giselle

I know this is a serious problem, and I appreciate the information as I'm thinking of getting a band, and want to know all the complications; but I also have to thank you for the creative writing!! I think I could relate too closely to the information "expressed".

Thanks fousilly; Winnipeg is about the same distance as Toronto would be. I'm actually thinking of going to Detroit, as the surgery is cheaper there than in Canada, and I think my family would be more comfortable with me there than in Mexico!! I know the one clinic in Detroit uses Dr. Cobourne, but that's still as far as Detroit is for me!! Oh well, I'll get it figured out. I'm not in a rush, but would like to have it done by the spring? I'm looking into my health coverage...well that's a joke!! thanks again!

Thanks so much Peaches! I like the flexibility of the band...not that I'm planning on having another baby!!!; unless someone wants to have it for me!!haha! I'm convinced I want the surgery, now I just need to research doc's etc. This forum is great on giving good sound information, thank you again!

Thanks for the info! I'm still trying to figure out who can do fills in Thunder Bay; I'd like to know for sure this can be done, otherwise its just more travel/expense/time away etc. I'll be making some calls to get this info. My friend had by-pass done, with great results. Someone mentioned to me a sleeve may be a better option b/c of no need for fills; I'm wondering what people's opinion is on this? I know nothing is an absolute fix, it is a tool to be used, and it will be up to me to determine the success with diet and exercise; but just wondered if that may be a better option? Also, my BMI is about 36, some places I've read about use 40 as a guideline. Is that true of TLBC, SWLC? Thanks for the info, I don't mean to be bothersome, just want as much info to make a good decision!

Does anyone know the nurse or doctor who does fill in Thunder Bay; I want to connect with them to make sure I can get fills before I go further with this quest?! thanks

Fousilly: Thanks for the info; I'm from Marathon...about 4.5hrs west of Sault Ste. Marie, and 3.5hrs east of Thunder Bay. Wish there was someone closer....

Thanks peaches, do you know the name of the facility in detroit? Or I'll just google it?! Sorry to hear about your complication; hopefully it will get fixed. Let me know how Monday turns out for you. I assume that the fluoro fill shows up on the xray where saline doesn't....? Are they charging you for that, or the repair? thanks. giselle

Thanks Peaches; I'll look into Detroit; I have friends there as well, could be helpfull. With the band, how long does it take to lose weight? Any complications, or difficulties you'd like to share? thanks.

I'm from Northern Ontario, and wondered where I could get banded? In Thunder Bay? Sault Ste. Marie? Sudbury? or do I have to go to Toronto? Any information would help. Thx.