Hi everyone !!

Just a couple of notes of interest that I wanted to pass along....

For those of you that attended the last North Vancouver meeting, you heard about Dr. Arsneau at St. Pauls Hospital doing fills for Vancouver Bandsters. I have just spoken to another lady that has seen him for a fill and he confirmed to her that he will take patients that were banded by any Dr. This means that if you are in the Vancouver area and are looking to have your surgery in Ontario or Mexico or the USA an finding a fill Dr was your big concern, it looks like he might be your guy !!! :thumbdown: I would probably call ahead just to confirm it for myself but I'm pretty cofident in telling you this news !!!

The sencond bit of news is that it looks like there will be another support group starting up for anyone that is interested. The lady starting it is named Geri and the first meeting will be Saturday, Oct. 11th at 11am at 3339 West 41st. It is open to all of those who are already banded as well as anyone looking into it, regardless of where or who your surgeon is. Her email is geri_webre@yahoo.ca for more info.

Quick add-on.....as usual our North Van support group will be on the 3rd Wednesday of Oct. (the 15th) at Lion's Gate Hosp. I'll post again closer to then to give you all a reminder !!!

All the best to everyone !!!

Patricia

Hi Babe,

I just read here that you are loosing weight again, what did you do to get it going again as I am on a plateau right now.

Any ideas would be great. I have lost 22 pounds with fitday since November, but need to keep going.

So any suggestions would be great.

Thanks

Gerdi

Hey Gerdi,

It's been a combo of things - attitude adjustment, tracking my food, and regular exercise. I think i've finally wrapped my head around how I use food to deal with my feelings of boredom, and anxiety. Also, I've cut off my dependence on chocolate. It's amazing what a difference that mental shift has made. We'll see how it goes over time...

That's awesome about the 22lbs gone!!! You said you've hit a plateau, I say re-evaluate what and how you eat, kick up the exercise, and then if that doesn't do anything try a fill. I'm sure others will have ideas too...

Babe

Babe you said it all. Attitude is 99% the battle once the band is in and adjusted. There are many ways to sabatogue a band but if used correctly it is a godsend. For me anyways. I had a horrible winter mostly because of stress, now I am back on track without too much damage being done.

Well done Babe for not giving up.

H everyone

I'm soooo sorry that I didn't make it to the meeting last night. I had every intention of being there, left home and got as far as Squamish and my car started acting funny. I whipped into my sister's place and had her hubby have a look and he thought it was probably the carb of fuel pump/filter.....and he didn't think I should take the chance of heading to Van and breaking down. So I turned around and headed back up the highway and home. I made it without any issues but I am getting the car into the shop tomorow to have it looked at 'cause it's still acting up.

I wanted to see you all!!!! I look forward to getting together for a chat all month.....~sigh~.

It sounds like a few of you were there, I'm glad to hear that and that you all had a good chat and could help each other out.

P~

H everyone

I'm soooo sorry that I didn't make it to the meeting last night. I had every intention of being there, left home and got as far as Squamish and my car started acting funny. I whipped into my sister's place and had her hubby have a look and he thought it was probably the carb of fuel pump/filter.....and he didn't think I should take the chance of heading to Van and breaking down. So I turned around and headed back up the highway and home. I made it without any issues but I am getting the car into the shop tomorow to have it looked at 'cause it's still acting up.

I wanted to see you all!!!! I look forward to getting together for a chat all month.....~sigh~.

It sounds like a few of you were there, I'm glad to hear that and that you all had a good chat and could help each other out.

P~

We just talked about you most of the time, lol. Sorry to have missed you. Might be absent for most of the spring/summer because of golf but it was nice to see everyone doing well. Will try to catch up here once in awhile.

Cheers, Lyn

Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop my head in and say hi. I was banded in Winnipeg on Tuesday the 26th, and so far, so good. I live in North Van, so there's absolutely no reason for me not to attend the monthly meetings, except that I travel a lot for work. So I've got my fingers crossed that I can be there for the May meeting.

I too live in North Van. We look forward to seeing you, if not this meeting then anyone of the upcoming. Wecome to bandland.

Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop my head in and say hi. I was banded in Winnipeg on Tuesday the 26th, and so far, so good. I live in North Van, so there's absolutely no reason for me not to attend the monthly meetings, except that I travel a lot for work. So I've got my fingers crossed that I can be there for the May meeting.

JoanneD.

Great day, that was my birthday.

Why did you get done in Winnipeg?

I`M IN North Vancouver, trying to decide where to go for my Band.

Help )

Look into the False Creek Clinic. The manitoba clinic is affiliated with them. Their members come out to the Lions Gate. Also, there is Dr. Amson (sp) in Victoria does lapband as well.

There is a Dr. Leung, he is a good surgeon, but posts have indicated he lacks beside manners. Last but not least, there is a Dr. Woodhead in Ladner/Delta . All are good surgeons.

However, I cannot over emphasize aftercare more. Not all of them provide aftercare except for a website. When you start to have your fills and defills, having your aftercare in place is crtical. If you like to come out to the Lions Gate Hospital you can ask all the questions you like of our members. We welcome all pre banded, banded, or just researching the band.

Thanks, I'm coming out to the North Vancouver meeting tomorrow night, looking forward to it.

Thanks All

Hi,I see Dr.Arsneau on the 15th of June (my first fill),It dose take a few weeks to see him but my Dr.had nothing but good things to say.Dr.A also got back to me the same day(via e-mail) I am very happy I donot have to go to the USA for my fills although it is still an option.down town is so much better

Good luck..

RE: Dr. Arsneau

What was the patient's impressions of him?

Still thinking it might be best to get my first fill done with the surgeon in Mexico. But if his/her impressions were good, then perhaps I can get my second fill done with him.

Are there any groups presently running in the lower mainland for bandsters?

Are there still meetings at LGH?

Just for everyone's information:

The lap band support group meetings at Lions Gate Hospital have discontinued. Attendance had dwindled in the last year & other priorities came up for Patricia, who began the group initially.

I understand there are support meetings held for bariatric patients at Mt St Joseph Hospital, as well as St Paul's Hospital. If anyone can provide information for these meetings, please do.