Joycey

All the best with your procedures! At False Creek? I would find a meet up in Burnaby much easier than heading downtown. Weekends are best for me.

Hi Shugal, Went to False Creek Surgical last week for first meeting of support group. I am not alone in anything I've experienced in the last 6 months. You name the issue and someone else is going through it. So that was nice to know. I would like to know some others in this area that could get together regularly to walk/compare notes or motivate each other. I can meet you in Chilliwack some time. My number is above or you can leave a message here to connect. All the best!

Hi there, I would definitely like to start/be part of a Fraser Valley support group. Just had my 3rd fill at the false creek clinic on Friday and was told that their first support group will be meeting Wednesday March 4 at 7:30 at the clinic. If you had the procedure done by them or with Smart Shape elsewhere - this would be a great first point of support. I'll be heading in to that meeting but still would like to meet people closer who are going through life after banding. Hope to meet you soon, Joyce

Good day all! I didn't get any replies from anyone to say they were available tonight so I think I will stay home and de-decorate. If you can meet, text or call 778-986-3286 and I will come to Langley. Merry Christmas and Happy HEALTHY new year!!!

Did you freeze all your Thanksgiving leftovers? ) I'm doing ok with the portions at meal times but to be honest - I'm not saying no to the sweets showing up now that Christmas is approaching. Holding at 26 pounds gone which I have to remind myself is good for the level of work I've put in and that my health/energy is better than it was before. So I have no reason to complain but a few reasons to kick myself in the butt to work harder. Attempting to start a support group in my area and hope that a regular meeting of bandsters will help us all reach our goals. All the best to you over the Christmas holidays. Here's to a happy, healthy 2015!

Monday December 29, 7:30pm Starbucks in Langley at 200th and 86th. Let's look forward to a great new year!

Just had my second fill at the False Creek clinic this week and Sue from Mississauga was there for the day. They will be starting a support group in the new year to be held there in False Creek for anyone who can travel in. I certainly don't mind once in a while but would like to proceed with something here in the FV as well. Soooooo I know everyone will have Christmas busyness to deal with so how about Monday, Dec 29 at 7:30 at the Starbucks in Langley that was mentioned in an earlier post? I think it's on 200th. It might be a way for us to say goodbye to 2014 and look forward to the new year with added support and friends! Hope to see you there! I'm Joyce and will try to remember to wear my teal coloured wrap so you can find me. Merry Christmas all!

Just checking in to see how others are doing? My total loss (pre-op included) is 26 lbs. part of me feels that it should be more, the rest of me feels that it's a perfectly normal and safe amount to be down. I've had 1 fill so far, having my next one in December. I've thrown up once so I know that the band is working as I was getting doubtful. I have energy back to do stuff and feel thankful for that alone. I'm not eating the proper things or in the manner I was told to all the time but want to. I just have to be patient and follow the rules. Hope you are doing well in your own journeys!

Looks like there is interest in a meet-up. Would an evening work during the week or would a weekend be better? A nice middle mark would be good - maybe Langley somewhere? Let's start with those questions first and hopefully we can come up with our first support meeting soon! ) Joyce

16k done in Ontario, Canada. The fee included 3 nights at a nearby hotel. Had to order specific shakes for pre/post op in addition. I went with a line of credit to finance and will claim it all on my taxes next year. I have to think of this as my new "vehicle" that is going to get me where I need to be for many years. Will pay it off ASAP. Saving on groceries/eating out already and will thrift shop my smaller sized clothing. You are worth the price tag.

Glad every day is improving. Very happy to be back on the shakes this week as it was tough just having clear liquids. Hungry!!!!

I was banded yesterday as well, overall pretty good except for that annoying shoulder pain. Oh and extreme hunger - I could do without that right now. Yay us!

And then there was one sleep left. A little nervous but excited to be moving onto the next stage. I look forward to stepping on the scale tomorrow as I've not weighed in since Friday. And by lunchtime on Thursday, I'll be able to have a bit of broth. Hoo-wah!

Yay for you! I'm sure you have inspired many others! Our starting weight were the same. I get banded on Sept 3. Here's to improved health!

Ordered the prescribed shakes by my surgeon from a special company in Montreal, they are the best I've ever had! Minogue Medical if you want to look it up, I only ordered the chocolate and it's supposed to be only mixed with water. Sometimes I add ice and a touch of cinnamon fooling myself into thinking it's a Wendy's Frosty. ) yum yum!