I've been hanging about the site for about a week now because I am about to be banded, and I want to learn as much as I can from people who are walking the walk and talking the talk. The site is supportive, interesting, and lots of fun. I've learned a lot about this business of being banded, the fills, and what to expect post-op. This is why I decided to join. I am less frightened about the operation now, but more freaked out about the fills; the procedure sounds a little gross.

Hiya Green and welcome to the Canuck Threads!

:canada: :canada: :canada: :welcome2:

So, when, where and by whom are u getting banded?

Don't worry about the fills....I actually had a problem with one of my fills but despite my problem, I'm not worried and it truly isn't that bad.....a pinch is worse! I've had 4 of 'em now. Piece of cake!!

MMMmmmm piece of cake!!! :hungry:

oops sorry...got off topic there!

Anyways, welcome...and you are doing the right thing by doing as much research and getting informed as much as you can in advance!

Hi Yoda,

I read your stuff and was really amused. You had the X-ray fill, right? That sounded like the best way of having it done.

I am getting banded by The Toronto Lap Band Centre down on Prince Arthur. Although I am looking forward to this - I am getting fatter and fatter since I hit post-menopausal land - most people I know are very negative about this choice. It seems that no one is happy to see me take this step except for my husband who loves me the way I am but is always supportive of me. As for me, I am fed up with the lard. There have been nights when I have been up at three o'clock in the morning, and I've thought to myself that if there were emergency liposuction clinics, I would phone a cab and be there.

Oh, and I am getting banded next Thursday.

Hello Green and welcome, congratulations on your decision, you wont regret it. I was also nervous about getting my first fill, but you know what it was a piece of cake, I worried for nothing, a needle into the port the saline in, all over in a couple of minutes.

Maria:)

Thanx, Irish.

Here is something that may sound kinda strange. I don't actually know my weight. I stopped weighing myself when I was 24 or 25, and when other people (like doctors) weigh me I tell them that I don't want to know. I figure that I am fat because I shop in the fat grrl's stores. The regular sizes don't fit me.

You two, quit talking about cake:cake: mmmmmmmm.

Welcome green, you will not regret your choice. Don't be nervous, just be excited. TLBC is awesome, and your support team (us) is awesome, too ......LOL...just goof'n around. Honestly, the fills are no big deal.

I've got another question. I was just on the general site, and it was suggested that newbies should introduce themselves there. Is it a good idea or not? What do you think, my fellow Canuckis?

When I first came to this site a few months back, there was barely anyone on this Canadian thread. I got all my questions answered on the main forum. There were sooooo many wonderful americans there to help me. We can help you here, but sometimes the question is one that you might want more ideas or input. They have a whole lot more people on there threads. I still like to visit and post, but I feel at home here.

Welcome Green the sites are very informative and yes fun. Crazy people here. FILLS are no problem.

Hey Green....nahhh you don't need to introduce yourself....just post away on any thread ya want! I agree with Cloe...I still go to the other ones to get info if required (not as much as when I was pre-op)...the search button is handy too.

I was banded at TLBC as well. Next Thurs! That is great! It is normal to be excited and nervous so don't worry about that.

I'm sorry you don't have more support..that is part of the reason I didn't really tell anyone. (just Mr. Yoda...obviously and my parents who live far far far away!) Anyways....don't worry about the fact "they" aren't supportive of your decision....the only one that you need to worry about is yourself (& your husband of course!). You are doing it for YOU not them!

Make sure you actually track your weight....it will help a lot to measure your progress...in terms of motivation. Just make sure you try not to weigh yourself more than once a week (because you aren't used to it, you may only want to do it once a month even!). Also, I found it VERY helpful to take measurements in inches of my chest, waist, hips, right thigh, right calf and right bicep. Because even if the lbs do down slow or stall, you will likely still see a loss in inches and that is highly motivating. I take those measurements once a month (along with photos of my nakedness!). I find it very helpful. Mr Yoda does this along with me.

GOOOOOD LUCK!!!!!

Are you on a pre-op diet? If not...yay you!! If so...keep it up, only one more week left!

oh and Green....wherebout are you from? Are you in Ontario?

I guess by this point I better tell you all who I am. You already know my age because I decided to not stay in the closet about it.:clap2: Since I was 35 I've been earning my living building aircraft. I work with mostly with men, there are very few women on the floor, and this is where I met my husband. Actually, we are common-law but we've been together for twenty years. Before I started my life as a blue collar grrl, l lived in France for a few years, and before that I worked in university administration. The last 3 years I have been off work for depression, though. This is something that runs, gallops actually, in my family. As for my family, some of us are fat, and some are not. I am one of the unlucky ones, I guess.

oh and Green....wherebout are you from? Are you in Ontario?

Yep, born, raised, and still living in the heart of T.O. I've never learned how to drive because of the transit system!

Hey green, very interesting. Aircrafts?

Oh, and by the way, Loriely, who you calling crazy:wacko:!!

Cloe do you want names .? NA