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Yes, I am a patient of Dr. Leung in Surrey, BC. There is another surgeon in Delta.... Not sure about Calgary, but if you do a search, you might find someone closer. It would be a nuisance to come to BC everytime you needed a fill. Good luck with your search. I know it isn't easy in the West. Here is a thread http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=19719&highlight=british+columbia

I expect to have it for life. God willing.

Love it! .

The P word, is what I should be practising. I had a plateau, then stepped on the scale this morning and BAM, down 4 pounds. I couldn't even believe it when I saw it. I had to get off and on 3 times to make sure...lol I must admit that I am making the mistake of weighing every morning and am disappointed if I don't see it move every couple of days. Patience, patience, persistence and one more "P" I can't think of just now.... Lisa if you ever get around to posting the Fat Flush, I might keep that in mind if it ever happens again. Thanks for your continued support hugs to all

Hm, I came from a surgeon with probably the strictest post surgery diet ever. I was required to stay on 'clear liquids' the proper medical term, as you described. Broth, water, diet jello, and liquids with no calories. No dairy etc. Anyway, many of his patients complained and many didn't fulfill the necessary 30-35 days he suggested. I only lasted 24 days. BUT his reasoning was to give the band much needed healing time. The band is stitched to the stomach wall, holding it in place. When I asked him where my nutrients would come from, he brushed it off, saying not to worry, that my body would provide. And you know what, he was right. In one cup of home made broth I was getting about 6 grams of protein. I drank as much broth as I wanted. I went to the Support Forum here DAILY to cry and complain and get the support of my buddies here. :hugs to all of you who supported me: The weight FELL OFF, I felt great, did not feel weak. I wasn't running any marathons, but I felt remarkably good. And I look back at those 24 days and am proud. So good luck with your liquid stage and know that your body will provide. hugs

I was NOT 100% sure I wanted this surgery, but now that I am banded and down nearly 50 pounds, I am sure I would do it all over again 100%. I felt nervous, and questioned my ability to do it on my own, just as you are doing. I looked again at the statistics of the number of people who lose it on their own and maintain that loss....read that there is a failure rate anywhere between 93% - 97%. My own track record, dieting from teen years. Looked at my future, possible diabetes, as it is in my family, possible heart disease, as that is in my family too, had one aunt and one grandparent who had knee replacements. Yep, I doubted it and myself. I figured my odds of being a healthy weight for the rest of my life was more easily attained and maintained with the band. Good luck with your decision, I know I made the right one.

Well, I had an addiction to diet sodas before banding. I didn't know HOW I was going to survive witout my diet pop! But after banding, I simply gave it up completely, due to my surgeon saying NO CARBONATED beverages. It was a lot easier than I thought. Shrug...Now I can not stand the taste of diet anything. I prefer Water and I bet my body thanks me for it. Please be careful with carbonated beverages...

....but sometimes it feels as though I have to eat next to nothing to lose any weight. sigh Anyone else experience this? Could be my age, could be that I am in starvation mode and my body is holding onto the weight. So depressing. But, I shall work hard to take off the next 5 pounds...

The lapband has changed my life the way I had hoped it would. I am pretty early out of surgery, 3 1/2 months, but so far, for the first time in my life I feel hope. I have lost dread. I dreaded each and every time I began a program, knowing I would fail along with 95% + of others who start a weight loss program only to fail. So for that reason alone, I can't tell you how thankful I am that this was available to me. My attitude with regards to weight is finally in a positive and hopeful state.

just about anything other than carbs. In small portoins of course.

coffee with cream

Tight fill so for lunch I am enjoying those tofu desserts. Yum! Love my tight fill, but there isn't room for much until suppertime.

Well, my surgeon placed my port in between my breasts. Just below the breastbone. Of late, I am finding it kind of uncomfortable, but then I imagine it at my waist or elsewhere and I kind of think this is the best of two evils. I'd like to hear of other placements. But my guy put it smack in the middle and just below my breastbone. PS, I am just shy of 6 feet and long waisted, so I think waistline might have been worst for me.

SUCH an awesome story....congratulations

I do to Katgirl! How are you doing and when was your surgery? I have to say, I am so damned excited. I have lost 46 pounds since July 21, and I am really feeling like this is going to work. Part of me feels like this is the impossible dream, but I am losing. So because of my success, I think Dr Leung is awesome. My hero....

Hey, Losers! Y'all are doing great and it is wonderful to see us Julybansters losing. I am under 235 this morning and THRILLED about that. Looking forward to seeing some 20's soon. My 2.2 fill is realy awesome. May it never loosen up, or at least not too soon. Finally seeing some numbers dropping. Keep moving and losing everyone....

OOoooooooooo tough one. First I was going to say HELL YA! But now I see that you are required to have 3 days of liquids. So I guess that makes it a very personal call. Do you want to miss this meal? Does it make any difference to you? CAN you make an appointment for Monday? If so then do that. Good luck with your decision and Happy Thanksgiving!

Claim your losses here. I need a thread to shout horray every time I lose a few. :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: I started out at 280. I am just dipping under 235 this morning and I am EXTATIC! Looking for some 220's soon. How about you?

PLEASE let my size 11 feet shrink as I do......PULEASE!

Yes, thanks for the reminder. I am in this mode right now.....but I will drink water til I ooze and one of these days some weight will drop off.

Just revisiting my post. Now it is, Oct 30, I am now down 42-43 pounds somewhere in there. NOPE STILL DON'T BELIEVE IT. I think it will register until I get into uncharted numbers like, under 210. I haven't been that weight for YEARS! But for now, hmpf, still don't believe it. :huytsao

That is so stinkin' exciting. Congratulations on being at GOAL!!!!!!!!! Now go post pics in the at goal thread..... http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=21986

I am at 2.2 ccs in a 4cc band. This is my second fill and after a week, it feels really good. I can only eat 1/2 cup, which is what my doc recommends at one meal time. I never eat bread, it is not band friendly. I know some can but not me, so I don't even try. Try to focus on your Proteins first and soft veggies. I hope this fill works out for you. let us know ...and it is true that sometimes a fill takes a couple of weeks to settle and work properly.

Good to hear from a long term bandster, thanks for checking in Eric! I am just beginning this journey and hope for good success like yours.

Just had to say a good fill sure feels great....I can only eat 1/2 cup of food and I am full. Love Love LOVE A GOOD FILL!