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yeah...cause regardless of the type of band used, the ports are the same and the fill is done in the exact same manner.

WOW....okay, so I just checked out Dr. Tin's website to see what it was all about and they advertised two types of cosmetic surgery I've never heard of before: 1. Labial reduction (OMIGAWD!!!! Are women really needing/wanting this??????). 2. Hymen Restoration...!!!!!! This one KILLS ME!!!!!!! oh hello doc...I wanna be a virgin again, plse restore my hymen!!!!! If my hymen is restored, does that mean I'm a virgin ??? I guess some men and some cultures will think so. ROTFLMAO!!!! I'm sorry, I know some may think I'm being insensitive, but this just SLAYS me!!!!!

It doesn't matter though who compiles the list. Just because Dr. Cobourn's office compiles the list doesn't mean you can't use it or the people on that list if you weren't banded by Dr. C.

Thanks Susie. I hope this puts an end to any speculation and/or the rumour mill.

Thank you for explaining it better that me Doddie (the knock off thing)....it got me frustrated .....and I tried to keep it under control!! You did a good job explaining what I had been feeling about the use of "knockoff" terminology!!! Grrr!! LOL

I haven't heard of Dr Tin's clinic either. TLBC is booking for surgeries 6-8 weeks in advance, so no....that is not a concern. I would DEFINITELY ask the questions re. how experienced he is...how many has he done, for how long has he been doing it, what is his complication rate etc. It's a personal choice, but ME,...I would go for the tried, tested and true....

Okay....so yeah, one of my fills did take over 2 hrs (ie. her trying over and over and over)!!! This is before they decided that fluro would be best for me! LOL (although, for the record, I can now have them NOT by fluro!). But really, mine was a unique circumstance and for her to have said it can take 2 hrs is ABSOBLOODYLUTELY ridiculous!!! As for the wait time....ya it sucks...but really....that is the norm here in Ontario anyways....I NEVER expect to be taken into a medical appt on time. I just bring a book and mentally prepare myself to wait; if I am on time...it is just a bonus!

No, there are different "make" of bands (though they are all virtually the same; just made by different companies)...but there are NO "Knockoffs" (Yeeeeesh) used in Canada!!! All the makes of bands used are, indeed, all approved!

Hey Astro....it is different for everyone (as with everything band related, it seems!)....some will notice a difference right away; for others it can take a few days to "kick in". It will even vary with the same individual....from day to day (the "feeling" of the fill). It is also "normal" to not feel much difference with the first fill; the lucky ones will feel a difference and the first fill will cause some "good" tightness (whether it be right away or within a few days); with others, we have to have more than one fill for the band to do its job.

WTG Gaffer! Well done! (freezing???? WIMP!!!! LOL). My how time flies...not too long ago, y'all newbies were talking about being banded (those of you banded around the same timeframe)...and now y'all are gettin' yer first fills!!! YAY!!!!

Okay...this is weird..... ummmm.....weclome Mr Yoda!!! LOL *big smoochies*

That IS great Cloe...that's what its all about!!! Very neat stuff Andrew; thanks for sharing!

One more thing Buffie....you are actually very fortunate that the diabetes was "caught" now at your age (like Mr Yoda).....the vast majority of people with diabetes don't find out about it until they are MUCH older and by then it has gone really far and they usually start our on insulin and the progression is soooo much worse. Since it was caught very early for you, you're laughin'!!!!!! (silver lining!).

