Hey!

I live in Montreal and would love to hear how you funded your lapband. Was it affordable? How did/are you handling the installment payments? Have you heard of any cheaper options? I'm on fixed income and for me $16000 is a lot.

Thanks!

I recently received an email from slimband (had initially considered going to TO for the surgery until I discovered that they did it right here in Winnipeg) and they are offering fairly attractive financing now. I was able to get a portion back on taxes with a letter from my family doctor saying that the surgery was not cosmetic (that I had health reasons to lose weight) as well as a letter from the surgery clinic saying similar things. I didn't get much back but every little bit helped. You might consider a personal loan if you aren't using a clinic that offers financing. Good luck!

I recently received an email from slimband (had initially considered going to TO for the surgery until I discovered that they did it right here in Winnipeg) and they are offering fairly attractive financing now. I was able to get a portion back on taxes with a letter from my family doctor saying that the surgery was not cosmetic (that I had health reasons to lose weight) as well as a letter from the surgery clinic saying similar things. I didn't get much back but every little bit helped. You might consider a personal loan if you aren't using a clinic that offers financing. Good luck!

Thank you so much, sweetie. That really helped. I have heard that for some people the weight comes back after 2-3 years. Have you heard anything like that? What has your experience been so far? Are you happy you did it? Do you have any regrets??

Thank you:)

I've heard the gaining weight back more about gastric bypass than the band but there are certainly people who fail with the band, by eating slider foods. What I liked most about the band is that it is less invasive (no cutting of organs!), is adjustable, and is even removeable if necessary. I think the results are slower than gastric bypass but I guess it's a choice you have to make. Depending on how much you have to lose it could take 1 to 2 years to get it all off. Personally I have been really happy with my decision. I had no complications related to surgery, I have lost well over 100 lb and it hasn't even been a year and I feel like I have my life back. I play with my kids, I go to amusement parks and go on the rides with the kids, I don't have to shop in plus stores anymore, I have energy for EVERYTHING...I feel absolutely wonderful. I did work very hard with the band though, I exercise a lot now and I do have times where I have struggled. I honestly think that having to pay for the band probably helped...I used some of our RRSP's and I absolutely did not want to use our savings in vain. But I was at a point that I felt my life was severely shortened due to my weight and thought I might not even be around to enjoy that RRSP money. I hope this helps...everyone has a different experience so read up. Some are very happy and some are the opposite so you have to make your own decision. Good luck

you can get the band from free in montreal..i wrote to u in private!

After i found out my insurance wouldn't cover the surgery, I made a withdrawal from my 401K.

After i found out my insurance wouldn't cover the surgery, I made a withdrawal from my 401K.

I might have to do the same. Thank you for sharing.

Best,