as anyone been to see him??? i call today and the waiting list in only 4 months they are mailing me the kit today.

I should know who that Dr. is Andree, but I'm not sure. I think he is the one at TLBC. You may get in quicker with Dr. Cobourn or Dr. Mumford. I think they all are great surgeons. I havent heard anything bad about any of them. You just may get in a little sooner, thats all.

Nope he isn't at TLBC.....the ones there are Drs. Joffe and Yau.

Actually... I think Dr. Leung is very good... from what I remember. He's 'old school' like Dr's Joffe and Yau, and been doing lapbands almost as long as they have. I think he'd be a good choice. BUT.... you would get in quicker in Ontario, if that's a factor for you.

I was banded by the good Dr. Leung 5 weeks ago.

If you have any questions, let me know.

He is pretty old school, requires a clear liquid fast for 30-35 days. He is a no nonsense kind of guy. Not the best bedside manner, but many of us respect his work and feel good about our choice.

Paula 5 weeks out and down 30 pounds.

Hi Paula! Great job so far!

So, that's 30-35 days after surgery, or before? Or both? Does he have a pre-op diet? What's it like?

Mind me asking how much her charges? Are fills (for life) free?

Thanks!

Mandi

More questions, Paula! Now that I look at your signature... what size band do you have? Cause I see "1.65cc", so I'm thinking that MUST be a 10cc band... BUT... that's a really small amount for that band, and quite a bit for a 4cc band!

Hi Paula! Great job so far!

So, that's 30-35 days after surgery, or before? Or both? Does he have a pre-op diet? What's it like?

Mind me asking how much her charges? Are fills (for life) free?

Thanks!

Mandi

Wai Leung requires 30 - 35 days post op of Clear liquids. No, he does not require a pre op diet.

I have to say that although I like Leung, he doesn't have good bedside manner, so some complain that he is not supportive. He is just very matter-of-fact.

If I remember correctly, he charges 13,500.00 and fills for me are free for life.

Yes, I have a 10CC band and I am complaining about the fill not being enough, so I am going to book an appointment for another.

BUT, let me ask you a question. Why are you considering coming clear across the country? I live a 4 hour drive from Vancouver and find it a nuisance to get there for fills.

Good luck with your decision.

Oh no... I'm not thinking of coming there for fills. I'm just wondering, cause I know of a lady who's *thinking* about it, and was just curious, so I could tell her, if she wanted to know!

I too am 4-1/2 weeks post-op from Dr Leung. And my experience is pretty much like Paula's. Cost-wise, I paid $13,000 less approx. $1,000 (for being a day surgery and not spending the night). I was just denied insurance refunds by Pacific Blue Cross. I'm estimating I'll get an additional $3,000 back when I file my income tax next year. As Paula noted, fills and all follow-up appointments are covered under our provincial medical coverage (MSP) so there should be absolutely no costs after surgery.

Marie

OOps. Now I see your signature. What size band do you have? I need another fill for sure, but you started at the same basic weight as me and I need to shake things up to take off the next 20 pounds.

Copngratulations to you! who hooo. Is your friend here in BC. There are two other choices in BC. Not a lot compared to Ontario.

HEY MARIE, how things going for you? did you get your fill yet? I need another....

All is well. Still holding at 266 - same for last few weeks. First fill on Thursday - really looking forward to it!

How is your restriction? When you coming down for fill #2?

Marie

HEY MARIE, how things going for you? did you get your fill yet? I need another....

All is well. Still holding at 266 - same for last few weeks. First fill on Thursday - really looking forward to it!

How is your restriction? When you coming down for fill #2?

Marie

Well, the jury is still out on how my restriction is. I only had 1.65 CCs put in and if I had known, I might have insisted on more. Now, I know what people are saying that some days there is more restriction than others. I am hoping that a member here was right when she said that the fill might tighten up a bit after 2 weeks.

I am going to give it one more week from today Marie, then if I am not properly restricted, I am booking another appointment. It is a PIA for me. I have 3 school aged kids and I will have to either make it a trip for the whole family, or make an appointment for Monday morning early, leave very early, have a fill, then drive home again. It is a 4 hour drive each way. I don't mind doing it, but as you can imagine, it is a nuisance.

Like you, I paid 12,500. for this gadget, I want it to work for me.

Let me know how your fill goes Marie. I want to know how many CC's he puts in you.

My weight is fluctuating that last 3 pounds I took off. So it will be interesting what the scale says on Friday.

So far, I have been eating pretty much low carb. But my usual low carb cheats are in the house and the nuts I am eating can't be helping my weight loss any.

I have very little to nothing for Breakfast, coffee with milk and a cube of cheese. and lots of Water. I love, but shouldn't have those tiny full fat yogurts Minigo...

For lunch today, I had one of those tiny cans of salmon salad. I love those, with 1/2 avacado and a bit of salad dressing and then I tossed a few nuts on top for crunch.

For suppers, I am having whatever meat I prepare, chicken or fish usually, with some soft veggies. I guess my downfall would be the yummy, full fat Ranch Dressing I dip the veggies in.

I feel very satisfied, but am eating too many Snacks of those yogurts, I eat 2 at a time, as they are so tiny, with a piece of cheese and like I confessed, too many nuts.

Hey Paulax....I find it a bit odd that you only had 1.65 cc's put in for a 10cc band as your first fill. I only say that because at TLBC, their standard first fill for 10cc bands (ie. the Midband) is 5 ccs (unless of course you state you already feel restriction...which is apparently the case only for a verrrry small %age). So, yeah, I recommend you ask for quite a bit more next time; especially if you aren't feeling anything. On Fri, I got 2 more ccs (for a total of 7) and now I'm FINALLY feeling this and am quite happy to be feeling what I am feeling (restriction wise).

Good luck!

Hey Paulax....I find it a bit odd that you only had 1.65 cc's put in for a 10cc band as your first fill. I only say that because at TLBC, their standard first fill for 10cc bands (ie. the Midband) is 5 ccs (unless of course you state you already feel restriction...which is apparently the case only for a verrrry small %age). So, yeah, I recommend you ask for quite a bit more next time; especially if you aren't feeling anything. On Fri, I got 2 more ccs (for a total of 7) and now I'm FINALLY feeling this and am quite happy to be feeling what I am feeling (restriction wise).

Good luck!

Thanks for that.

Now, I may seem dumb saying this, but I actually am just guessing at the 10CC band.

MARIE, HELP ME OUT HERE. We were banded one week apart, same surgeon. The man of few words, never actually told me. Could it be that I have a 10cm band???

I am jealous of your restriction.

I'd love to hear a comparison of what you eat in a day with that restriction.

Thank you kindly in advance....

I appreciate the input.

As I understand it, I have a 10 cm (pressumably 10 centimetres - the length of the band?) band with the capacity for 4 cc (a measure of liquid that is inserted). Of course, I'm just guessing! My card does say 10 cm/4 cc though, for what it's worth. Did you get a card Paula?

Marie

Now, I may seem dumb saying this, but I actually am just guessing at the 10CC band.

MARIE, HELP ME OUT HERE. We were banded one week apart, same surgeon. The man of few words, never actually told me. Could it be that I have a 10cm band???