Ottawa Area

Schemgie · 08-09-2007, 05:41 AM

I just discovered this site yesterday and I'm very impressed with the amount of information there is. I was banded on May 17, 207 and including pre-op weight loss I am down 60 lbs:clap2:. Ask me if I'm happy about my band. :bounce:

I am from Ottawa however, I had my procedure done in Toronto. I was wondering if there is anyone else out there from the Ottawa area.

loriely · 08-09-2007, 10:21 AM

Wow 60 lbs in3 months. Are you a male or female ? Males just lose weight quicker. What is your secret. ? I live in the Belleville area.

Schemgie · 08-09-2007, 10:25 AM

I am female, I am just amazed at how fast the weight if just melting off. I do have to admit I have completely rethought how and what I eat. I log everything I eat and exercise 3 times a week at Curves. I do have a total of 190 lbs to loose so I fully expect for the weight loss to slow down any time soon. But in the mean time I'll enjoy it.

robgoblin87 · 08-09-2007, 02:44 PM

wow schemgie awesome, i was done may 4th, but i havent felt so much restriction, actually had a fill yesterday...well see how that goes. BUt yeah i am from ottawa and with pre-op im down about....25ish pounds. Would you ever want to do a carpool for fills or something of that nature?? Also which clinic are you at??

Schemgie · 08-09-2007, 06:05 PM

I was banded in Toronto the TLBC however, I was referred to a doctor in Ottawa that can do the fills for a fee of 75.00 which is way cheaper that having to fly to Toronto, plus taxi both ways total bill 350.00. I have appointment with the doctor here in Ottawa on Tuesday so that I have my fills done here.

robgoblin87 · 08-10-2007, 10:43 AM

What doctor is that? And i guess its alright, but i just drive and its about 50-60$ gas and 800clicks.

Schemgie · 08-10-2007, 11:58 AM

His name is Dr. Gutauska on Broadview Avenue here is Ottawa

short c · 08-10-2007, 11:26 PM

I'm from Ottawa, and am going to Mx next week to have it done. I understand from my research that there is about to be a doc here who can do fills....

Schemgie · 08-12-2007, 07:03 AM

Yes there is a doctor in Ottawa. I've got an appointment to see him on Tuesday. The cost of fills or defills is 75.00 a bargain compared having to go to Toronto for the day.

short c · 08-12-2007, 05:27 PM

I'm being banded in Mexico by Dr Ortiz on the 15 th of August - THIS Wednesday!!!!

I'm a bit nervous about the incisions and feeling sore on the plane ride home 2 days later.....

also the no wine in the pre-op phase is being quite the adjsutment! I Know I'll be off it for awhile, but it si wierd as we have a glass of wine almost every day.. Time to break all kinds of old habits!

Wish me luck

SHort C

Cindy_D · 08-12-2007, 06:46 PM

Good luck Short C - why the decision to go to Mexico for banding? Just curious about the rationale and how you are going to manage aftercare. I am feeling quite fortunate to have found the Surgical Weight Loss Clinic and Dr. Cobourn in Toronto.

Cindy

loriely · 08-12-2007, 07:39 PM

Good luck short c. You will do fine on the plane back.

Schemgie · 08-14-2007, 06:50 PM

I had a fill today in Ottawa, which was great total in band to date 6.5 cc and 61 lbs weight loss.

The doctor mentioned that he is giving it some serious thought about doing the lap band surgery in Ottawa. I told he should as there is a large market here.

short c · 08-20-2007, 08:29 AM

It was a combination of the money ( half the dollars) and the fact that Ortiz, who I went with has done considerably more of these surgeries for a longer period of time than any of the Canadian docs, and is a proctor and trains other docs to do the procedure.
Now that I'm back , I can say that the operative experience was good, but that the post op support is negligable. But I'm resourceful and can find support where need be...

lapband-job · 03-24-2008, 05:47 PM

Hello can you provide contact info for Dr. Gutauska. Thx