I thought I would be bold and just start my own thread to ask all the questions I have and to talk about my journey to skinny.:clap2:

I was l.ooking at the brochure the clinic sent me and it said I need Isopure or Isopro for the first week after surgery. Where do you buy that?

Hello all

I have a question. I read something about a stoma? What's a stoma? Can you see it?

The stoma is opening from the pouch into the large part of your stomach, that is were the food passes through. And no you can not see it.

Maria

Thank-you Maria.

Hi all

Okay, I live in Edmonton and am the kind of person who when she makes-up her mind to have something done, she has it done. I can't wait 2 years!! The plane ride to Toronto is just brutal from Edmonton so I'm thinking of going to Victoria or Ladner. Does anyone have any experience in these 2 places? How long is the wait? Cost? Which Dr. did you like better? I'm excited to get my life back and keep up with my kids!

Hey,

I flew from Toronto to Vancouver a couple days after surgery. It wasn't very fun, but Toronto to Edmonton would have been much more bearable! Get a non-stop flight, maybe some better seats... no biggie! Don't write Ontario off just because of that!

But anyways, go through some of the older posts, there are prices and wait times in there somewhere. I can't remember which it was, but one of them was $13,500, I believe. Do a search for Woodhead or Leung ... that would help!

Lila! I'm gonna keep dragging your thread out from where it keeps getting pushed down to, so you're forced to update us!!! C'mon, what's up?

Yeah Lila, could you teach me how to do that? The band is sooo fickle. If I could only remember that when I am hungry. Hope you are doing well. When are you coming back? The weather here today was balmy 11 C. Life is good.

The plane ride to Toronto is just brutal from Edmonton so I'm thinking of going to Victoria or Ladner

I flew from Toronto to Calgary 48 hours after my surgery, and it was only about 4 hours. I slept most of the way and was fine. This was after sitting in the airport for 3 hours as my flight was delayed.

Really it is not that bad.

Andrew

Hello all my fellow Canadian bandsters!!

Well I am doing great. Yes still south! It is not warm at my home yet so I am not going back!"!!

Last time I weighed my self I was down to 164 lbs. I am able to eat more and enjoy my favorites. Not too many drinks cause then I can't eat or I PB.

My mom was very stunned when she saw me. That was nice but she is going around now saying Lila lost blah blah blah while she's been in Mexico.

I do have to go so I'll be in touch soon.

But all IS well and thanks for thinking of me.

Glad your well, Lila!!!

Fantastic weight loss!!! WTG!!!

Nice to hear from you Lila! Glad you are doing well (weight loss wise and overall health wise down in Mecccciko).

:) :tea:

Tks for keeping us info'd!

Wow Lila you are doing fantastic. Glad you are well

I found the protein drink I purchased was gross. So I went to the pharmeusuitical (sp?) department and purchased a complete meal replacement called "Glucerna". I purchased the chocolate and it is yummie. It is 250 calories and has all the nutrients for one meal. Just a reminder though, I would stick to the "clear fluids" as ordered, then "full fluids". Glucerna is made specifically for diabetics. Might be worth a try rather than mixing powdered drink. Doddie

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Hello all my fellow Canadian bandsters!!

Well I am doing great. Yes still south! It is not warm at my home yet so I am not going back!"!!

Last time I weighed my self I was down to 164 lbs. I am able to eat more and enjoy my favorites. Not too many drinks cause then I can't eat or I PB.

My mom was very stunned when she saw me. That was nice but she is going around now saying Lila lost blah blah blah while she's been in Mexico.

I do have to go so I'll be in touch soon.

But all IS well and thanks for thinking of me.

Congratulations on the fabulous weight loss. We are leaving for Mexico this Friday but only for a week.

Have a great vacation Green. Let us know all about it