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I am presently waiting for my Lap band surgery scheduled for late March. I have been on the liquid diet for 12 days at present and it is a challenge. The heaviest that I can ever remember being is 500lbs and that was three years ago. Then without any warning I was diagnosed with cancer, and suddenly I realized what being over-weight meant. I had to wait for tests because the machines were not designed for someone my size, treatments had to be stronger in order to be effective and so on. So, with my wife's help I decided to lose some of my excess weight and I did, I lost over 135lbs with diet. However, last year I reached the point when nomore would come off no matter what I did and then I became very discouraged. I put back on 25-40lbs and that felt terrible. I then heard about the lap band and became very interested and after some deep soul searching decided to go through with the procedure. I am anxiously awaiting the day and thrilled to be actually doing this. I should say that I have been cancer free for over 2 years and each check-up is a step forward and this surgery is another step in my taking back my life. :biggrin1:

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WOW!! GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!

135# is an amazing weight loss with diet. The Lap Band sounds like a helpful tool for you.

Congrats on cancer free -- keep it up--

What date is your surgery? Mine will be 4-2-07. There is alot of wonderful people and info. here.

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Hi there, Newfie boy. Congratulations on your weight loss so far. It sounds like you're really taking your health in hand.

Where are you getting banded? I'm assuming you're in Newfoundland. Is there a band surgeon there?

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Congratulations on your cancer battle. Keep that positive attitude and you will concur your eating problem as well. Your band will change your life for the better forever. I'm so proud for you. Welcome to lbt as well.

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I am orginally from NL but living in Alberta. There is no surgeon in AB that does the surgery so I am travelling to Toronto for the surgery.

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Hi Newfie Boy. Congrats on being cancer free and also for the awesome weight loss!! I just wanted to let you know that there are a few doctors in Ab. I think Dr. Davies does it (Edmonton) and Dr. Phillip Mitchell, Dr.Estifanos Debru, and Dr. Jean-Gaston Descoteaux (all 3 from Calgary) do it too.

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Welcome, Newfie Boy. The other guys on this board will be super happy that you've joined. They are way out-numbered by us crazy females.

And congrats on your victory over Cancer! Few things are more life-changing than that!

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From one cancer survivor to another----((((hugs)))) I am so glad you made it over that hurdle. We will also make it over this one!

My cancer was one of the big reasons I chose lap bandover bypass, if ever I have a recurrance, and needed extra nutrition, I could unfill. The band has been a blessing!! I love it!

I hope your surgery and recovery are smooth, and look forward to hearing of your progress!

Welcome!

Kat

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Wow! what a journey for you...I gotta hear more about this one...Congrats on making the steps to re-control your life...You are a legend.

Welcome

:girl_hug: becky

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Congratulations on your decision to have the lap band...and wow! what a great weight loss on top of being cancer-free! Good luck to you!

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Welcome Newfie! Just so you know, there is a Canadian area to LBT, so come and say hi!

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Hi Newfie Boy. Congrats on being cancer free and also for the awesome weight loss!! I just wanted to let you know that there are a few doctors in Ab. I think Dr. Davies does it (Edmonton) and Dr. Phillip Mitchell, Dr.Estifanos Debru, and Dr. Jean-Gaston Descoteaux (all 3 from Calgary) do it too.

Hi KoobiesMum: The wait list just to have aconsult in AB is quite lengthy and it may take up to 3 years to actually have the surgery since there is no where in AB that you can pay for the surgery I have choosen not to wait any longer and to pay for the surgery in Toronto, I will be see one of the Doctors in Calgary for my fills (this is an arrangement from the clinic). Can't wait only a few more sleeps.

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