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Thanks Doddie! I am looking forward to starting up more support access to everyone!! :wink: Rhonda

Antonella, let me look into this if you have not recieved an answer yet. Rhonda

Sorry I missed you Antonella!! I was working in the OR and missed you for your consultation!! I will be there to hold your hand when you go into the OR and when you go off for your sleep!! Keep up the posting on here as this group is excellent and there is never a "silly" question!! Rhonda :biggrin:

I have started Facebook ( Vancouver Lap Bands) and Twitter groups ( Lap Band BC ) as well as my blog at : False Creek Surgical Centre Everyone welcome!!! Rhonda

yes, I agree... Michelle's blog is awesome!! Keep up the good work. I hope to come Wed but am at work in the OR so depends on when we finish!! Rhonda

We are having another free info seminar on Saturday Jan 30th in the late am. It will be for people inquiring about the LAP-BAND® but everyone welcome!! Rhonda

I am still at work for a couple more hrs so most likely will not make it!! I also have 2 years of Strata Council minutes to read tonight as my hubby & I put an offer on a condo and need to pour thru all the papers!! If I don't make it there, everyone have happy holidays and all the best for 2010!!! Rhonda

I am also at work tomorrow (Dec 16th) and not sure when I can leave here, so i hopefully will be there!! :thumbup: Rhonda

We are having a free info seminar on Saturday Dec 19th in the late am. It will be for people inquiring about the lap band but everyone welcome!! Rhonda

I will be there!! I look forward to seeing everyone again. Babe, it will be nice to see you there. Rhonda

I will see all 3 of you on Wed!! Be warned, I look different with my green scrubs and hat on!! But you all get a hat like mine to match!! Rhonda

You guys will be the first to know when we start expand our fill portfolio!!

Our team talked about this issue. We will be adjusting only our own clients at this time. We plan on hopefully offering adjustment services to other facility clients in the near future tho! Rhonda

We did 2 more Lap Bands today and both patients were happy and both did very well ( no nausea and very little pain!!) Yosemite, any surgery is a serious decision and not to be taken lightly!! Lots of people get nervous about both the anesthetic and surgery, so you are not alone in this frame of mind!! Call me if you need to!! Rhonda

The current BMI range is 35 - 50 for Non Hospital Facility ( ie: not the hospital) This has been set by the College of Physicians and Surgeons. They may change the range once more Lap Band type procedures have been done in a non hosital setting. ( Or at least we are hoping!!) Rhonda

Angel Eyes, I just sent you a private message!! Hope it answers your questions!! Rhonda

Maybe try to lay as flat as you can comfortably. Think of your torso like a carpenter's level....and the bubble going to the top when tipped. Air will rise to the top and the residual gas used for inflation during the procedure will press on the Phrenic nerve ( that one goes to the diagphram area) and the pain is felt in the shoulder area ( especially left side) Walking around helps the body absorb the gas as well. The heating pad you are using is common treatment as well!! Good luck and keep our chin up. Rhonda

Every surgeon has their preferences regarding pre op diet. I have heard of patients doing the liquid diet for 3 weeks and others eating right up until midnight prior to surgery. I don't think there is any right or wrong way, just whatever that particular surgeon has experience with or was taught during training. I am sure it will be fine!! Best of luck!! Rhonda

Our firdt Lap Band surgery patient came to see me yesterday. He looks amazing. He stated that he does not feel like he had surgery except minor pain at the port fixation site. I am hoping he comes to our free info seminar on Monday, Oct 5th. He would be inspirational for those that are scared of any surgery. Rhonda

Just letting everyone know, we did the first BC non hospital LAP-BAND® surgery today in our facility. Everything went extremely well. I am extremely proud of our team. :thumbdown: I want to thank everyone I have approached over the past few months being so honest and sharing their experience. I will keep you posted and can tell the North Vancouver Bandsters in person at the next meeting. Rhonda

We are doing an info seminar on Oct 5th ( a Monday) evening at our clinic. I think we will start at 6:30 or 7:00 pm. I will confirm the time soon. Will post more info assson as everything confirmed!! Rhonda

I am meeting Vicki Wed and look forward to meeting her!! Rhonda

Adjustments for a year included. |We will not be using fluro for every adjustment, but have it if needed. Rhonda

Sorry I missed it!!! I was planning on coming but my 90 year old grandma had a mini stroke so I was dealing with this ( she is ok now) Glad te meetin went well and I look forward to next month!! Rhonda

We are starting Lap Bands at False Creek Surgical Center. Starting Sept 23/09. Check the clinic website as I don't want to get into trouble on here (again!!!) for looking I am advertising!! Cheers