Lap Band Surgery in Vancouver Area?

[Doddie63 6]

Tammy Jan. If you have a blender or a magic bullet, you can make some really nutrious meals. You can blend fruit into a Protein Drink, if you are feeling lightheaded, remember you are to have Protein every 4 waking hours. As you are still on liquids/mushies buy a protein drink from the pharmacy (some brands take awfull) but you can disquise the taste with blended fruit. Don't worry about losing weight at this stage. It is very important that you allow the stomach to heal and scar tissue solidify the band for strength. I found a warm drink of skim milk or warm chicken broth a wonderful soother and appetite supressor.

As for pain in the shoulders, that is gas pains. When the band is put on, the doctor injects gass to blow out the stomach. That has to dissapate so try some "gas X". Another hint I like baby food but most like the magic bullet.

As for the ticker, go to the Home Page of this site and scroll down to Suggestions, feedback & questions. DC that and scroll down to How to get a ticker in your signature. I used PhotoNut and printed out her instructions. They are very clear.

Again, if you go onto my profile (click my picture) you will get my e mail address. If you want support please feel free to contact me.

[mama g 0]

anyone know of drs doing fills on vancouver island? Just moved from sask

Edited July 19, 2009 by mama g

[lottacash 0]

I don't know whether the Vancouver Island (Victoria) surgeon will do fills for someone from elsewhere but someone in Vancouver does them. His name is Rick Archambault and he works at St. Paul's Hospital on Burrard St. Doddie63 knows all about him, so maybe she'll also reply to your question. Hi, Doddie63, Laura here!

[Doddie63 6]

I don't know whether the Vancouver Island (Victoria) surgeon will do fills for someone from elsewhere but someone in Vancouver does them. His name is Rick Archambault and he works at St. Paul's Hospital on Burrard St. Doddie63 knows all about him, so maybe she'll also reply to your question. Hi, Doddie63, Laura here!

I personally do not use this doctor and would suggest for all details you contact Canadagirl33@hotmail.com

She goes to him. I understand this doctor requires a referral from your doctor and all contact must be made through e mail. Many in our group go to him and think he is the best. Also, I think his name is Arseneau but Canadagirl33 will have the correct information.

Doddie63

[lottacash 0]

Hi,

I'm replying from Las Vegas. It's hot here-106 degrees today! Anyway, I spelled Rick's last name the way it's done in Quebec. He may be from somewhere else, so his name may be spelled differently.

[VancouverRN 0]

We are starting Lap Bands at False Creek Surgical Center. Starting Sept 23/09. Check the clinic website as I don't want to get into trouble on here (again!!!) for looking I am advertising!!

Cheers

[Doddie63 6]

We are starting Lap Bands at False Creek Surgical Center. Starting Sept 23/09. Check the clinic website as I don't want to get into trouble on here (again!!!) for looking I am advertising!!

Cheers

Can you tell us what aftercare you will be providing at the next meeting. I am sure many will be interested.

[Doddie63 6]

Support meeting went well. We had a guest dietician attend and she gave us some very valuable information and one new member. We tried a new format for the support group. Each person gave their name and gave an issue that they would like some help on. Everyone was involved and personally I thoroughly emjoyed the meeting.

It would be great if some of the bandsters that have not attended in awhile or are contemplating the band could be at our next support group. The more the merrier. The meeting is free.

[VancouverRN 0]

Adjustments for a year included. |We will not be using fluro for every adjustment, but have it if needed.

Rhonda

[Doddie63 6]

It would be great Rhonda if at our next meeting we could be told the restrictions if any on the fills and fluro. Could you e mail me privately on these enquiries. Thanks

Doreen

Adjustments for a year included. |We will not be using fluro for every adjustment, but have it if needed.

Rhonda

[catincanada 0]

Hey Doddie and others who seem to post so frequently! My names cat and I live in Burnaby, and I couldn't be happier to see that there are local people who are out there who not only had the surgery, but such success with it too! I'm 26 and getting way too close to 400lbs and have been overweight my entire life (have done the whole yo yo dieting since I was 16). But it's only since having my son last year and enduring far too many physical issues since the pregnancy and birth I've really understood that I need more help than I've been getting with weight loss! My dr actually asked me if I was interested in surgery to aid in my weight loss.. not really an easy conversation to have with someone, but I'm glad she brought it up, since I've been doing research for about 6 months now. I recently got an appointment with the False Creek surgical centre (not until oct), has anyone here been there? Anyway! Just thought I would introduce myself! Hope everyones enjoyin the heat!