Kaya81

I would love to meet with other bandsters but I would never get to North Van. The skytrain to downtown Vancouver is as far as I venture. Being originally from Australia I don't have a clue where I am going if I venture outside Surrey hahaha.

Yes Ramona was reccomended to me by Dr Cobourn at the SWLC. She is in down town Vancouver. I'll give her this one last try in case my old port was messed up but if this time takes as long or is as painful I think I will try Dr Woodhead. Not too happy about a $400 consultation fee though.

I just had my band replaced after nearly two years when it slipped. Im wondering who out there has had their band the longest. Just wondering if there is anyone who has had it for a long time with no problems. Who is the oldest bandster out there I wonder?

My biggest challenge is definately the mental aspect of the band. The first 6 months are the worst as you teach yourself that you still cant eat they way you did and to not be obsessed with food anymore. But even down the track you still have to constantly keep yourself in check. Some days it seems like an uphill battle but just use these forums for support. There is always somone who is going through what you are going through.

Any support groups/lunches that happen in Vancouver or Surrey? I see ones for North Van and Chilliwack and Victoria but never for where I would be able to get to.

Anyone else get their fills done by a Nurse in Vancouver named Ramona? Just wondering what peoples experiences have been like with her. I had a few fills with her and each have been 20 minutes of poking around with me in extreme discomfort. She told me my port was flipped but my doctor in Toronto told me it isnt. Just wanting to see if it is my port that was the problem or if she just isnt real good at doing fills!

I just joined the site and I am just popping in to say hi and introduce myself. I have been banded for almost 2 years and have lost 120 pounds. It is the best thing I have ever done. I am 26 years old and now know I will be healthy and able to have children and live a long happy life with them! It takes a lot of hard work but the Lap Band is definately worth the money and the physical and emotional ups and downs.