MC Cindy

I was just wondering if there was anyone from Edmonton on here. I am 12 day post op and just looking for anyone who wants to pssibly start a weekly support meeting.

For Sure!!! Got mine lifted and new implants 2 weeks ago..... from losing all my weight I went from a 46 DD to a 34 partial A cup.... They flopped and sagged and looked like 2 deflated balloons............ I am much happier now...

I started at 266 being banded oct 11th 2007 and today I am at 184.... 30 pounds to go yipeeeeeeeeee.. 3 fills at 6cc in a 10 cc midband

I can't help with any fill dr's in MS however my Dr is now doing first fills at the 4 week mark. . Good luck in your search and congrats on getting banded,

I do understand your gas problem. Ever since I have been banded I burp like a freak. When I eat, when I drink. Every bite or sip results in emmbarrasing belching, not just one but constant and it lasts for 10 minutes. If I am not burping I am passing wind. AHHHHH But the pounds are dropping and I eat or drink only around people who know my gassy issues lol

that sounds really high for a fill.. I was a self pay and surgery was $16,000 and I have lifetimes fills and unfills included. I would look and see who else is a few hour drive away.

I understand not having enough restriction and being frustrated waiting for a fill. Now is the time you need to use what the band has taught you and eat smart and smaller portions. The band doesnt loose your weight you do, the band is a tool but the life style changes is what is key.

I do drink sometimes.. It is now wine instead of beer. Just remember that alcohol will effect you much faster now and the calories in your drinks can be massive. Oh don't try doing shots!!! Hard to make a big swallow and it comes right back up....lol

I can eat when i smoke but the problem is i fall asleep before the munchies hit!!!!!!! being banded I am puff puff pass out......LMAO

I have a friend who's family doc will do her fills. Her surgeon contacted him and told him how to do it...that is another idea you might want to look into

Coffee is like a drug for me. I am actually drinking a cup as we speak. My dr didnt have a problem with me drinking it as long as I drink it black. I drink anywhere from 3-5 cups a day.

My Port is about an inch under my belly button. It has turned almost all around now... UGH I am going to the Doctor in 2 weeks to see if it needs to be changed.

I read somewhere that they are doing the surgery at a hospital in Edmonton. Maybe try Capital Health - Home I Read in the newspaper that the wait list is 3-4 years at this time as they are only doing 50 surgeries a year. Maybe that website could help.

Hi Dana, I am in Edmonton also. I had my band done in Toronto and I just fly back there I havent found anyone here yet. What band did you get in Mexico?

I have the frenchmidband and the most my Dr will do for a first fill is 5cc. It depends on the Dr mostly. Every clinic is different.

I had a horrible experiance at the Edmonton Airport yesterday. Going thru security my port set of the system. I was prepared, I had my lapband card ready with my ID. Of course it was a man checking me with the wand. I handed him my card and he just stared at me. He wanted me to tell him what kind of surgery and details of what kind of device it is. THEN HE YELLED OUT I NEED A FEMALE OFFICER SOME KIND OF GASTRIC WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY DEVICE>>> It felt like a minute of silence people just stopped and stared at me. Got some really funny looks. I was escorted to a private room with 2 security officers as they carried my purse and magazine. I felt like a criminal. I had to unzip my jeans and allow the female gaurd to touch where the port was so she can rule out the device being a knife.. WHAT THE HAY!!!!! I was mortified , truly ashamed, embarrased and I felt so violated. I didn't want to argue as i needed to get on the plane. IS THIS GOING TO HAPPEN ALL THE TIME? WHAT CAN I DO WHEN I FLY NEXT TIME?

Here is info on the midband, The MIDBAND is manufactured by the French company in Lyon, Médical Innovation Développement. It was designed with the advice and guidance of Dr. Vincent Frering after his extensive experience with other bands, such as the American Lapband (Inamed)and the Swedish Band (previously Obtech and now Johnson & Johnson). The MIDBAND provides a very attractive alternative to conventional surgical methods which are more invasive and irreversible, requiring extended hospitalisation. The MIDBAND is extremely flexible making it easy to fit. It is inextensible, and the unique double closure system ensures a fastening capacity far in excess of the physiological conditions required. The MIDBAND has no sharp edges or irregularities therby preserving the gastric wall intact, even in event of rubbing. It is opaque to X rays, making it easy to locate and adjust.

I have the midband and will be in Phoenix over the holidays, does anyone know who does fills for this band. I am from Canada and so far I am having no luck on the research and Dr's who will do a fill on this band. Any help is appreciated...

Dr Jaurez will do a one time fill for $200 . Thanks for directing me in the right direction...

Thank you azqueen, I called True results and they do not do fills for the midband, they referred me to a Dr Jaurez...so I will try calling him..