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Contessa Viola

By Contessa Viola, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Contessa Viola    6

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Hi all. Having my surgery in march at swlc Toronto. Have any of you had dr colburne? How have you found pre op diet? It's all very exciting but overwhelming at the same time

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Leslie80    14

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My surgery is the 19. My doctor in Colorado has me doing Atkins. Avoid carbs at all cost.

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Tiny1234    121

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Dr C was my doctor,I was banded in November 2012. He's a great dr, nothing to be afraid of. I was nervous and felt overwhelmed as I got closer to surgery date but it was all for naught. I followed dr's ordered and drank my Protein Drinks and had sugar free Popsicles. I really didnt need anything more. It did feel a little surreal to be honest, couldn't believe I was actually having this foreign thing put in my body but don't feel that way now. All good. I'm happy, it has changed everything about me, and all in a good way.

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bout-time    10

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Hi Contessa V,

I am also getting banded in the Toronto area but not at swlc. My doctor wants me to do 2 weeks on Opti-fast shakes only. I start on tuesday and my surgery is on the 26th. Best wishes.

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Leslie80    14

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What's the point abt dieting b4 surgery. Anyone knows?

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Tiny1234    121

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To shrink your liver so they can get to your stomach easier. A fatty liver (which we all have on this forum) just gets in the way.

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Tomander    614

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Hi Contessa

I host several coffee groups in the GTA area for people that are banded or looking into the procedure. We get people out from various clinics.

Everyone raves about Dr. C. and his staff. I have had the pleasure of meeting him. He has been kind enough to come out to several of my coffee group to give a special talk on how the lapband works.

If you have any questions please feel free to email me.. I'd be happy to call you... I'm not sure where your located but there are several of us that meet for coffee every month ... maybe you can join us.

Good luck !!

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt Loss: 156 bls

tomander@bell.net

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