yasmina

[Yasmina 0]

DeltaDawn,

well it does not hurt to try ! You are doing so well, I can't believe how successful you have been so far !

Yasmina

[Wheezy 0]

Yas, I also had 5 scars, 4 are very small and 1 about 2 inches. No stitches at all. As for pain, I had a small complication therefore I had pain for about a week but with the pain meds it was bearable. I am 7 weeks post op and I find you kinda forget about the what the pain was really like. I also had the surgery in Mississauga but I had Dr Mumford as a surgeon.