Buffie!!!!!!! How is my favourite vampire slayer??!!! You are doing sooooooooooooooooooo awesome!!! WELL DONE :clap2: Thanks for updating us and checking in; we were all wondering how you were! Okay, that SUCKS about the diabetes; especially after such an incredible weight loss. Though I don't know first hand what you are going through, about 2 yrs ago, Mr Yoda was diagnosed with Type II diabetes and he went through all the stages that you will likely go through (ie. shock, anger, denial, sadness, acceptance). So, just let yourself go through it....it needs to take its natural course. If you haven't already, be sure to see a nutrionist who specializes in diabetes. It helped us a GREAT deal. Type II diabetes runs rampant in Mr Yoda's family (mother, father, grandfather etc) so it didn't come as a big surprise (though it didn't make it any easier to take). Anyways....eventually you'll "get there"....it can take awhile to figure out the sugar control thing but eventually you will become an expert on your body and how what you eat and when you eat affects you. Your monitor will need to be your bestest friend for awhile. And...re. the medication...same thing....try different avenues (along with your doc's guidance) and find what works best for you...there are so many out there and different combinations etc. Don't be afraid to try to see what is going to work for you; there will be a cocktail out there that will be perfect for ya. And, don't worry about taking oral meds....it is better than insulin....(like Mr Yoda Senior). And...you are correct: maybe your body is just reacting and I bet with additional weight loss it might "go away". I don't know if any of that helps....just wanted to say that what you are feeling is normal....allow yourself to feel it. TAKE CARE!!!!!!!! You're NOT ALONE.....not in the band stuff nor in the diabetes stuff. Keep up the GREAT work!!!!! And make sure you don't deal with the diabetes issues alone....share it. :) ((((HUG))))

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm........FREAKO!:paranoid

...and WHO CARES???? As for your second doubts, I'm sorry to hear that but perhaps you didn't research it enough prior to doing it. Also, don't forget, it is toughest at the beginning so you aren't going to feel "normal" right away. As for the diet coke....if you do a search, you will see that the verdict is basically still out on carbonated beverages. 50% of docs say no, 50% say it doesn't matter (unless it bugs you and causes you pain). Like I say, do a search on the topic and you will see that quite a few can still drink carbonated beverages with no issues (& with their doc's blessing) (of course it is wise to stay away from the high caloric carbonated beverages!).

Hmmmmm, No but what I find doesn't compute is someone coming on here, only having 3 posts under their "belt" with them all about suspicions about Dr. Joffe. THAT I find odd. As for me....I'm not going to speculate. This isn't a gossip column and I'm not going to stir up any suspicions or plant incorrect truths in people's minds. If you want to believe in conspiracy theories...go to it. As far as I'm concerned, REGARDLESS of what happens (& really I don't give a crap...it's not MY business) the clinic is not affected, nor is it's integrity. So what's your beef?

Thanks Angel Bear.... Congrats on the great NSVs! :clap2:

AWESOME NSV Angel Bear!

He hasn't released his "official" statement yet. My guess is he wanted to move on to do something else (he was the first surgeon doing lapbands - along with Dr Yau - in Canada..... and so he has been doing this for a very long time.) Or ...maybe he is retiring.

I second that sentiment!

Hmmmmmm *looks quizzically at MacDaddy*.....*wondering if he could have been my HS prom date*....naaaaaaaaaah, I am two years older....soooo doubtful. But.... hmmmmmm, that waking up 1/2 naked with strangers around is sounding way to eerily familiar for my liking! :nervous :guess :kiss

I know someone who had it paid for by OHIP.....the doc recommended her and OHIP approved it because she had a bad skin rash underneath where all the skin hung.....in fact, I know she didn't treat it on purpose so it would look worse etc when she was examined. Short answer: if you need it done for a medical reason (vice cosmetic), it will be covered.

Oh Wheezy...you are soooooooooooo lucky you said "computer screen" in brackets!! Otherwise you just KNOW Cloe would have taken the whole conversation back to the sub size again!!!! LOL :mad: 22 Inches indeed!!! (owieeee!)

Yes, I had been aware of that. I don't know the details yet (but he was an "older" gentleman so maybe he is retiring?). No probs...Dr. Yau is still there and he was one of the first docs (along with Dr. J) who did lapband surgery in Canada. Actually, I prefer Dr. Y......a bit of a nice bedside manner! No worries here. :mad: