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Thanks Lulee, he was trying to go private at the time that I was looking last fall. There was also a lawsuit that was making a lot of the doctors in alberta say no to out of province surgery people. So you are right in saying that it was an old policy. I looked and phone every doctor in the province in November and December and they all said no! I knew the surgery was to important to me, so not having a fill doctor in Canada was not going to stop me, I knew I would just have to find the money to fly back to the OCC! I was able to go for my first fill but my second I had to put off because the money just wasn't there! That's why I love this forum...it was here and Brenda told me he was taking people from out of province, and was denied his private practice!! I tried so hard to do the same as yourself , I was not going to have the surgery unless I had a fill doctor here! But you have to roll with the punches! I am happy to report that I am going to see Dr. Mitchell tomorrow for my second fill! So happy that we have public health care in this country! Thank you for your post!

SoCalkid I think I am hooked. I went running again last night on my own and I might go again tonight!

THAT WAS A BLAST!!! Oh so much fun, I knew I could do it, it was just a matter of doing it! I got there 45min before the class started, I know keener! It was a good thing that I did, the class I signed up for was canceled! But they had another class for Ladies Only that was the exact same thing, they would teach you to run and the goal at the end of the class was the same, run 5km. That class had just started when I got there so I was able to join right in! We talked a few minutes about who we are and why we are there and a little bit about the class. Then we got up and went running. I picked this location to take the clinic at because of where we would be running, around the Glenmore Reservoir! Its so pretty, much better than running up and down side streets and breathing in gas fumes from all the cars on the road. We started off running for 1 min and then we walked for 2min. we did this 7 times for a total run time of 7 mins and a walk time of 14 mins. Once we did the first minute of running I was feeling good not huffing and puffing for air, and wanting to stop. Then the second run time came and went, I called out to the instructor that there was no way that was a minute, it went by so fast! HA HA HA, I was then called the keener of the class! By the end of the night I was so full of energy and wanting more. To get the :whistle3: full benefit of the class they ask us to run at least 3 nights a week! So that means that I need to run twice on my own! Plus the 3 nights I am doing Curves, I am going to be one hot looking girl in about 3 months from now! Thanks all for listening and your comments. I totally recommend signing up for the class if there is a Running Room store in your neck of the woods. Jenelle

> I wish I could say the same thing...I just need to smarten up and work with the band! So proud and happy for you! Jenelle =D>

I am not a runner but I find the spot to be amazing, the shape and tone of the body of a runner is something I am going to have! I start a clinic tonight at the Running Room called Learn to Run. The goal at the end of the 10 week class is to be able to run 5km (3.1miles). Running is the one hurdle I have to over come in order to complete my Triathlon that I am signing up for this August. I will let you know how it goes in the AM. Jenelle

If you just had surgery, you are swollen and wont be able to feel it but after you lose weight you will be able to!

I have read on tbis site that Biotin helps with hair loss!

Wow Robbyn, I'm glad you changed to the OCC as well!! You are going to be amazed when you get there. They only take cash too, but you can bring your purse with you, Jenelle

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! I am going to put this on my bathroom wall, and everytime i want to weigh myself i will read this! I hide the battery to my scale last night...so I wont go looking for it either when i read the list! Jenelle

Blazn, you have no idea how much I look up to you. I remember when I signed on to this site in September looking at your photo of you in the dress on the beach and thinking I am just like her! and now look at you! So very very pretty and you are radiating your personality! All the best to you! Jenelle >

YAHOO!! You are in VERY good hands!

Thank yo Tootsie_lou for your kind words! brenda01 where were you banded? I have called his office before and he will not fill me unless I pay $5000 for 5 year post op care because I had surgery out of the province/country! Let me know, Jenelle

=D> WOW Good for you and thank you so much for the words of wisdom! > Jenelle

Cheer up, your doing so well! Just think about what you would have eaten prior to your surgery, prior to being on the pre-op diet for the day! You are a superstar! You are down 12 pounds and have kept that off. Maybe you haven't had a BM in a day or two, or maybe you ate something with a little bit more salt than normal, or maybe your body is in shock and is wants to hold on to everything it has! there are so many reasons. Take it one step at a time, one meal at a time. Get the meal thing under control (which you do) and then work on getting exercise under control and into your routine. Then work on cleaning out your old clothes from your closet and then...and then...before you know it your will be down 12 more pounds and looking and feeling great! I didn't lose any weight between my surgery and my first fill, and I still don't have any restriction from my first fill, so i am looking at the non scale victories to keep me motivated like having to buy smaller clothes and being able to walk my puppy without huffing and puffing! Keep a smile on your face! > Jenelle

Thank you so much for posting these words of wisdom. It is exactly what I needed to hear!! THANK YOU!! I'm going to do just that...live. I'm also going to take the battery out of my scale and hide it! Jenelle

Its such a freeing feeling doing what your about to do...join band land! The day I was banded I felt so much lighter and so much more free! All the best to you and congrats for making the choice to do something for YOU! I look forward to hearing all your growing pain stories or shall I say shrinking pain stories! Jenelle

Thank you for sharing your story! All the best to you in your wonderful new life!! Jenelle

=D> Good For You!!! Jenelle

I know when i walked for the first few days I couldn't go that far, it made me feel woozy. but walking around the block or even just in the house is good to get the gas moving! I found to that breathing was a issue for me, taking a deep breath was painful sometimes, That was because of all the swelling that's why you do the breathing test before the surgery! One day at a time!

Good News, Your Normal!! Yup I had all of that, It was a good week for me before I left normal with the gas pain and the upset stomach. As for the barfing feeling part, i really didn't have that. I found that if I didn't drink, i didn't feel good. keep trying to get the water in you! It could be that woozy dehydration feeling that is making you sick too?! KEEP WALKING!! Congrats and welcome to band land.... =D> > Jenelle

Thanks for the post! I know I sometimes can skip words and explanations in my head when I'm typing and I to can sounds rude, blunt or not all there!! LOL, I know it makes since in my head but might not in text. I have learned to take everything people write on here with a grain of salt, and a not to take what they say as a specific quote but rather a generalization. Again thank you for the post! Jenelle

Thanks DaGreen, for the information! Im going to check it out. I will keep you posted on my training and will contact you if I need help! Jenelle

I was out cold and didn't remember, or hear a thing!! Until they woke me up saying I was done!! Jenelle

Wow, Im glad your ok! Keep us posted as to when your surgery will be and all the rest of it! Jenelle

Sorry hit submit to soon, I measure all my food, I sometime still take to much but I try to eat the right portion amount for what ever it is I'm eating. If it says a serving is 1/3 cup then that's what i eat. Most of the time I cant finish and I save it for the next meal. I stop when I think I'm full, I always remind myself what Dr. Ortiz told me "see how much little amount of food you can actually eat and not be hungry" it seems to work for me. Full to me is not being hungry and not needing to eat for about 2-3 hours after eating. Sometimes I don't eat enough and I know this cause I'm hungry about 1-2 hours after eating. Then I know what my portion is for a meal to stay in the 2-3 hour range. Its a huge learning curve!!! Remember that! I can eat about a cup to a cup and a half of food at meal time. Jenelle