FitBit??

Have any of yall tried the FitBit or the BodyBugg?
It's an armband that tracks your calories consumed, calories burned, steps taken, ect.
I am going to the Calgary Weight Management program orientation tomorrow night and I know that I have to buy a pedometer. I am sure that this would surpass their expectations for a pedometer, but I am curious if anyone else here has tried one of these bands, to see if they are worth the money.

-Thanks!

i went through i don't know how many pedometers before i disovered my fit bit. i am totally addicted to it.  tracks my food, protein, calories and activity, they are well worth the money

 Thanks I went ahead and ordered it  I ordered the new version that is supposed to be even better than the origional. I am just glad my hubby loves gdgets and tech stuff s h can set it up for me! 
Thanks for your advice. 
What program do you use to imput your food intake?  I hear that there are a few to choose from wth he fitbit.

 I bought the fitbit too.  I love it!  It's totally addicting. : P  And, it Turns out I'm more active than I originally thought; which makes me feel a bit better about  myself.  I'm going to the program orientation next Thursday.  Let us know how it goes!  I'd love a preview, would help knowing what I'm getting myself into! :). And good luck on the journey!

It went really well. It was very informative.
I am going to the group 3 meetings that are Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. I had origionally planned to go to the Feb 9th Orientation but I worked things out to go to the one today so that I could sign up for the Thurs evening classes. So far the class that filled up the most is Group 2.
Here ar the highlights of the Calgary Program

In the program you are given access to 3 dieticians, a psychologist and a nurse.
You have to buy a pedometer and keep a food journal
The 2 surgeries they preform are the Lapband and the Gastric Sleeve
You don't choose what you get the surgeon does, based on what they feel is best for you
You can only miss 1 class
There will be 50 surgeries this year, and you will be chosen by a panel of the dietician, surgeon and psychologist based on medical reasons, lifestyle changes, weight loss and other factors.
You will know if you have been chosen for the surgery by the end of May.

Hope that helps.
Maybe I will see you at a Group 3 class!

Oh, sounds like a good session; thanks for the intel!  I was referred to the program last summer... so I've been waiting (and finding NOTHING online about it) for months!  

I'm not actually interested in the surgery (one less person to compete against ), but my doctor suggested to give the program a try...and maybe I could get some other benefits from it. I was hoping to sign up for the evening classes too, so I'll probably see you around.  

Thanks again! 

I was at the meeting last night as well, and will be attending the Thursday evening classes!  I have to agree it was very informative, and I liked their honesty.  Looking forward to seeing you there!

 Where were you sitting? 

 Hey Kellie, I just wanted to say good luck! I might see you at the Thursday group once or twice. I signed up for Group 2 but looking at hubby's schedule I think I will be bouncing around. 

Denise
(I was sitting next to you)

 Hi Denise-
It will be so nice to have a familiar face there. 
Hope we both get the surgery!