Tomander

Hello fellow Bandsters I have set up a Meetup Group for the various Lapband coffee Groups being hosting in Toronto and the GTA. Please check it out. You can become a Meetup member for free and join the group. I will still be posting reminders of coffee groups here. Lapband Coffee Groups - Toronto & GTA http://www.meetup.co...2_ej1b&a=wg2_l4 I have already been contact by several new people that are interested in joining us for coffee to find out about the lapband journey. Also for those of you on my regular e-mail list that receive the recipes, articles and other bandster news I share I will continue to send out the information via e-mail. If anyone new is interested in receiving my folder of "Bandster Goodies" or you have would like an updated folder please e-mail me - tomander@rogers.com - Subject Line: Lapband Recipes and Articles... along with your name, date you were banded and where you banded and I will send you out the information and the occasional update. PLEASE NOTE: you will also receive notices about coffee groups that may not be in your area... but you can just delete those messages. In order to receive the information I send out you must be able open .pdf files on on your computer. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 140 lbs

Lapband coffee Group – Richmond Hill Wednesday, June 22 – 7:00 p.m. Williams Coffee Pub Williams Coffee Pub 10909 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@rogers.com Let’s all “band” together for a cup of coffee!

Lapband coffee Group - Durham Wednesday, June 15th – 7:00 p.m. WilliamsCoffee Pub 1650 Victoria Street East Whitby, ON (905) 571-5145 (Very close to the Oshawa GO Train Station)<br style="mso-special-character:line-break"><br style="mso-special-character:line-break"> The Lapband Coffee Groups are open to EVERYONE who has hadLapband 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 fromindividuals who have had the surgery and to ask questions or just listen toindividuals share their lapband journey experience. No need to sign up… just show up and if you can’t find thegroup ask for Tom at the cash register. If you have any questions before the coffee group pleasecontact: Tom – tomander@rogers.com Let’s all “band” together for a cup of coffee!

I'm coming up to my 5th year "Banniversary" and have had great success with the lapband. The band is only a tool and you do have to work with it. If you follow the guidelines given to you by your doctor and take it one day at a time you can have great success with the lapband. I have found having support of other "bandsters" a key my success. I meet several "bandsters" on a monthly basis for coffee. It's great to connect with others at various stages of the lapband journey. Do your research and talk to people that have had surgery by the doctor who is doing your surgery. Ask a lot of questions and make sure you are satisfied with the answers. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 140 lbs

Lapband coffee Group - Toronto Saturday, June 11th – 11:00 a.m. Timothy's Coffee 425 Bloor St. E. Toronto, ON (416) 944-2422 Just North of Sherbourne Subway Station at Bloor St. <br style="mso-special-character:line-break"><br style="mso-special-character:line-break"> The Lapband Coffee Groups are open to EVERYONE who has hadLapband 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 fromindividuals who have had the surgery and to ask questions or just listen toindividuals share their lapband journey experience. No need to sign up… just show up and if you can’t find thegroup ask for Tom at the cash register. If you have any questions before the coffee group pleasecontact: Tom – tomander@rogers.com Let’s all “band” together for a cup of coffee!

Downtown Toronto coffee Group Saturday, May 14 – 11:00 a.m. Timothy's Coffee 425 Bloor St. E. Just North of Sherbourne Subway Station at Bloor St. Toronto, ON (416) 944-2422 Richmond Hill Coffee Group Wednesday, May 18th – 7:00 p.m. Williams Coffee Pub 10909 Yonge Street Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3E3, Canada (905) 780-6338 Coffee groups are open to EVERYONE - if your looking into the bandprocess, recently banded or a long time "bandster". It a great way tofind out about the band from people at all stages of the band journey. No need to sign up… just show up and if you can’t find the group ask forTom at the cash register. If you have any questions you can contact Tom – tomander@rogers.com

I agree... depends on your doctor. I didn't have to do a pre op diet. I had no problems adjusting to the various stages of the band. I can honestly say I never felt like I was starving while I was losing. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 140 lbs

Well done Joie Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 140 lbs

Glenn Hope your doing well with your lapband journey, Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 140 lbs

Hello Canadian Bandsters Please join: http://health.groups...dianlapbanders/ There will be a weekly chat session every week. (Monday) Also will post coffee groups being hosted. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 140 lbs

The past 6 days for me have been very stressful. I can honestly say for the first time in about 4 years since being banded in '06 that because of stress I almost turned to food for comfort. I went downstair to check my mail today and stopped into the convenience store... the chips were calling my name... I had the toonie in my hand but instead of buying the tiny bag of chips I bought a $2.00 lottery ticket and won $75.00 !! I'm still having a crappy day but feel a little better... I've always said what goes around comes around and Karma can bite you in the behind (I normally wouldn't use the behind). I'm trying to stay positive and I think that if I were not banded I'd be on my third bag of chips right now and on the second rows of cookies. I like who I am now... I've worked hard to achieve my goal and life to short to let people bring me down. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 140 lbs

Just a reminder we a will be meeting for coffee… Thursday, September 24th ... this is our 8th monthly coffee night. If your thinking about getting the band, recently banded or a long time bandster... this is a great night out to exchange information and hear how people at various stages of the band process are doing. Hope to see you on Thursday, September 24th – 7:30 p.m. Williams Coffee Pub Williams Coffee Pub - Williams Home Office - Home 

 1650 Victoria Street East 
 Whitby, ON L1N 9L4 
 (905) 571-5145 

 Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06

I was banded July 6 06. I still eat salad and have no problems. I have been able to maintain my weight eating from all the various food groups. I am surprised at the comments made by the Dr. Tom, Toronto 134 lbs lost - at goal - 4 fills in total

I was banded 1 year ago today... my family doctor weighed and measured me this morning... I'm down 90 lbs and 19" in my waist. This is the best weight loss tool ever. Tom Toronto

Being banded was the best thing I ever did!! I was band July 6 06. I'm down 85 lbs as of today and 14" in my waist. Tom,Toronto CANADA 275/190--> 160