Today was a good day looks like im going to toronto for august first to get my surgery im so happy.

andree

Congrats, Andree! Dr. Cobourn, right? The 2 months will fly by in no time!

Oh I'm on top of the world right now, I just hope i can do as good as u you look great by the way. Yes Dr. C he just call me his great. So my husband is booking the plane ticket right now were going to get there on July 30 to Aug 4 and the surgery will be on the 1ST.

so i can use any tips anyone might have.

thanks guys for putting up with me for so long.

Congratulations to you. The 2 months will go by quicker than you expect and pretty soon you'll be joining all of us.

FANSTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i bet your walking on air........

Way to go Andree!!

I am feeling pretty good today! It is Saturday and I had my band put on on Wednesday. Dr Cobourn was /is terrific and so are the staff there. They are all very approachable and so eager to help. The Clinic is lovely (I wanted to move in lol) The best thing I can say is stick to your pre-op and walk as much as you can before and after surgery. Also try to keep yourself regular. I am staying at the Novotel and it has been fine. It is close to the Square One mall so you can shop a bit before your surgery -=winks=- Also I took Andrew's and Janice's advice and used Aerofleet to get from the airport to the hotel and back. Flat rate 34.00 to here.

Your day will be here so fast you will be amazed. I know I was!

All the best!

I just hope this is the beginning of a new life for me. I'm so happy and i really want this to work. I think were staying at the same hotel then you my husband book everything last night plane ticket, hotel, car rental. Its all i can talk about i wont shut up Wonder how much wait i will lose the first year i really want to go visit my family in Australia but i want to loss some weight first. 75lb i will be happy.

So we get there on the July 30 at night (Monday) and get my surgery on Wednesday and fly back on Saturday. Not sure what were going to do around there never been there I'm sure we will find something.

Andrea

leslielee,

How long where you at the clinic for on the surgery? Do they keep you there all day or just an hour or 2? How long did the actually surgery take?

Andree

actual surgery is fairly short. 40 mins to an hour.

Oh, and if you are looking for things to do in toronto...don't worry. Theres thousands of things to occupy yourself with.

Hi Andrea,

Well it sounds like you are all set!! lol and yes just a tad excited as we all are I think. The thought of finally winning at the losing game is HUGE! no pun intended.lol well maybe a little one. Anyone it is all good, I am home now and so glad to have slept in my own bed last night!

I believe my surgery and recovery room time was something like this.... Surgery was at about 12:30 12:45 I had a small hernia repair as well and then into recovery which I left at about 4:00 4:30 I really wasn't there all that long. Most of the time was recovery room I don't think surgery was more than an hour.

I am just having my first cup of coffee in almost a week...lol wow it is strong than I remember making it...lol

There are all kinds of things to do and see, just depends on what you are into. I think you might be able to do a search on tourism there or shopping, theatre and so on.

Hope that helps!

Congratulations on making your decision. I remember when you were just starting to ask questions.

I opened this thread thinking, 'What a positive thread title, because that is just how I feel'

I was telling my dh just this morning. I feel so friggen good. I feel lighter on my feet, I can move more easily, I am lighter emotionally. I feel so happy, I am on top of the world.

I hope your journey is successful and that your happiness just grows and grows.

Paula, 10 months out and 80 pounds lighter......

Congratulations!! I am going for a consult with Dr. Coburn on Wednesday. Where are you from?

Not sure who you were asking Nume, I am from Edmonton, banded by Dr. Cobourn -=big smile=-

If your asking me I'm from Whitehorse Yukon.

so when shopping today got gasx, liquid gravol.

does anyone know, if i am going to meet the doctor the day before? we fly in on Monday night than Tuesday going to cotton Ginny ( not going to buy much) than surgery on Wednesday, august 1 were coming home on Saturday, and than back to work on august 7.

My husband is trying to get off Pepsi any ideas how??

thanks

Congratulations Andree! That is wonderful and exciting news. Why is your husband trying to get off Pepsi? Is he being banded as well?