Unsure15

Some friends know, none of my family knows.

CONGRATS! Can't wait to get to mine

Hi Everyone.. Kinda off topic, but Canada related. Do you know how our surgeries (if done outside of canada) affect our taxes?

I went to Mexico with the OCC clinic with Dr. Ortiz. I had a very positive experience. There isn't a Doc in Edmonton that will do fills on Mexico patients yes, however one of the docs is looking into it. IM me if you have any questions.

Hello Everyone. I'm sure this question may have already been answered, but I can't go through the 30 pages of this thread :bored: What are you suppose to eat BEFORE a fill? I'm due for my first on the 3rd of February. Thanks :eek:

AHHH THE PAIN!!!! I'm 3 weeks post-op. I went to the gym today, and did a 40 minute speed walking session.. It felt GREAT at the time. Once I got out of the gym and to my car my stomach/esophagus weren't very happy. I'm having HUGE amounts of pain and was wondering if anyone has had the same thing?! (I have e-mailed my Doc, but it's the middle of the night and I don't think I can wait)

I was banded 3 weeks ago... I think it's when I eat to fast?! Would that make sense... Cause I NEVER have it in the morning, and then I do have it after I eat. It's so weird.

I've been getting a strange pain around my collar bone (left side). Sometimes tylenol helps, other times it doesn't... any ideas?!?:wink:

Agreed, as previously stated.

:laugh: DaMomb! Exactly! Thank you! I'm also looking up to see if I can find a support group in my town. I know there's only a few of us banded, but meeting would probably help!

I was probably most frustrated about my clinic not being as supportive as I expected them to be. I wish they could have encouraged me to keep going instead of telling me "NO, stay on clear fluids only" and ending it there. But I guess that's just another excuse for what I did wrong! But like I've said - back where I'm suppose to be.

Donna113 Thanks for most of your reply. I agree, I am addicted to food, and i was probably (without knowing) looking for an enabler. It's nice when someone can put it like you did. Like I've said, I've gone back to mushies and will continue till next week. I wish I could have been stronger, and not failed myself, but at least I've recognized my mistake and hopefully I haven't done any harm.

Thanks so much!! It would be wonderful if I could get them done in Edmonton... even if it's a bit of money... it's either pay for the convenience of having it in Edmonton, or drive somewhere and pay in gas :laugh:

Everyone reacts differently to different kinds of treatment - I prefer to be supported when I'm down. I don't think too many ppl enjoy hearing the "know it alls" when they feel like shit.

DaMomb, TQUAD64, thank you for your support... this is hell.. I've gone back on mushies, and i'm letting myself eat any kind of mushy i want. The pre-op diet was easy compared this . I needed support to help me get through this... and not someone to judge and act like they know everything :cursing:

I'm in Edmonton, but willing to go pretty much anywhere. So, if I have a prescription from my doc the fills are free? Are you getting yours free in Grand Prairie??

I want to keep going down.. but I have NO idea how much I should be loosing so I guess anything less then now?

Anyone.. someone?

Hello fellow Alberta lovers... Where have you been getting filled and how much does it cost?!

I had my surgery on December 30. I flew into San Diego past midnight, and they still picked me up :thumbup: it's part of the price you pay for the surgery!

I was also banded on the 30th... and ate a hamburger today :S I couldn't finish it or the fries... If it didn't feel bad, is it bad to continue on solids?!

I'm up for following them.. I just jealous :thumbup: and interested in what other surgeons believe.. And I have e-mailed my Doc, b/c it is making me crazy.. although I have lost 20 lbs..

I'm on liquids for three weeks!!! And am on week 1.5 and am officially going mental :thumbup: When did you guys get to start having mushy foods like potatoes, baby food etc?!

I went to Dr. Ortiz on December 29. It was an amazing experience. PM me if you have any questions.

That woman has always made me nuts! And I do think that yesterdays show was crap. But the woman keeps trying even after gaining in such a public eye... guess some would be inspired to start over (again!) lol.