The compliments make me uncomfortable too sometimes...  I always feel like I have to offer up an explanation instead of just saying thanks (which is something I'm working on).  I absolutely hate all the 'how did you do it' questions - I'm one of the ones who didn't share the fact that I had wls - I just don't think it's anyone's business (if it was their business, I would have already told them lol)!!  Finally, I'll add "how much did you lose?" to my list of "mind your own business" questions!!  lol  Yeah, I'm gonna tell the 110 lb nosy neighbor that I lost the equivalent of her, plus her kid, plus her dog!  NOT!  I usually just say "a couple of dogs & a cat" or "a lot" and try to leave it at that!  Thanks, I needed that vent too!!!  lol

OMG Marge, that's AMAZING!!!  Jeff said you looked awesome but you must feel so much better not having to take so much insulin!  Congrats on your hard work!!

I wont reveal your name!!! But welcomeeeeeeeee to the board!!!

Hugs

Doona

Hey, I'm 55, almost 56. Had my surgery on Nov. 9th, started my 1200 calorie diet on Oct 4th and I'm down 58 pounds now.   Hopefully, when I get on the scales on Tuesday, I'll be down the 60 pounds.   It certainly makes you feel so much better - both mentally and physically!!!    I love it and have no regrets whatsoever.     Take care, Marge

Well I think that the sleeve is the only one that they are doing in Halifax. MSI covers the operation. Is there a reason you are checking out the lap band? Your Doctor sends in the request for the surgery and than you go on a waitig list. Doctor Ellsmere said that after surgery my diabetes will be all but gone and that is a plus for me cos I am on 4 needles and 4 pills a day. I don't know if that helps but you can read all the other posts and get a lot of information from them.