Tomander

Don't rush it...take it one day at a time... your doing great. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

I found with the lapband I lost inches VERY fast. I started with a a 54" waist and am now a 32" waist. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss; 156 lbs

This is a great place for information. Feel free to ask any questions. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss; 156 lbs

I love my band... it's changed my life. I was self-pay. I have not regrets. I can eat anything in moderation except rice apple skins. If you have any questions please feel free to email me. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs Started: with a 54" waist now 32" EM: tomander@bell.net

I had an extended tummy tuck and extra skin removed from my chest 14 lbs in total. I'm sort of retired but I would take at least 4 weeks off... I had 6 drains in following my surgery... not a lot of pain but lots of swelling a a lot of brusing. Are you wearing a binder (girdle) after surgery? I had to wear mine for 3 months. Good luck. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss 156 lbs Started with 54" waist now 32"

Hi Angela This is a great place for information. If you have any question feel free to e-mail me directly. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Congratulations !! Remember... take it one day at a time. Also, remember take tiny bites and MAKE SURE you finish what you have in your mouth before you take your next bite. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs Started with a size 54" waist now 33"

I was self-pay. The lapband changed my life. I day of my surgery I was a 54" inch waist and am now a 33" waist. The best part besides the weight loss is that my acid reflux went away. I suffered from acid reflux since i was 14. The band can change your life. My only regret is that I didn't get it done sooner. This is a great place to ask questions and to get information and to meet great people. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Lapband coffee Group – Brampton Tuesday, May 8th – 7:00 p.m. Second Cup 74 Quarry Edge Drive, Brampton, Ontario Hwy 10 & Bovaird (Located in the Walmart plaza) The Lapband Coffee Groups are open to EVERYONE who has had Lapband Surgery or if you’re looking into the lapband process, recently banded, or a long time "Bandster". This is a great way to find out about the lapband from individuals who have had the surgery and to ask questions or just listen to individuals share their lapband journey experience. No need to sign up… just show up and if you can’t find the group ask for Tom at the cash register. If you have any questions before the coffee group please contact: Tom – tomander@bell.net Also checkout: http://www.meetup.com/Lapband-Coffee-Groups-Toronto-GTA/ Let’s all “band” together for a cup of coffee!

Saturday, May 19th - 11:00 a.m. Timothy's coffee Bayview Village, 2901 Bayview Avenue The Lapband Coffee Groups are open to EVERYONE who has had Lapband Surgery or if you’re looking into the lapband process, recently banded, or a long time "Bandster". This is a great way to find out about the lapband from individuals who have had the surgery and to ask questions or just listen to individuals share their lapband journey experience. No need to sign up… just show up and if you can’t find the group ask for Tom at the cash register. If you have any questions before the coffee group please contact: Tom – tomander@bell.net Let’s all “band” together for a cup of coffee! http://www.meetup.com/Lapband-Coffee-Groups-Toronto-GTA

Hi This is a great place for information. I also wanted to talk to people who had surgery before I had the procedure done. I have talked on phone to many people who are looking into the surgery and have answer lots of questions. I also host a monthly coffee group for people who are banded or looking into the procedure. I love my band it changed my life. If you would like to chat on the phone I'd be happy to call you. I have free long distance. Please feel free to e-mail me... I can call anytime. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs EM: tomander@bell.net

I only did Protein shakes for the first month of being banded. I used the Presidents Choice brand from Loblaws. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

My port stuck out in the beginning then after a few weeks settled down. My port in located just below my breastbone. I can feel it if I press on but other than that I don't notice it. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

This is a great place for information and to ask questions. If you have any question feel free to ask. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs.

I've had 4 fills in total. I have 7.5 cc in a 10 cc band. - no efills. I find sometimes in the morning I'm very tight. If I drink a few sips tea or coffee (some people drink warm Water and lemon) and wait about 10 mins. for I eat I am able to eat my Breakfast with no problems at all. I host a monthly coffee group of bandsters and many people in my group also find the band too tight in the morning but some people also find their band tight at other times during the day. Many people have tried the warm liquid prior to eating and it works for them. I'm not always tight in the morning but usually 3 out of 7 days of the week. Good luck. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs Start with a 54" waist now 33"

I suffered from constipation in the beginning and still do because of medication. I take Collace nightly. It's VERY a very mild "stool" softener but works great. Many doctors and pharmacists recommend it. You can get it at the drug store over the counter. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Hi I love my band. I can eat just about ANYTHING but my doctor says no carbonated beverages at all. Many people go into the journey saying... I'll never be able to eat this or that ever again. I still eat bread and Pasta.. oatmeal... and I still go out for dinner.... the band is for life... carbs are a part of your lfie. The only foods I avoid are rice and apple skins. The band is so unique from person to person. Do NOT be afraid to try different foods BUT take tiny bites and chew your food and make sure you swallow what you have in your mouth before you take your next bite. I have NEVER choked or been sick with the band... rice and apple skins have felt VERY strange going down so I avoid them but ALL other foods are fine. I still plan my meals for the week. I cook on Sunday for the week and freeze my lunch and dinners for the coming week with the exception of Friday when I go out for dinner with friends...I retired so I"m home most of the time... now I'm not perfect.... If I get an invite to go out for lunch on a Tuesday I go. Just because I'm banded I haven't stopped living. I still get weighed in every month with my family doctor. This keeps me on track and motivated. I also host a monthly coffee group for fellow bandsters or people looking into the procedure. I also talk to 3 phone buddies that I met here every month... I'm in Canada but I call the US... I have free long distance. For me support from fellow bandsters played a huge part in my success. My only regret about the band is that I didn't get it done sooner. Take it one day at time. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs Started with a 54" waist now 33"

If anyone would ever like to chat on the phone I have free long distance and am sort of retired so I have a lot of free time. I have a lot of "band buddies" that I talk with in the US. I have free long distance and don't mind calling. I host a monthly coffee group for bandsters. I found support from others to be so helpful. Please feel free to e-mail me. Tom, Toronto tomander@bell.net

I can relate to what you say. I was banded on July 6 06 and have lost 156 lbs. I was 40 when I had my surgery my only regret is that I didn't have it done sooner. I also extended tummy tuck and had 14 lbs of skin removed moved and 4 lbs removed from my chest. I started with a 54" waist and am now a 33". It's great to hear from another long time bandster. Congratulations Chris ! Tom, Toronto

Lapband coffee Group –Richmond Hill Wednesday, May 2nd – 7:00 p.m. Second Cup 11000 Yonge Street Richmond Hill, ON The Lapband Coffee Groups are open to EVERYONE who has had Lapband Surgery or if you’re looking into the lapband process, recently banded, or a long time "Bandster". This is a great way to find out about the lapband from individuals who have had the surgery and to ask questions or just listen to individuals share their lapband journey experience. No need to sign up… just show up and if you can’t find the group ask for Tom at the cash register. If you have any questions before the coffee group please contact: Tom –tomander@bell.net Let’s all “band” together for a cup of coffee! http://www.meetup.co...ups-Toronto-GTA

I found a heat pad REALLY helped with the shoulder pain. Congratulations on your surgery. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Congratulations ! I love my band. I was self pay and have no regrets. The band change my life. I started with a 54" waist now I"m a 33" waist... I've lost 156 lbs. but best of all my acid reflux is gone. Good luck !! Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06

Congratulations !!! What a great job. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Thanks to everyone that came out for coffee... we had a great turnout. Looking forward to seeing everyone in May. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 Wt. Loss: 140 lbs

Congratulations ! This is a great place for information. I joined Lapband talk 6 years ago. Getting the band was the best thing I ever did. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs