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Hi: Dr. Yau at the TLBC. They have wonderful support team and he was one of the original pioneers in bringing the band to Canada. Fill nurses, nutritionists, conference call support for out of towners. They are second to none. Doddie

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HI, my 1st post here -- I am going to be banded by Dr. Laz Klein, end of July 2007. He works out of Humber Hospital (400 & Finch) which has just be made a "center of excellence for Bariatric Surgery" -- come with extra funding from the Government -- there was an article in The Star a few weeks back. Unfortunately OHIP still does not cover Band surgery - only bypass - so it is sell pay $17,000 but covers all follow-up and all fills ... Hope this info helps some ....

MaryPat (who lives in Scarborough)

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HI: the more competition the better it is for all of us. Everyone has to think their doctore is the best. Could you let us know the after care your clinic provides. Doddie

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Doddie63. Did your dh have a lapband put in too ? How is he doing weight wise? You are doing very good.

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Hey everyone! Ok superbrand new to this. I am trying to gather all information I can. Soooo much to research and think about. My consulation is this Wednesday. I soo nervous for even that!

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Ok 2 questions already...that was like in 2 minutes wow! Ok number one....how do I get that chart thing at the bottom of my time so I can track the progess? The other is about the "fills"....the plan for me to to have Dr. Yau. I am seeing additonal costs for fills? Is that really the case after the surgery you have to pay more??

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the "fills"....the plan for me to to have Dr. Yau. I am seeing additonal costs for fills? Is that really the case after the surgery you have to pay more??

the cost at TLBC includes "fills for life" (includes de-fills too, of course). Of course that means you have to physically go to TLBC for the fills....which is why some end up paying (ie. if they live far far away from TO and chose not to go back for aftercare).

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Ohh ok...I was still reading just now and I was not really seeing anything more about that. I am pretty lucky to only live like 45-50 min away.

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Hi No he did not. He has always been conistantly the same weight. He is 74 (I am 63) and supported me when I said I needed an additional tool to help control my weight. Thanks, but right now, I am stuck at the same weight. I take aqua fit 3 times a week and eat around 1500 cals a day so think I might need a tighter fill. Will ask doctor this thursday. I notice you have lost 85 pounds. How did you know when you needed another fill or if you should just up your exercise or reduce calories??? At the moment, I am trying to focus on eating small bits but not too sure where to go from there. Doddie

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