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

I'm planning to come to the meeting, but might be a bit late. I finish work at around 6:15pm, and can't predict what traffic will be like driving through downtown and getting onto Lions Gate bridge.

Can't wait to meet everyone again, and get banded myself. This pre-op diet has been horror, but I'm determined to stay the course, as everyone has said that it will get better.

I'll be there tomorrow! Around 7pm, right? I finally got banded about three weeks ago, so I've got a lot to talk about!

-Daina

Well Ladies....

I really need to apologize for not being at the meeting on Wednesday !!!

I was actually in Vancouver and spent the night Tuesday with my hubby, planning to spend the day Weds shopping and then come to the meeting. As some of you know, my hubby was in a bad accident a year ago and is still suffering the effects of it.... We found out this week that a day in the car travelling (Tues), then a night in a very hard hotel bed and a 1/2 day shopping is just WAY too much for him to manage. By 5pm Weds he had popped a full days dosage of ibuprofen as well as 2 doses of morphine. I needed to get him home and he felt terrible about me missing my meeting, but I just couldn't make him sit any longer.

I know there are 2 of you that are headed to Mexico over the next 2 weeks.....please know that I'll be sending positive thoughts your way and hoping for a speedy recovery. Please post (or email me!!!) if you have any last minute questions and be sure to let us know how things go !!!

All the best,

Patricia

Thanks, Patricia, I will definitely post on my progress with the surgery.

I'm glad to hear you were ok, though sorry to hear your husband is still having effects from his car accident. It can be very tough, and you don't always know your limits until you hit them. We were worried when you didn't show, so I'm glad to know things are ok.

Ditto to what Vangirl said. She is there right now and I leave Monday!

Hey there! You got your surgery on Oct 29th... Can you give me a quick update on how things are going a month later? I have also seen Dr. Woodhead and strongly considering the surgery if finances allow it. Getting feedback. Learnings? Updates? Complications? Ideas? etc... most welcome!

daina, I was banded by Dr W on nov 5. I have one more week of mushies left. How is your diet progresing. I tried eating a piece of chicken and chewd it well to test it out and it hurt. Are you able to eat solids yet?

I'm so excited, I've just booked my consult with Woodhead! I'm not 100% sure I'm going to get the surgery with him or in Mexico, but I thought the 400$ worth it just to get some questions answered. I plan to get the surgery no matter what, but i think i just need some reassurance about a few things. I am thrilled that i'm one step closer to being a healthier me!!!

Congratulations Babe! I'm so happy for you! When is your consult?

congratulations on taking another step towards a better life. I have a list of suggested questions to ask that was posted by another bandster. If you would like me to post them just let me know.

I'm so excited, I've just booked my consult with Woodhead! I'm not 100% sure I'm going to get the surgery with him or in Mexico, but I thought the 400$ worth it just to get some questions answered. I plan to get the surgery no matter what, but i think i just need some reassurance about a few things. I am thrilled that i'm one step closer to being a healthier me!!!

Oh my gosh !!! It just dawned on me at dinner time that Valley Girl was leaving for Mexico today !!! Sending tons of positve thoughts your way and lost of healing vibes !!! Good luck and I can't wait to hear how things go !!!

Congrats Babe !! I'm glad to hear that you've booked a consult appt. It's always a good thing to have all the questions answered beforehand so there are as few surprises as possible !!!

And early reminder as well....the next meeting is just over 2 weeks away on Dec. 17th. I we DEFINITELY be there, I've booked a couple of days and will be staying in Van the night of the meeting...and the hubby is staying home this trip !!! I've learned my lesson :biggrin: So I won't have to run out the door to beat the road closures this month....looking forward to sitting and talking to you all !!!

All the best to everyone !!!

Patricia

thanks for all the support guys! my consult is the Dec 15th, so I'll have plenty to talk about at the meeting.

Doddie, thanks for the offer. I think you already posted the questions earlier when i first joined boards and asked a bunch of questions.

I'm so excited, I've just booked my consult with Woodhead! I'm not 100% sure I'm going to get the surgery with him or in Mexico, but I thought the 400$ worth it just to get some questions answered. I plan to get the surgery no matter what, but i think i just need some reassurance about a few things. I am thrilled that i'm one step closer to being a healthier me!!!

What does it cost to get it done in Mexico? Anyone?:biggrin:

Look on the website for Mexican clinics in particular a Dr. Ortiz that everyone that goes there seems to like. Again, check out the after care

Hi

I am looking for a name and phone number for a Dr. that does lapband procedure. Anywhere in the Fraser Valley or Vancouver.

Thanks!:whatchutalkingabout