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Lov2cruz

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  1. Yes, 3 painful weeks on Optifast prior to my surgery on April 23
  2. I just removed the band put in by Dr Yau the crook and had an RNY. Good luck to you and speedy recovery Goober.
  3. Hi Ginger: Dr Yau should have his license revoked. He performed an endoscopy on me last year and when I went for a follow up he told me everything was fine. Two days later I got a call from my family doctor who received the same test results and he told me I I had H Pylori. I read on another post that Dr Ali Azrati (416 222-1932) will do fills/defills for $120. I have not contacted him yet but would love to hear what you think if you go to him.
  4. Success!! Seeing Dr Yau at the end of the month. I will report what he has to say about this whole thing.
  5. e-mail 2014takeaction(at)gmail.com I think they are still trying to put together a lawsuit.
  6. Anna - if you have this written on your invoice I would strongly urge you to send a message at 2014takeaction(at)gmail.com. They are trying to get us some answers and solutions.
  7. Check this out https://www.ratemds.com/doctor-ratings/103571/Dr-Patrick-Yau-Scarborough-ON.html
  8. Hi Anna: Are we cut off or do they want us to pay for fills and defills? My understanding is that we no longer receive free lifetime support which sucks but I do believe they will see you provided you pay them. I have an appointment with Dr Yau this month and I will address this issue with him to see what we can do (not holding my breath on this one). I know thre are a couple of threads on this issue and some members were looking at a legal solution. Search TLBC on this website and they will pop up. As for me, I had the gall to challenge Slimband on this on their website and now I'm completely cut off and can't even post. No loss for me because I think their website sucks but....
  9. Can someone please confirm that the below is Dr. Yau's contact information in Scarborough? If not, can you please provide the correct info? Address: 4190 Finch Avenue East, Scarborough, ON M1S 4T7 Phone:(416) 291-1900 Thank you.
  10. So I tried to login to the Slimband Website and I was told that my privileges were suspended for and I quote: “Sorry! Your participation privileges were suspended by Community Managers for persistent abusive behavior: Please contact support@slimband.com with any questions or concerns.” Now I admit that I posted what is happening to us TLBC patients on the website but the moderator took it down 24 hours later. However it was there long enough to spark some conversation . That was months ago!! I guess that was when they decided to chastise me and kick me out of the group. They didn't have the courtesy to advise me that I was no longer 'welcome' in their little rah rah club and yet I still get e-mail notifications about recent posts. How stupid is that? I asked for an explanation so we'll see what they have to say.
  11. I'll be attending the event. I tried to register as the Bariatric Pal group but it seems we need a passoword?
  12. Hello: I see the Durham group and Burlington group is very active but I don't see a Toronto Group. Anyone interested in meeting for coffee/support etc. etc.?
  13. Hi: Well June was so busy that I didn't even logon to finish the challenge. So here I am joining the July one and hoping I will see it through and life doesn't get in the way. Name, real or screen~ Guardia Goal weight for July 31st~ 250 Weight on July 1st~ 257 Age~ 54 City/State~ Toronto, Canada Dietary goal for July~ Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables Exercise goal for July~ Go to zumba and pilates and stick to it Personal goal for July~ Concentrate on my eating habits Date banded~ June 2007 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 83 lbs Favorite July Activity? Enjoying the outdoors
  14. Hello everyone: Just returned from my Mediterranean cruise and although I didn't lose any weight, I'm happy that I didn't gain either. Starting weight 260 1st weigh in 258 2nd weigh in - on a cruise .... 3rd weigh in 258 Have a great week. Carla
  15. Here's my contribution to the 193.3 lbs challenge I lost 2 lbs this past week. Have a great week everyone. Carla
  16. Name, real or screen~ Guardia Goal weight for May 31st~ 256 Weight on May 1st~ 260 Age~ 54 City/State~ Toronto, ON Dietary goal for May~ Stop snacking after dinner. Exercise goal for May~ Resume Zumba classes Personal goal for May~ Finish painting the house Date banded~ 2007 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 80 Favorite Flower? Roses
  17. Name, real or screen~Guardia Goal weight for April 30th~260 Weight on April 1st~264 Age~54 City/State~Toronto, ON Dietary goal for April~Trying not to eat at night and staying away from candy. So far I failed. Exercise goal for April~ Go back to Zumba classes - starting tonight!!! Personal goal for April~ 258 Date banded~June/2007 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 76lbs (I haven't lost very quickly, but I haven't gained any weight back. I really need to work on my eating habits) sleep.png" /> What do you like about Springtime? The sense of renewal it give you! Hello to all: Posting my weight status for April 28 - 260 lbs. I lost 4 pounds. Yeah!!!
  18. LOL!! I hear you. The thing is once you start eating the chocolates and all the Easter goodies, you can't stop. I have a weakness for sweets (who doesn't?) and you have to pry me away from anything chocolate. If I have a cookie, it has to be two - one for each hip. Goal April 30 199.9 April 1 207 April 7 204.8 April 15 203.8 So close yet feels so far away .... To much Easter fun up 2lbs April 21 206.8 . More Water and exercise this week so close to onederland I can feel it
  19. Hello everyone: Just joined this website so I'm new but I want to start a challenge even thoug we are half way through April. Name, real or screen~Guardia Goal weight for April 30th~260 Weight on April 1st~264 Age~54 City/State~Toronto, ON Dietary goal for April~Trying not to eat at night and staying away from candy. So far I failed. Exercise goal for April~ Go back to Zumba classes - starting tonight!!! Personal goal for April~ 258 Date banded~June/2007 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 76lbs (I haven't lost very quickly, but I haven't gained any weight back. I really need to work on my eating habits) What do you like about Springtime? The sense of renewal it give you!

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