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Looking for people with lap bands in Vancouver,B.C. Canada

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Talktime    0

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Trying to find people in Vancouver, B.C. Canada who are getting banded soon or have recently been banded.

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I'm in the Vancouver area and I'm starting the process to be banded. Appointment with my GP tomorrow to talk about the different routes I could take, and I'm considering going to Mexico to have the surgery done.

So I can't offer much advice right now, but can offer an ear and kind support.

Where are you in your process?

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Hey guys, I really can't be much help, as I've only started talking to my dr, but I live in Burnaby and it's great to see that there are others in the lowermainland who are on here too! It's good to have the support, and really nice to have local support.

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I'm in the Vancouver area and I'm starting the process to be banded. Appointment with my GP tomorrow to talk about the different routes I could take, and I'm considering going to Mexico to have the surgery done.

So I can't offer much advice right now, but can offer an ear and kind support.

Where are you in your process?

Joanne....My surgery is booked for July 28th, 2010 with Dr.Woodhead in Ladner. He is great and the process was really quick. 2 weeks for my assessment appt and then surgery was booked 1 month later. contact me on email if you want to contact further. I am looking for people in the lower mainland who want to share experiences, give each other support, and maybe met once a month or so to chit chat about the whole thing. I also know that he does fills for people who have gone to mexico, etc ..but I was to chicken and wanted it done locally, looking forward to hearing from you to be a band buddy. email soap4kids@hotmail.com

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Hey guys, I really can't be much help, as I've only started talking to my dr, but I live in Burnaby and it's great to see that there are others in the lowermainland who are on here too! It's good to have the support, and really nice to have local support.

Hey Cat... thanks for answering, I'm getting banded on the 28th of July 2010 with Dr.Woodhead in Ladner... email me if you want to talk about stuff. email soap4kids@hotmail.com

good luck with your adventure!

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princess_rose    0

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Hi, I am in Coquitlam and was banded this last Monday (July 12th)

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Talktime    0

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Cat....

If you feel up to it , please email me.

I have a few questions for you about the lapband surgery, please use my email soap4kids@hotmail.com

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Princess_rose

please contact me also..I have a few questions also.

thanks soap4kids@hotmail.com

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stephanie1975    0

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Hi folks! In Langley and looking to meet up with some folks too. I have made a Facebook page for us it is called

British Columbia Bandsters

So far only myself and talktime are in it, but hope that we can get a few more. It is a private group as well. If interested find it on facebook and send a request!

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Chileansauce    0

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Hi there, i just got mine done in victoria july 15th. I live 50 mins east of vancouver!

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Chileansauce    0

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Who did your surgery if you don't mind me asking :)

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