Saskatchewan patients out there with lap band

[AsH26 1]

Hi just wondering if any saskatchewan patients out there with lap bands? I know one girl replied but for some reason I can't find her!?! So again just looking too see if any gals/guys with the lap band? Thanks

[Paigepatches 17]

Hi Ash26

I'm a Sk lapband patient. Just got banded Feb 12! So glad I was browsing the forums tonight!

[AsH26 1]

Awesome... I have been waiting for a sask to come on. I'm from stoon and my surgery was beginning of sept. How are you doing?

[Paigepatches 17]

I've lost 25 pounds since I started the pre op diet, about 12 since being banded, so I'm pretty happy with that. I am having no trouble eating fish, moist chicken, and cooked vegetables. Haven't been brave enough to try any Pasta or toast at all!

I have only told my immediate family(husband, kids, sister) about being banded. I will consider telling more people once I have lost more weight. I just don't want the opinions at this stage of the game!!

How are you doing?

[AsH26 1]

I am doing ok. Kind of at a lul right now. Go for another fill in 2 weeks. I started off 165. Lost 12 lbs pre op and now am about then when back up a bit I'm at 147. I got my band in Toronto where did you get yours? And are you from saskatoon as well? The only down size about having it in Toronto is there is no support groups around here at least I can't find one. I really love my band I just need to find my green zone. It will come though.

Talk soon

Ashley

[Paigepatches 17]

I am doing ok. Kind of at a lul right now. Go for another fill in 2 weeks. I started off 165. Lost 12 lbs pre op and now am about then when back up a bit I'm at 147. I got my band in Toronto where did you get yours? And are you from saskatoon as well? The only down size about having it in Toronto is there is no support groups around here at least I can't find one. I really love my band I just need to find my green zone. It will come though. <br><br> Talk soon<br> Ashley

Hi Ash26

I got my band in Mississauga at the SWLC with Chris Cobourn. I'm feeling the same thing....I wish there was a support group here. Maybe we'll have to start one!

Who does your fills? When I asked, they said, oh,we will let you know that when it is time for a fill... Felt like the secret service or something!!! Otherwise I have no complaints!! Right now I am still losing,so I won't be taking to them about a fill quite yet.

How many fills have you had? Any trouble with any foods yet?

[AsH26 1]

Hi

So sorry it took my so long to reply. I go to dr holtzhaussen in battleford every 4 weeks for a fill. I am sitting at 6cc in my band right now. Hoping this last fill out me at me sweet spot I was going to ask you what kind of diet does your dr tell you to follow? Mine is 3 meals of 1 cup (3oz Protein ) And then two small snack usually with some Protein in the snack

Also where will get your fills done?

I just was curious if yours is different perhaps your may even be better

Talk soon

Ash

[AsH26 1]

And yes trouble food is definitely bread and white chicken meat. How about you?

[Paigepatches 17]

Hi again AsH26

I see we are communicating on a couple of forum topics!

So I haven't got a fill yet, but I sent an email to the nurses tonight to ask about setting one up. No trouble foods yet, but I haven't been brave enough to try bread!

[AsH26 1]

Hey Paigepatches

I was wondering what are eating guidelines are? Just curious to if they are same as mine or diff?

Talk soon

[AsH26 1]

Paigepatches. How is it going???? Hope to hear soon.

Ash

[Paigepatches 17]

Hi AsH, things are going ok. Been on a plateau the last month which is a drag but my family doc says it's just my metabolism "resetting itself". I lost this past week so I hope it's moving on down now. I did get a very small fill a couple weeks ago. I saw a lady in Saskatoon....I will find her name for you if you want.

I am supposed to eat about 1 cup volume each meal and small Snacks. I stick to about 1200 calories or less per day.

How are you doing?

[JanineB1977 0]

Hi<br><br><br> So sorry it took my so long to reply. I go to dr holtzhaussen in battleford every 4 weeks for a fill. I am sitting at 6cc in my band right now. Hoping this last fill out me at me sweet spot I was going to ask you what kind of diet does your dr tell you to follow? Mine is 3 meals of 1 cup (3oz Protein ) And then two small snack usually with some Protein in the snack <br> Also where will get your fills done? <br> I just was curious if yours is different perhaps your may even be better <br><br> Talk soon<br> Ash

There is a nurse in Saskatoon, Lorna King. She did my fills under Dr. Cobourn. Her website is sasksurgicalsolutions.ca

[Paigepatches 17]

Hi, fellow Sask. handers! I've been off the forums for a long time...summer kind of got in my way....I got "cocky" and have been struggling to get back on track. I exercised a LOT this summer but ate too much, so I've been at a plateau since June 28. Recently, I've been having ab pain and discomfort, so the nurses suggested a de-fill. I've been doing liquids and soft foods for about a week which has helped keep the weight off! I am due to go back for a fill this week and see if I can get going again. How are you two doing?