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Woohoo! Go Edmonton.

I do not have any regrets, even though I had a rocky recovery, I would do it again because I am going to live a long and healthy life! ;)

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Hi fellow Edmontonians!!! Well, i'm from St.Albert, but close enough! I'm 3 weeks out from Surgery. Got it done by dr.almanza. I'm currently at a stall...and it's making me very unhappy. Anyway, glad to see other fell Edmontonians here! I wish everyone the best of luck and much health in their weight loss!

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Hello back at yah. You will hit stalls throughout this journey and 3 weeks was when i hit my first one. It will not last so do not fear! I also had my surgery from Almanza. Good luck to you and thanks for posting, nice to know there are people close.

Hi fellow Edmontonians!!! Well, i'm from St.Albert, but close enough! I'm 3 weeks out from Surgery. Got it done by dr.almanza. I'm currently at a stall...and it's making me very unhappy. Anyway, glad to see other fell Edmontonians here! I wish everyone the best of luck and much health in their weight loss!

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Hi ,

I am from Calgary. I got sleeved here in Calgary on October 28th. Through the program with Alberta Health services.

Glad to hear we have other sleevers in Alberta.

Thanks

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Hi I know this is late but I am from Grande Prairie and am having surgery May 21. Its nice to see other Albertans on here. :)

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I am from Lloydminster Alberta and was sleeved on August 28/12. Best decision I have ever made. I had just finished a little battle with breast cancer and the chemo had eaten away at the arthritis in my knees. They ached everyday and that was the final straw. I researched a lot and found a Canadian owned company with an award winning surgeon that is the top in her field. The company is based out of Saskatoon and has a few offices across Canada, it is called Weight Loss Forever. Dr. Liza Marie Pompa was my surgeon. My experience was amazing, I actually wish I could get my reconstructive surgery done in Tijuana at the LIMARP Hospital. I am 3 months out and down 70 pounds and only 20 pounds away from my goal. Best part is that my knees don't hurt anymore.

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I am from Lloydminster Alberta and was sleeved on August 28/12. Best decision I have ever made. I had just finished a little battle with breast cancer and the chemo had eaten away at the arthritis in my knees. They ached everyday and that was the final straw. I researched a lot and found a Canadian owned company with an award winning surgeon that is the top in her field. The company is based out of Saskatoon and has a few offices across Canada' date=' it is called Weight Loss Forever. Dr. Liza Marie Pompa was my surgeon. My experience was amazing, I actually wish I could get my reconstructive surgery done in Tijuana at the LIMARP Hospital. I am 3 months out and down 70 pounds and only 20 pounds away from my goal. Best part is that my knees don't hurt anymore.[/quote']

Hi Im from southern alberta and I'm also going through WLF. I will be sleeved April 3. I am so excited!! Nice to see albertains on here

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I'm sleeved and from Fort McMurray! :)

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Hi I'm from Calgary and just got sleeved on Monday in red deer through AHS - all has been well! Love to hear from people in Calgary and see if there are any support groups ?

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Just saying HI! My date is May 20 in Mexico and I am in Grande Prairie Alberta

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I'm sleeved and from Fort McMurray! :)

I'm from Fort McMurray too! I'm thinking of getting sleeved in July. I'd love to connect with you. Thanks!

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Morning albertagirl!

I just sent you a message! I thought I loved my band, but the sleeve is definitely love! hehehehee :)

I'm from Fort McMurray too! I'm thinking of getting sleeved in July. I'd love to connect with you. Thanks!

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Hi I'm from Calgary and just got sleeved on Monday in red deer through AHS - all has been well! Love to hear from people in Calgary and see if there are any support groups ?

I'm from airdrie and was sleeved 28th May in Tijuana by Dr Valenzuela. I feel great!! Lost 19lbs since day of surgery and haven't had any issues. Not sure whether my family Dr will treat me if I do have any as he wasn't on board when I mentioned that I was thinking of having this done. I'm so pleased that I did though!!!!

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I'm from airdrie and was sleeved 28th May in Tijuana by Dr Valenzuela. I feel great!! Lost 19lbs since day of surgery and haven't had any issues. Not sure whether my family Dr will treat me if I do have any as he wasn't on board when I mentioned that I was thinking of having this done. I'm so pleased that I did though!!!!

Hi Kiwi63

Congrats on your decision in almost 3 months out and don't regret it for a moment!! I'm sure your doctor with treat you if need be - I haven't been to my family doc about te surgery and have had absolutely no issues. I went through AHS and had my surgery in Red Deer great team there for sure!! Keep me posted on your progress and if you need anything. Maybe we can meet one of these days - because I haven't been able to find any support group or anything here

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