SmartShape Canada Experiences?

[BritAbroad 13]

Hi Guys,

My first post on the forums, so please let me know if I'm posting in the wrong place!

I'm tentitively booked for Lap Band surgery on Nov 4 with Smartshape in Vancouver, Canada.

I've done a lot of research myself, but have found the company to be somewhat pushy for the sale and less eager to supply information about the process, what they provide etc. I know they provide 5 years post op covrage, but so have have had no luck in getting them to provide to me in writing exactly what this entails, under what circumstances and stipulations etc.

I' be really grateful to hear about other experiences with SmartShape, particularly their aftercare support and services and if anyone has ever had any issues with them.

I'd also love to hear from anyone else in the Vancouver area who has had the surgery!

My only other reservation is that alot of people seem to get the band revised to a sleeve. The band has been "sold" to me as something you can have for the rest of your life, so if you've had a band for many years, I'd lovee to hear your experiences too.

Thank you all for your help!

[skinnypants 3]

Going in for repositioning of the band in couple of weeks myself at the Vancouver false creek Center. I am within the 5 years. Am completely difilled but has not helped with the slip.

[BritAbroad 13]

Hi @@skinnypants

Thanks for your comment. How have you found the aftercare at False Creek? Have you had a successful "journey"? I'm guessing that your relocation is no additional cost as you're within 5 years?

Thanks and good luck with your surgery!

[skinnypants 3]

Never had any trouble getting in to see them. If there was a problem, I would be able to get my call returned within a day and had a fill or defill within a week. First couple of years will the band is no problem. You will loose your desired weight you want. Be consistant . Hope this helps.

[BritAbroad 13]

Thank you. I'm so nervous and it really helps to hear from someone who has been in my shoes.

[skinnypants 3]

Have been successful so far. Lost 115 lbs but put 20 lbs back on. Present weight 180lbs. Hopefully after repositioning will be at my goal weight of 150 lbs. Fingers crossed.