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I am newly banded and living in Ottawa. I've noticed that other cities have support groups, and would like to start one here. Anyone out there interested?

Please PM me with contact infor if you are and I'll be in touch and we can get something organized.

thanks, Christine

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I'm in ottawa. I don't know what kind of support group i would need or go to though. In all honesty, this is what i use LBT for. But its good because it's 24/7. Maybe it would be good for carpooling to toronto for fills or something like that.

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Us old ladies like to get together and gab over cheesecake and coffee, Rob... sheesh. :rolleyes

(that's why I'm lucky that LBT is my support as well! hehe)

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Well, all I was just kicked off of the SWLC website which was my lifeline. I was banded on the 29th of August in Montreal and as soon as they found out I was not one of there patients I got a nasty Post. Well, I amhere now and i would love to be in the Ottawa group... I actually live in Hull sector but hey...

Can't wait to talk to you alll

Vikki

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I can't believe they would kick off a non member....jeez. So what where you got it done. I guess it's their right, but still. Oh well...if anything this forum is probably better. Yeah, so i'm still throwing it out there, if anyone ever goes to toronto post it up here, we could carpool!!

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Also, where in montreal did you get it done? is that where you get your aftercare? I had looked and hadn't found a place in mtl.

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Dr. Christou is one but no.. Mine was Dr. Denis at the Sacre Couer Hospital and it was only 12000 dollars and all the after care is in Montreal. He is an amazing Doctor really cares about you. Just like the ones in Toronto. I stayed over night in the hospital too so that helped alot with how I was feeling and not being without a Dr nearby.

I am just starting to figure out that my gas pain is due to lack of Fluid and if i do not drink (from being to scared to throw up) I feel even worse and have excess gas.. took a few days to figure it out.. but day 5 is tomorrow so i can start cream Soups, fat free sorbert, popsicles, and milk etc.. So, I went out and bought all the stuff I needed for tomorrow ;) Whoohoo... Next step.

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Interesting... I don't think I've heard of him. But that's great to know. How long of a wait did you have to get surgery?

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I had my consultation in middle of June and the date was set for August. I had to put it off a couple more weeks due to people already having holidays booked at work. I am so considerate lol. I just wanted to make sure I left my position and my workload in good hands so training was a must and all that jazz.. So, around 2 months... Not that long compared there was not a few for consultation. If you go well for me being a quebec resident.. Not sure about others, I think it is all included into the 12000 though.

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Well,

I just confirmed my surgery date with Dr. Gonzalez in Tijuana, SEP 20th!!

I`m so excited and scared at the same time.

Thank you Short C for your kind advice. I experienced exactly what you you told me... kindness, patience, professionalism...

I will definitely be interested in joining the Ottawa Support Group; I`ll need all the support I can get since most of my friends and family think I`ve gone MAD!!!

:bounce:

Hope to meet some of you in the Ottawa area soon!

F.

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I would be interested in joining the Ottawa support group. I was banded on May 17, 2007 and so far I am down 71.5 lbs. ask me if I am happy. I went shopping last week and was to fit into a X size in stead of a 5X. I love my band.

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Hi all, I've been away for about a week...

Anyone interested in getting together for coffee or lunch sometime in the coming two weeks? If you are, PM me and we can arrange a time.,place etc......maybe even before 'frenchie' heads down to TJ!

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Hi all, I've been away for about a week...

Anyone interested in getting together for coffee or lunch sometime in the coming two weeks? If you are, PM me and we can arrange a time.,place etc......maybe even before 'frenchie' heads down to TJ!

Thanks Short C, I would love that.

I just PMd you with my contact info.

I`m flying out Wednesday Sept 19... getting nervous!

A

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