Hello all, I"m new here

cowpoke lucy · January 10, 2009

Hello everyone,

I have been reading this site for months and finally decided to join and finally start posting. I wasn't sure I was going to go for the lapband but now I"m positive this is what I want. I can't wait to get my band and start the life changing journey I have read so about so much.

Lucy

magaines · January 10, 2009

Hello everyone,
I have been reading this site for months and finally decided to join and finally start posting. I wasn't sure I was going to go for the lapband but now I"m positive this is what I want. I can't wait to get my band and start the life changing journey I have read so about so much.

Lucy

Hi! Glad you are here. There is so much information to be had. Have you had any consultants with Drs yet? I also, do a lot of reading and very little posting, but it is nice to have a place to get your questions answered.

cowpoke lucy · January 11, 2009

Thanks for the welcome. I have not had any consultations yet as I wasn't sure if I wanted to go out of country or stay in country. My province will pay for banding if done but the waiting list is years long so I have been looking into self pay. There are quite a few clinics in Ontario that specialize in banding and I'm interested in possibly going there but there's also some in British Columbia which is much closer for me but they don't seem to offer the same follow up as the Ontario clinics do. Mexico isn't completely ruled out but I am thinking Ontario might suit my needs better. I'm still researching and reading as much as I can. Thanks again, I can't wait until I am actually at the point of booking a consult.

Lucy

mimi5757 · January 11, 2009

Hey Lucy, Winnipeg also has clinic that does lapband, although it is selfpay as well . I understand what you mean about the ridiculous waiting times to get it covered thru your provincial medicare...IF you're lucky enough to live in a Province that covers it! I am in the process myself just waiting for a surgery date.