Hi

I am heading to Toronto, to the SWLC to have Dr. Colburne do my banding on Feb 14th! I Am so excited, ready and motivated to make this work. I would like to meet up with or blog with other Calgarians who are going through the banding journey so we may be of support to one another. I am 54 5'6" 220 lbs ~ my goal is 140 lbs. I am lucky in that my GP had the same surgery with Dr. Colbourne so there is in incredible support there.

What I would like to know, is how did folks make out right after the surgery? We are staying for 4 days in Toronto and I was hoping to go out and see the sites after 24 hours, am I dreaming or do you think this is doable?

What diets suggestions do you have? Exercise?

thanks!

Love love love dr cobourn, what an amazing dr. Great nurses, great support workers, couldn't ask for a better place to have your surgery done. I'm from the Mississauga area, sorry..not Calgary. As for sight seeing, hmmm, you're going to have to take it a day at a time. Walks here and there, but you're not going to be at your best. Maybe go the movies and see how you do with that. Good luck!

CALGARY FIRST SWLC SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

SWLC support meeting on

Saturday, February 2 from 10 to 12 at the Macleod Trail Co-op.

Please contact Carolyn for further information

Carolyn Bailey, RN

> SWLC Calgary

> carolyn@swlc.ca

Shoot! Wish i could attend that!

Hi! I'm from Kelowna BC.. But go to Calgary quite often. If you ever want to chat feel free to message me. Congratulations on the beginning of your journey!

I personally wasn't able to do much for the first 5 days, but everyone is different.

Best wishes!

HI Courtnin ~

MAybe we can plan the next support group for when you will be town. I would sure love to chat with you about your recovery as I am quite curious especailly with us going out of town.

Please feel free to email me at edergm@shaw.ca as I dont get on this site as often as I could/should!!

thanks

Gayle

Hi myself i am from edmonton and had my surgery with dr coulbern in june last year. I was pretty sore 24hrs after surgery. Walked the hotel lots but slept lots too. If doing any sit seeing do it the day before surgery.

During the nice months my hubby and the kids and i r in calgary once a month to visut my dad and girl friend there. Mybe i could come to a meeting too.

I had surgery with Dr. C in November, the next day I went to the falls and wandered around for a few hours. Had to go slow and rest a lot, but it was a nice way to keep that "walk around" thing going. Did wipe me out though, so keep it slow if you do go.