Yasmina

well I am going to start it tomorrow, so we will see How I do..

I love that site thanks so much. I was in the same boat, I was drinking less water then I thought. My weight loss is very slow right now, so I will try the 5 diet. I am making the Pumpkin sausage soup as we speak !

I booked my surgery and 2 weeks to the day I was banded. I tried not to worry about anything and I read everything I could about the surgery. I even found on this site the taped surgery.. cool I Flew to Toronto 6 am on the day of my surgery had the surgert at 11 so that day I really had no time to worry. The worst for me was the shoulder pain from the gas. I looked on this site for things that I should bring and that really helped me out. I was all ready and before you know it, it was over. My surgery was Friday and I went back to work on Monday ( office work ) I was in a hotel so I brought a small pillow for the plane ride back propell- I had a few bottles liquid pain meds - perscription from my Dr in my home town easy to wear clothes/ shoes I got the med from the Clinic I was banded in filled brfore the surgery GasX chewable pills and strips... I really needed this ! these things really helped me out. I also traveled with a friend. I am soooo happy I did this, You will be too. Try not to worry too much you will do fine Take care :smile2:

I have had that, I am not really sure what happende, but I was doing a little gardening , and boom lots of pain in the port area. I was not red so I thiught because I was bending over it might have bother it. Well the next day it was much better and by the evening it wes gone. I do also get pain if I carry something that is heavy, I don't do that anymore:rolleyes2:

Ahhhhh thanks so much, your words help, I guess I have to be more planned in my meals and workouts.I do have a fill planned for the end of Nov. I wish I lived closer to take part in all the things TLBC has to offer.:teeth_smile:

I am lazy and need to get out of this rut ! I find that I can eat more then a cup and I am so I am planning another trip to Toronto for another fill. The twice a week at the gym is not doing much... AHHHHHHHHHHHHH weight is soooooo slow now !:thumbup: :biggrin: any advice

Has anyone had a tt TLBC ?

Do you know when you are planning the Nov lunch ? I am not from Toronto and will be in town end of Nov. I have not been able to make any but still am holding out hope. Maybe Nov will be the month ! :w00t:

Me too $16,000 ! I love it !

Michee, Thanks for sharing . I too want a TT and love to hear all I can about your experience. When did you feel to to going back to work ? Do they use staples ? Thanks so much

Has anyone had a Tummy tuck in the Toronto area ? Where did you go ? How was is ?

I finally stated to lose weight again ! Yah It was my own fault , I need to excrcise and watch the crap I put in my mouth... Bad ice cream !!! LOL

I would really like to know who came up with the slogan "Have a happy period "! I am sure he has never had one ! LOL :redface:

Does anyone know how they fix the port when it is on it's side. I was told they could do that when I was at goal. I am guessing when I have a TT. My port sticks out !

Best Wishes Mandi !

My port is on it's side so it does stick out a little. At first it hurt if I did too many sit ups, too much bending forward , when I was gardening , ect, but slowly that has gone away. Eventually I would like it fixed, but for now it is good.

Thanks that is a very good point. thank you :scared2:

I have been waiting for over a year to be able to attend one , but I never seem to be in Toronto when they are happening !

I am not sure what the wait is here, my sister inlaw does the paperwork for the doctor for OHIP so she knows what they will allow. I do plan on finding out.

Do clinics like TLBC do the same thing ? When I was there and asked the qustion on the cost of a tummy tuck jill told me anywhere from $7000 - $15,000 depending on what they do ! There was really no mention on any coverage by OHIP on any level. I am not ready for one now. I would like to lose 50 lbs, but I want all my ducks in a row when that time comes.

Thanks for the advice. I will try it !

My sister inlaw works for a plastic surgeon. She told me after a certain amount of weight loss that ohip covers a tt if there is an apron. I did ask at TLBC but they told me that it is about $ 7000. I am not ready yet but I do believe that will go in that direction. :biggrin:

I am not from Toronto, but will be Down town June 27 - 29 and would love to do the lunch thing !!!:biggrin:

I am having some trouble how often I should eat . I think I am eating more then I need to, or too often :biggrin:

So sorry for your loss mandi, I was so busy takeing care of things when my dad died , I just keep it in. On day about 6 months later it all hit me. Every one deals with things in their own time. Take care of yourself Yasmina