Hello All:

I was banded on Feb 20, 2008 in Calgary, AB. I was lucky enough to be selected for a research opportunity through our Health Region here in my home town. They started with 25 but then got approved for 100 more and I was thankfully one of those 100. I would not change anything, I feel that I have made the right decision and in just 22 days I have already shed 28 pounds .. of course this included 2 weeks of the Opti-fast at 900 calories per day, but again all worth it.

I was slow moving the first few days after the surgery as they only let you stay in the hospital for 24 hours .. then they need the bed for other people. I commend all of you from the United States that have made the decision to have this for yourself, for your health, or your family and maybe not had the opportunity that I had to have it all paid for!

Well, if you have any questions, new banders? People thinking about banding.. just let me know! I always have time for people.. :biggrin2:

Hi Pip -

28 pounds in 1 month is a great start! Congrats!! I'm on day 6 of the pre surgery diet (started only liquids today). So far so good. I'm looking forward to my surgery date Tuesday. I'm ready for it. I can't wait till the pounds start melting away....and for good this time!

Hey Ssh:

Good to hear that you are doing well ... I have started a digital scrapbook logging my progress it is a great tool. I hope your surgery goes well.. and good luck!! :rolleyes2: Take care.

Hi Pip, just dropping in to welcome you to LBT! We look forward to getting to know you.

Thank you for your welcome susan! :rolleyes2:

I look forward to chatting with people about issues or concerns.. if I have any!! (crossed fingers, hopefully not!)

Take Care,

When u said for good this time, it make me think of all the struggles we go thru tring to lose weight

Welcome to the wonderful Landbanktalk.com!! Great weightloss so far! Keep up the good work!!

Pip, I am jealous that you got your surgery for free! But I guess I don't mind paying since I expect the outcome to be so good! No really, good for you. Especially if this was the only way you would be able to do it. I'll bet you are really excited. Welcome to LBT!