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He did - we must have been writing at the same time cause once I posted it I read his piece! LOL

Next time you come to T.O. - let one of us natives give you some good references for dinner. I hate to spend money on bad food. Mr. Y - I am going to the seminar on April 10 -let me know if you are going we can say hi. And bring pics of Ms. Yoda! Susan

Thanks Yoda - I am sure that I have not read that part of the package - or skimmed over it and it is a very good reminder of the patience that we all need and most of us (me included) lack.

Wowweee!! This is a huge accomplishment! Congratulations and I hope to join you one day. Susan

Sorry about the sucky hotel. Where did you stay? Great news about May 5th Cinque de Mayo (sp?). and 3 days after me. Did you also get the yogurt and cottage cheese diet? Do you have to go to the preop seminar? Where do you and the mrs. live? Glad you loved the show. Susan

How was your trip?

Cloe you are an insipration (along with the other) to us newbies. Happy Easter to you. Susan

I have not been banded yet (May 2) but I have chosen to tell just a few close people. To the others I will tell them that I am exercising and practising portion control. Susan

Hi Holly. Welcome. From what I understand the SWLC's price of $16K included fills. I also believe that the $200 for the consult wil be included in the 16K if you go with them. I have chosen TLBC in Toronto and they too charge $16K including fills and follow up - consult was free. You are correct that OHIP will not pay any portion of this procedure. You will find much discussion about ow stupid that is - but such is the case. I suggest you read lots of posts on the forum before you make this decision. Best of luck to you! Susan

If I knew then (right after banding) what I know now, I would/wouldn't..... This question is NOT about regrets about being banded, but rather what you have learned from day 1 until present. Be interesting for all to read. Susan

Doddie that's awful! You have to wonder sometimes if they actually train these leaders to do more than read that week's "lesson" amd use a scale. They really should have training in people skills. Sorry that happened to you. Susan

I am not surprised at that - you can almost hear the other members saying things like "sure - she lost xx lbs because she can't eat anything anyways"

Thanks Doddie - my husband will definitely come and pick me up so that part will be no problem.

OHIP does not cover anything. TLBC is 16K as is Dr. Cobourn. I hear there is another clinic in Toronto doing it for 15K. There is also financing available. I would suggest you look around this site - read everything you can before you make your decision. Good luck. Susan

I also find if you have a good leader and a good group the support is amazing. Good luck and let us know. Susan

I have always liked WW - lost weight - just never kept it off. Would you tell them about the band?

Thanks Andrew - it's funny how we all see ourselves as so unique in our experiences ie. so alone. Not true at all is it! Thanks for your support. Susan

I am so sick of eating or should I say OVEREATING! Nothing fits anymore and I am miserable. I am almost tempted to just start my preop diet! What's holding me back is that I still have 4 weeks to go and don't want to sabotage following it perfectly just before the surgery. I can't seem to just eat like a normal person...maybe because I am not normal!!! If I were normal I would not be in this position....The funny thing is that I am not really enjoying my food right now either. Would anyone like some cheese with my w(h)ine???:drama: I am darn lucky to be able to have this surgery! I should stop the moaning and groaning and be thankful that I will have this aid in just a few short weeks. Okay..new resolve. Be grateful. Try to eat only when I am hungry. Enjoy what I am eating. Susan

Mr & Mrs Yoda have a great time in TO!!! Enjoy the show, the consult and your dirty weekend!!!! Susan

Yasmina I'm glad it went well. Are you feeling the restriction? Susan

Ahhhhhh! Heldie that is so sweet!! Thank you. Susan

You guys so ROCK! Can't wait to post on this thread. Oops I did post on this thread...sorry..... Susan

May 2nd!!! Start preop diet 10 days before surgery.

Thanks Mac - If you can do it alone from out of town, I can certainly brave it out mself for just a few hours! My hubby will pick me up later in the day and take me home - he also will stay at home with me the next day. I'll take the pacifier out of my mouth now....:violin: Susan