This is just an invitation to any lap banders in Calgary or area to join our Calgary Lap Banders on-line group.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/calgarylapbanders/

We are also planning to have a get together at get together at the Cheesecake Cafe (Northland Mall) on January 31 at 6:30 pm. If you would like to join us, please let me know.

We would love to have a few more people join our group and offer local support.

Julie Crawford

Nov 6/06

Dr. Ortiz, Mexico

Hey Good to know there are a group of them here in Calgary.

I am not banded yet, but will be on Feb.14.

Andrew

Hello, new to this area,,,just feel good there are others in Calgary. And that I will be able to ask questions...

I think having this thread here, and at the end of virtually all your posts is enough. I imagine you PM'd everyone who's posted in any of the Canada threads... because I'm no longer anywhere near Calgary, and my profile states that. PM's not necessary.

I actually PM'd everyone who said they lived in Calgary or area in a previous post. I was not checking people's profiles, just trying to find those that may be interested. I will note my file to not PM you again.

Julie

Ahh... files on us? Fishy fishy! LOL

No, PM me all you want, but you don't have to go out of your way to give everyone that website address. Lots of us are here cause we can't stand Yahoo! groups. I'd give you the address to for canadianlapbanders, but I'm sure I've already seen you there.

*edit - I realize I said "No PMs necessary" ... I mean, relating to the calgary yahoo group*

I guess I am really trying to get some face-to-face support as I work full-time and have three kids and a very busy life and on-line does not always work best for my schedule and life. I would like to see people face to face. I think sometimes when we are obese we become lonely and stuck in the house because there are so many things we can't do or don't fit into. I need to get out and I want to meet some people in person. I am really trying to just get a group together. So, if you know of others, please send them my way.

I don't know enough about the Yahoo groups to comment, but I did notice as the group owner I was getting bounced, so that annoyed me quite a bit.

Julie

I do know of one gal in Calgary who was banded in August. I'll send her your link, and make sure she knows about the meeting on the 31st. If nothing else, maybe I could give you her email address... cause I think she might have had issues with the yahoo groups too!

A meeting for bandsters at the Cheesecake Cafe?! haha I wish I was around there to come to it! If it were, say, "The Cookie Factory" or "Cake Barn" (made up names, as far as I know)... then I might only be able to have a little bit... but cheesecake... mmmmmmm... you're one evil lady, Julie!!!! LOL

Cheesecake does go through the band fairly easily and I know some of the people are still on mushies, so I am trying to be sensitive (ha, ha, ha)! Actually they have great tasting French Onion Soup which is one of my favourites there.

look at you with a new name! I was confused for a sec! That is very nice of you taking pity on those poor mushie eaters!! LOL

I just rediscovered french onion soup also, and it's awesome to have something safe like that for whenever I can't find anything on the menu I can eat... most placed have french onion soup!

How many people do you have coming so far?

Fill doctors?

For all of those getting fills in Calgary or area, how did you decide on your fill doctor? Were you referred to a specific doctor through your surgeon or did you just hear through the grapvine? Just wondering as I have heard some things lately about different doctors and just wondering about what other have heard.