Hey guys, thought it was time to start a new thread in the Canada section.

I'm happy to announce that I have a date to be banded with Dr. Cobourn in Mississauga on March 29.

About 7 weeks to go.

Yay!

That's great! Good luck and be patient.

Hello There Argonsoleil (and everyone else),

I just wanted to let you know I had my band put in 2 weeks ago today by Dr Cobourn and I haven't had a single problem so far! Everyone there was supernice. I haven't quite figured out how to do the ticker thing yet, but since starting the liquid stuff before the surgery and in the last 2 weeks I've lost 30 lbs (started at 311.5 Lbs)

I'm hoping there are other Dr Cobourn patients out there and others from the Ottawa area.

Good luck, you picked a good guy!

Cindy

Awesome ! You'll have to keep me updated on your progress! Good luck to you too

Mandi

(and thanks Kati)

Welcome Canadians and good luck to you.

Hello Everyone,

I am having the surgery done by Dr. Mumford, assisted by Dr. Cobourn. My date is March 9, 2006. I am very excited, but also concerned that i won't drop all the pounds I want. Keep your fingers crossed for me please.

You'll do just fine. Just be patient. It's better when the pounds come off slowly.

thank you teamsura. Did you drop quire a bit of weight at first? I hear you can drop 30 lbs in the first two months... but yes slow is better

goodluck Lambchops!

You too argonsoleil! I just researched and decided on the lap band in January, and got a fairly quick date- have you looked into it for a while?

actually, I was pretty set on getting the RNY (gastric bypass), and was very turned off by my 3 year wait to just have a consult with the Dr.

When I was finally presented with the opportunity to get some help paying for it, I researched like nuts, decided on Dr. Cobourn.. I gave 'em my $200 for the consult (early Feb), and had it by phone a couple days later (cause I'm so far away) and got my date at that time.

I was a little disappointed, since it was 8 weeks and not the 4-6 weeks I was told they were booking for. But whatever, it's turned out to be for the best. And it's a hell of a lots better than waiting 5 years. He said that if I wanted it sooner, Dr. Mumford had earlier opening, but I said "No, I'll stick with you." He's the one I'd spent all the time researching, so I thought that would be best. Dr. Mumford sounds great too.

Too bad yours isn't closer to my date (or better yet, mine closer to yours!).. it would be nice to meet someone who's gonna be there when I am. Is yours going to be at the clinic too?

Mandi

It was great finding this site and this thread. I've been toying with going to see someone at the surgical weight loss centre, but was hesitant. Your glowing reports have given me the courage to start the ball rolling, and make an appointment to see either Dr Mumford or Dr Coburn. Thanks.

Awesome. I'm glad I could have been of some help! Keep us all posted on what happens!

Mandi

I just booked my consultation with Dr. Coburn, I'll be seeing him the end of March. I've heard good things about him. Anyone heard anything about long term effects. I'm very excited about getting banded, hoping to be banded before summer!My present weight is about 330 lbs. I would love to hear from anyone else, what there going through, etc...I'm not exactly sure how to work this website very good yet.

Hello Cloe :eek:

I am being banded by Dr. Mumford ( co-worker of Dr. Couburn) on March 9, 2006. I am very excited. I am on the liquid Optifast diet fro two weeks before the surgery. It is not that fun, but I just keep counting down the days. I think this supposrt group is very informative, and I would just read read read!! Good luck to you!

Hey Cloe!

When in March? I'm gettin' my band on the 29th. Maybe I'll wave to you on the way into surgery!