ratgirl

Dr. Coburn I think.

Hi Kim, I'm glad to hear you are doing okay. Well, apart from the pain that is. Sounds like most people are over the worst of it in a few days, so hopefully you'll be feeling well soon. I go in for my consult on the 25th...I'm still not sure about what I'm going to do. Please let me know how you are doing...your kind of like my guinea pig (in a nice way of course). Take care, take care of yourself and hope to hear from you soon. Kirsten

Sorry you and your rat didn't get along...I've had a few rats. The males get HUGE and are hard to care for. When I was pregnant with my son I had 2 femails rats (much better choice). After coming home from work I would take them out and they would crawl all over me (a nightmare for some other people I'm guessing). The mother rat (Big Mama) would crawl into my PJ leg bottom and fall asleep. I wasn't able to spend enough time with my rats after my son...so I ended up with cats. Cats, rats and kids oh my! I used to live in Toronto, but now live in Woodstock (near London). Are you happy with your banding? Is there anything you regret?

ratgirl is a nickname a FedEx delivery guy gave me many years ago after seeing my rat/mouse tattoo. I love all animals, expecially rodents. I don't have any at the moment, but I do have 2 very cute cats. Looking forward to talking to you guys more!

Buffie - I read that rice can sometimes be hard to pass through the band. Also, if there is seaweed around your sushi it might be hard to actually chew into small pieces. I'm a vegetarian, so I don't know about the raw fish...but I assume it would be quite easy to break down and would be good protein.

Thanks everyone for your support. I'm 99% I'm going to go through with the banding, but have only told my best friend and husband about it. I feel like I'm at the end of my rope with weight loss and this is my 'last attempt' to lose weight and get healthy. As part of my support program I plan on talking to you guys alot! I think I'll feel better talking to fellow banders rather than other people who may not understand and who might bring me down. I find I'm eating a LOT prior to my consultation - did anyone else do this? I know I should try to cut back a bit and start the weight loss process now. Anyway, everyone have a great day and nice to meet you!

I have not been banded yet, but am going in for a consultation on the 25th of August. Can anyone tell me about Dr. Cobourn in case I get him as a surgeon? Thanks, Kirsten