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Just wanted to introduce myself - I am Linda from Fort St John, BC - I was banded by Dr Chris Cobourn in October 2005 and have lost almost 100 lbs - however, it has not been without it's difficulties! In August 2006 - Dr Cobourn performed a band replacement (due to a slip) and at the same time removed my gallbladder! Since then I have had no restriction - despite numerous fills - the last time Dr Cobourn was only able to get 1 cc out of my band - which was supposed to have 6.5 cc's - he then filled with 7 cc's - restricted for a few days - then nothing! I will be getting checked on Friday but looks like I will need to have my tubing replaced as it appears to have a leak! Despite these difficulties - my only wish is that I had done this years ago! Just wanted to say HI!

Linda

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Even with theproblems you hvae had, would you say that you are still glad you were banded? I am asking becasue I will be banded this summer, and I want the persepctive of come people who have been more than a year out....

KYGAL

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Absolutely - I can now shop for clothing in "normal" stores, exercise, enjoy activities with my family, go to the beach and not be embarrassed, etc. I would do it again in a heartbeat - the "problems" that I have had are rare - actually, I think the stats say less then 1%. I know that I would not be even close to where I am today without the band - I truly believe that whatever is currently wrong will be repaired and I will get back on track and lose the remaining weight!

Linda

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Hi Linda. Welcome and congratulations on your weight loss. That's impressive. I'm from Vancouver Island and had my band done in Mexico. On the Canadian threads you'll find lots of other Coburn patients.

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Hi Linda and welcome to LBT! Your weight loss is fantastic! I hope all goes well for you on Friday-Gigi

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Hi Linda. Welcome and congratulations on your weight loss. That's impressive. I'm from Vancouver Island and had my band done in Mexico. On the Canadian threads you'll find lots of other Coburn patients.

Devana,

Have you had any issues with going to Mexico to have your band done. Are you able to contact the doctor if needed?

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Devana,

Have you had any issues with going to Mexico to have your band done. Are you able to contact the doctor if needed?

Hi Tonya. I'm very happy with my Mexican banding experience. They took very good care of me and are always available to talk to. I even have the surgeon's cell phone number so I can talk to him directly any time I want.

I have a fill doctor who is not too far away from where I live, so I don't have to go all the way back for that.

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