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I was banded in Toronto by Dr Yau as well. Never flown said I never would But, I so wanted this surgery. I would have been terrified if that happened to me. I was banded on October 25/07 and flew back home to Alberta on Ocotber 26/07. Everything was fine. I hope next time things are better for you.

Thanks for your advice everyone. I love to read as usually the answer to my questions is on here. I go for my first fill on Dec 7/07 and can't wait. I have not been drinking a lot of water so I am going to start and hopefully that helps with my hunger.

Melissa No I have not had a fill yet. I go on Dec 7/07 for my first one I refer to it as the honeymoon period as that is what I have read on this site and Canadian Bandsters before I had surgery. From the time you have surgery until you go on solids you loose a lot of weight after solids its about 1-2 pounds a week. I was loosing a pound a day until I stopped walking 2-4 miles a night. I was so excited about that amount of scale movement. Congrats on a job well done. I wish you much continued success. 18 Again

Wow!!!! 25lbs you are doing great. I am going to go back to walking and start on my exercise bike and gazelle I will just listen to my body. I am in the honey moon period and this is when you loose the most weight. I don't want to do the 1-2 lbs at this stage. Keep up the great work. Good luck on your journey. 18 Again

THANK-YOU FOR YOUR ADVICE. I USUALLY WALK 30 MINUTES 1-2 DAYS A WEEK IF I HAVE SOMEONE TO WALK WITH ME. IF NOT THEN IT MAY BE A COUPLE OF WEEKS BEFORE I WALK. THANK-YOU I WILL START OUT SLOW AND KNOW THAT I AM BANDED AND WILL STILL LOOSE WEIGHT. I AM SO USE TO DIETS FAILING I HAVE TO GET PAST THAT. THANKS 18 AGAIN

Hi Everyone I hope you are all doing well and had an enjoyable halloween. I have a question I am hoping someone can answer. I was banded on Oct25/07 at TLBC. I walked around downtown Toronto the day after my banding. I have walked everyday at home about 2-4 miles and once used my Gazelle for 30 minutes until Oct 30 ,when I had started spotting. The nurse at TLBC said I was over doing it and shouldn't exercise like that until I am 6 weeks post -op. But I was losing a pound a day and really wanting to continue that. So now I have come down with a horrible cold and can't do anything except work, cook and sleep. Once I am better and can go out walking again how long should I walk? I just don't think that 20 minutes is going to be long enough...:help:I sure could use some advice.

Misty I was banded on Oct 25/07 and had been walking 2-4 miles everynight since I got home. I ended up bleeding and had to call TLBC to see what was happening. The nurse told me I was over doing it and my body was letting me know it. She said I couldn't walk like that and had to stay of my exercise bike and gazelle for 6 weeks. I haven't walked since the night of October 30 and now I am afraid my weightloss will slow up. I am thinking that if I walk 20 minutes a night I should be okay. I have picked up a horrible cold so that is my plan for next week.I know that doesn't really help you as I am unsure as to how much we are to do at this early stage. Good Luck in your weightloss. 18 Again

I was just banded on October 25. Because of everyone on here I knew to walk as soon as possible and a lot that really helped me. I have had very little dicomfort with the gas. This forum is so very helpful for all of us newbies to get advice before the next step. Thank-you everyone.

Thanks Grace I had my surgery and I am feeling great. I have lost 9 lbs since I started my pre-op diet. I seem to be losing 1lb a day since I was banded but I am afraid if I don't walk lots during the honeymoon period I may not lose anything. Old failures staying on my mind I guess. Grace do you know how I go about getting my Dr's information and band date underneath or above my ticket? I can't get it to work. Good Luck in your Journey Please keep posting 18 Again

Can you please tell me how you get all your Dr and weight information under your ticket? I tried but it doesn't seem to work. Thank-you 18 Again

<p>I am home and very happy with my surgery. I am not having a lot of pain or gas dicomfort. I have been walking everyday thanks to the advise on here. A few people on this site suggested walking to get rid of the gas pain as Gas X wouldn't really work for that kind of body gas, And they must have been right as I feel really good.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thank-you to you all</p> <p>God Bless</p> <p>18 Again<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/clap2.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Clap2" smilieid="217" class="inlineimg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Banded TLBC by Dr Yau in Toronto</p> <p>Pre op diet weight 209.8</p> <p>Surgery Date 203.5</p> <p>October 28/07 200.8</p>

Congratulations!!! I myself was just banded on October 25/07. I am feeling great and since the start of my pre-op diet I have lost 9lbs. Best of luck

WOW!!! Lori that is amazing. I am very happy for you. I just had my band done on October 25/07 I will be 40 in Feb 2008 I sure hope I can be down 50 lbs by then. What did you do? I plan to follow the post op diet and I walk everyday with my husband. Anything else you can suggest. I love this site. people like you inspire me. Happy Birthday Congratulations 18 Again:clap2:

I just had the lapband done as well by Dr Yau. I am very happy with my surgery,I have been feeling very well and have been walking lots. I am hoping to be able to lose lots in the honeymoon period. I am from Alberta as well. Best of luck to you 18 Again

I hope to loose 22lbs in the first four. You know when ever a diet said you could loose say 5lbs I would only loose 1 lb So I have this sort of scared feeling that, that may happen with this....all the reading of everyones posting has sure helped ease that feeling a little. I am also self pay at TLBC so I better make it work.:faint: HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON OCTOBER 25 Thanks for the post Take Care 18 Again:clap2:

I had my consult done over the phone. They will have you do blood and X-Ray and your Lab can send/ or fax it to Toronto. I am self pay as my BMI is not high enough to have it done in Calgary.

I am heading to Toronto tomorrow morning Wednesday October 24/07. I will be banded at TLBC on Thursday Oct 25/07. Thank-you for all the posting it sure helps to be able to read everyones advice and emotional and physical issues. God Bless You All Take Care 18 Again:clap2:

I will be banded on Ocotber 25 in Toronto. It is nice to have others with a lower BMI. How much weight can I expect to loose in the first 6 weeks? Will I still do the 1-2 lbs a week? Is anyone located in Alberta. I am so excited to be in get rid of the excess weight phase. Everything I have tried I have failed at. Congrats to all of you that are on your way to a healthier smaller you. 18 again:clap2:

Hi Everyone I am knew to this site. I will be having lapband done October 25/07. Has anyone here had theirs done by Dr Yau at the Prince Arthur Medical Centre in Toronto? I am very excited to have this done. I am wanting to lose 84 lbs. How soon after surgery did you notice the wait coming off ? How much did you lose in the first couple of months? I have heard the heavier you are the more you lose. Is there anyone who wants to lose the same as me? My BMI is 33. I have found this site to be very very helpful. Thank-you everyone for posting your before and after emotional and physical feelings. I am a pretty good healer and really want to get this weight off that I have hung onto for so many years. Keep up the great work everyone. I can't wait to watch my ticker move. 18 Again soon:clap2: