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Hey everyone!

After a minor set back due to the bankruptcy of the CIBO clinic.... I have followed up with SWLC and have a new date set for May 24th! So excited for a new beginning!!!

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No snow, nice weather, the smell of lilacs in the air. What a great way to Celebrate the new you! Will it be with Dr hunkahunka burning love Colborn? And have you met with him?

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Lmao! Why yes it is! He seems like a really cool doctor and was very down to earth. Is a rarity amongst doctors... I take it you were banded by him?

I am off from school for the summer, will be nice to just focus on my new me till the fall. :)

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Yes yes oh yes...he's an amazing dr, the rest of the staff are amazing as well. They've had evening webinars that have been so helpful, they have exercise classes, they're on top of it all. They never give up on you. You're in great hands. Good luck with your surgery and stay in touch. Everything will go well, just remember to take care of yourself, don't panic or stress...the drs office is your number 1 go to place to answer all your questions.

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Hey everyone!

After a minor set back due to the bankruptcy of the CIBO clinic.... I have followed up with SWLC and have a new date set for May 24th! So excited for a new beginning!!!

That's great. I am getting my band 'hooked up' on May 24 at the same clinic.

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Hi Dee! Happy to meet another person going through the same place!

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It's good to know so many people like him , he is doing my surgery in July , my friend also had him and really liked him as well

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Welcome to swlc! They've had a name change.. It's now called Smartshape, at least that's what I think the new name is. You won't be disappointed with the care you receive and the compassionate way they are with you. Feels like home! Best of luck to all of you! Maybe once your surgeries are done and you're on the mend we could all meet up and share what we know, havent figured out yet. Not sure where you're from in Ontario? I'm a little north of Mississauga. Wishing all 3 of you the very best.

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Thanks! I'm in Maple / Vaughan area. Would be cool to meet up with people in similar states of recovery :)

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I was just banded by Dr. Cobourn on April 24th. After surgery he told me he did a hernia repair... I didn't realize I needed it. Everything went well. Still have to sign up for the webinars. My post-op check-up is in 10 days.

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I was just banded by Dr. Cobourn on April 24th. After surgery he told me he did a hernia repair... I didn't realize I needed it. Everything went well. Still have to sign up for the webinars. My post-op check-up is in 10 days.

Congrats on your new band! I have been told that they can't really tell if you will need that until they start the procedure and would fix it at the same time. How were you feeling later that day? I have been told the 2nd day is tough...

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The second day was not as bad as I expected. I took my dog on short walks around the block a few times throughout the day, napped, etc. My left shoulder and abdomen were quite sore. I found that a heating pad, Gas X and Tylenol really helped. By Saturday I was able to attend my daughter's dance recital. I was back at work today but I find that sitting for prolonged periods irritates my lower stomach area. I don't know if this is from the hernia repair or from the port.

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There's a lapband meeting, may 16th, in Mississauga. Tomander (member on here) has set it up, dr cobourn is going to be there to answer your lapband questions. There are still a few seats available. No cost. If you go on the Local tab, then to Canada tab, you'll see a thread for tomander relating to the meeting. It will explain how to sign up. Even though I was banded in November, I still have some questions and I'm sure there will be questions asked that I never thought about. It's a good way to connect with some who have been banded, some who have not..and also a good way to have any fears relieved. Nothing to lose. Hope you sign up!

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Wish I lived closer. I have to drive 3.5 hrs to get to Mississauga. Would love to be able to get together. Guess I will just have to keep checking the board to see how everyone is doing.

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Take a look at bodywellfitness.com... Sue Duncan does an amazing job on her blogs and there's lots there to get the mind thinking...she has a sister who's been banded. Sue works at Smartshape (previously called swlc), she does my fills, but has a real insight and knowledge of everything band related. I think she's great and wouldn't hesitate to ask her anything.

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