Lakemom

I totally agree with "plain" on every point. I was just banded in the middle of May (Dr. Kuri, TJ) and I am only really learning how not to drink with my meals, and for about an hour after. Its taken me awhile but I have the hang of it now. I was a self pay also, and my BMI was 37.2. I have dropped 22 lbs in the 3 weeks and would do this again in a minute. I have never been physically hungry. As 'plain' said the head hunger is what we have always tuned into in times when we need comfort, or love. I am just learning to love me again so the head hunger will become less and less. Lots to think about. I wish you luck on your decision.

Congratulations! Please take it easy! When they tell you not to lift anything over 10 lbs for 4-6 weeks they mean it. My surgery went great, I was up and around that day but it finally caught up with me on day 3. I actually had an afternoon nap! Too much too soon isn't good. Remember, this is real surgery, with real incisions, real stitches and maybe some real bruising. You did this for you...love yourself just alittle while longer and pamper yourself! you earned it!

Hi, the fill nurse in Saskatoon is Michelle Wright.

I'm on May 13th, 2008 with Dr Kuri!

I just wanted to introduce myself, I just read about us "lurkers" and thought what the hay... jump in. I live in Saskatchewan , Canada and yes we still have a bit of snow. I have just set my surgery date after considerable research. May 13th with Dr. Kuri. Thank goodness for wasabubblebutt's Mexican Doctor 101 "course". I used it as my outline and just ticked off the requirements as I spoke to people. I have picked up incredible information from this site, I thank everyone for their insight, inspiration and information. By the way what is "pbing"? Thankx

Ok, Ok, I'm a lurker too. I finally feel confident enough to paticipate. I have also found a Doctor (Non-US or Canadian) and booked my surgery for May 13th. (self pay) I know it's the right thing to do for me and I thank everyone on this site for their insight, inspiration and information.

I hope I have done this right, this is new for me. I want to say that I have been reading everything I can find on this site! Taken all the great information and made my choice. I can't wait. Oh by the way I'm in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada!