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Not sure what the cost but the other Ottawa Doc charged $75 for a fill. I think the Montreal Docs would take care of their own fills though??

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Woohoo! :whoo: I'm FINALLY under 300 pounds!!! It took a long time to start losing weight but the scale started going down in December.

So I've lost around 30 pounds but it doesn't show at all yet. My clothes are a bit looser - I'm looking forward to dropping sizes too.

So what are your weight-loss goals for the New Year? I'm going down south in March and would really like to be under 275 by then.

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The next Ottawa group meeting is this Saturday, January 5th, 10:30 am at Denny's on Merivale.

I know a few new people are also interested in joining us. Is everyone still planning to be there? Can we make a reservation at Denny's?

Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

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Heya... AZA!!! Great to hear your progress is going good... I had my second fill on the 20th of December.. boy likely a mistake.. but I have dropped from a 5X to a 3X and a 30/32 to a 24/26 I was like so happy to spend all my money on clothes and it is great... Btw, I will be there this Saturday ... See you there...... Btw, anyone know how to get there???

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I'm going to have to miss it as I have a business trip this coming weekend. But I will be with you guys in spirit. Keep up the good work.

The next Ottawa group meeting is this Saturday, January 5th, 10:30 am at Denny's on Merivale.

I know a few new people are also interested in joining us. Is everyone still planning to be there? Can we make a reservation at Denny's?

Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

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I have dropped from a 5X to a 3X and a 30/32 to a 24/26 I was like so happy to spend all my money on clothes and it is great... Btw, I will be there this Saturday ... See you there...... Btw, anyone know how to get there???

Wow! Congrats on reducing your dress size! I can't wait to fit into a 3x again - I find it so much easier to find pretty clothes in the 1x-3x range.

The Denny's is at 1378 CLYDE AVE, NEPEAN, ON K2G 3H9

If you're coming from the Queensway, take the Maitland (south) exit. Maitland turns into Clyde and Denny's is just past the Baseline intersection.

If you're coming from the Champlain Bridge, continue straight to Merivale, past Baseline, and turn right on Clyde (the CJOH building is at this corner).

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Woohoo! Bravo AZA!!!

I'm not having the same success unfortunately... I've had like 5 fills so far, I'm at 8 CCs and no restriction... I'm getting discouraged!

I will be there Saturday, I think we should make a reservation, but no idea how many we'll be... any ideas?

Annie

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I will be there on Saturday! You cannot make a reservation at Denny's so my suggestion would be that we all meet at the front doors at 10:30 and then we can get a table that would accommodate all of us. Any Thoughts? I am looking forward to meeting everyone and hearing about your experiences as I am being banded January 24th and have lots of questions.

See you Saturday

Agnes

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I will be there on Saturday, and I want to congratulate you on your success, I was so excited when I went from 5x to 3x to 1x and now I am in size 18, I have even bought some pants that were on sale size 16 and 14 that I know that I will fit into very soon. My goal is to be below 200 by April 9, 2008 when we leave for Cuba.

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My name is Kate and I would like to join an Ottawa support group. I welcome all emails to this regard.

Thanks.:clap2:

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Thank you Linda.

I am going to Denny's tomorrow to meet everyone. Can someone tell me who is the Ottawa Support Group Organizer(s)?

Kindly,

Kate

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I do not believe there is one organizer as some of us were from the Yahoo Band site and others from here... But, none the less... I will see you there.

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Well Girls,

It was great meeting all of you this morning. I am more psyched than ever to start on this incredible journey. I learned alot and am looking forward to a continuing supportive relationship with everyone. I start my liquid diet on Friday soooo I should be really ready for Jan, 24th. I will let you all know how my meeting with Dr. Miller goes on the 10th. Thanks again for meeting this morning and I look forward to seeing you all in February.

Cheers.

Agnes

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