singingmel

I was banded on August 11th and have been feeling pretty well. However, today I feel like poo. I guess it's easy to forget that we have had surgery and a big drop in food comsumption.

I have been to Dr. McKenna. She is a doctor, not just a nutritionist, and she has chosen to specialize in bariatric medicine. I am having lap band surgery on August 11th in Toronto, but I will continue to see Dr. McKenna when I return to Calgary from Ontario. I had lost weight with Dr. McKenna on a supervised high protein diet. However, after injuring my knee I was unable to exercise, and we decided that the lap band would be the best option for me. Dr. McKenna is great as she has been overweight herself and understands the emotional issues.

Hi, My name is Melonie, and I am from Calgary Canada. I am having my surgery in Toronto. I have struggled with weight most of my adult life, but have recently struggled more due to an injury to the cartilage in my knee. I have developed osteoarthritis and my lack of mobility has really fueled my weight gain. I am at my highest weight ever, 5'1" and 258! I only made my decision last week, and as I am self pay, they gave me a date of august 11th. I was in shock. A lot to get my head around in such a short time, but probably for the best as I would worry too much with a long wait. Good luck to all of you fellow August bandsters, I am looking forward to seeing how we all get along. Melonie

August 11th for me, getting very nervous.