Sask Patient

WOW!!! I've been out of town and not had computer access since Thursday... coming back to all of your messages was just WONDERFUL! I was at a Country Music Festival (HUGE! 28,000 people... Toby Keith's ONLY Canadian stop!) and it was great. made sure I got in a few cold beer especially being that it will be off of the menu soon! :tongue_smilie: (I will miss it for sure) Oh well, I know that it will be worth it - totally worth it... So thank you so very very much everyone for responding to my question. I will definitely just play it by ear and see how I feel. I think my boss is going to be fairly sympathetic to me. She's very supportive of the decision and hopefully will go a bit easy on me if I need to leave partway through the early days back. Again - thanks a million and congratulations to ALL of you for your achievements! Looking at your "tickers" is true inspiration. God Bless You!! Stace :tt1:

Hi all - I'm getting my band on August 20th and am off work until the 25th. I have a desk job. Do you think that'll be long enough or should I be taking that Monday (the 25th) off as well? Thanks! SO EXCITED!!! :thumbs_down:

Just got my date confirmation yesterday... headed to see Dr. Kuri in Tijuana - going self pay and that's OK! Can't wait to share all of our adventures on this great new journey! What a ride... :redface:

Hi Brandy - Thanks so much! You know, I don't mind the travelling and I LOVE Mexico anyway, plus I'd go anywhere if the surgeon, facility and price was right for me and this ALL suits the bill perfectly! Kiki, my husband and I will be leaving on Saturday the 23rd so not sure if we are going to the Bash but I'm still hoping to find out all about it so we can go to the next one. And tcl - I am self pay. I completely understand your dilemma! Prices at private facilities in Canada are between $16,000-$18,000 and that is just out of the question for me. I've been quoted $7,500.00 to have the surgery with Dr. Kuri, plus my travelling expenses on top of course, which are roughly $1,300.00 for my husband and I to fly. You can visit Dr. Kuri's website at www.lapbandsurgery.com You will find it as mind blowing as I did I'm sure. GOOD LUCK!! THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT - I am just so touched and humbled by everyone's kindness and encouragement... This website is a true Godsend! Bless you All!!

Thanks BlooEyes - I am totally excited and ready and can't wait. CONGRATULATIONS on YOUR incredible success! How long ago were you banded?? )

Hi!! Thanks so much for the note! I would LOVE to hear every detail! Yes, I am flying into SanDiego with my husband on the 19th, surgery on the 20th. There is a gal in my province who had hers done by Dr. Kuri and I have spoken with her, and my facilitator is so kind and sweet and had hers done there too... but... It would be great to get someone else's story. Thanks!!

Hi all - I am so excited and so ready for this!! I'm a 43 year old gal, over 240lbs with a BMI of >40. Well, I just had confirmation today that I have a surgery date of August 20th with Dr. Kuri in Tijuana Mexico! I live in Regina, SK Canada and through an exhaustive search, finally discovered this doctor, a manageable fee (forget the over ten thousand dollar + stuff...) an incredible patient facilitator, and the gorgeous state-of-the-art facility where the surgery will take place called Hospital Angeles Tijuana. Part of me is in disbelief, part of me is a bit scared, but the majority is a state of euphoria... this lifelong burden may finally be lifted by the grace of God... THANK GOODNESS! It was just getting far too heavy to carry it anymore... I'm tired of it and I just can not wait to turn my whole life in a new direction and get ON with LIVING! I found something else that is really helping too - it's called "Shrink Yourself" and it completely deals with the mental issues involved with overeating, and emotional eating... I can't recommend it enough. It, along with our lap band surgeries, are the perfect tools to let us lead to the place we've only dreamt we could go. LIFE IS GOOD!!! :thumbup:)