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Hello, my name is Marilee and I have been banded 1 week today. I am loving this web site and ALL of the support that goes along with it. Thanks to ALL of you!!

I am JUST wondering how many of you are in CA too.

I am in Southern, CA (Moreno Valley):confused:

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HEY! I'm central CA in the valley, Bakersfield. Welcome to the site! it has been my savior. I was banded June 09 and this site has got me through it all! It has become my doctor and answered all questions and concerns for me even ones my doc couldnt. USE IT! Its a wonderful resource and support.

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Orange County (Irvine) here, banded 5/26 by Dr. David Oliak.

Welcome!

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Hi There!!! I'm Diane and I'm from Fillmore, CA (Ventura County)! I was banded 6/4 and love this forum. It's nice to see others from CA. I was banded by Dr. Quillici through Cedars Sinai in Burbank.

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I am in San Diego, banded 06/15/10

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Hello~

I am in Ventura and will be banded tomorrow July 8th in Huntington Beach bu Dr. Feiz.

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I am from northern ca, 90 mile north of lake tahoe!

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Hello~

I am in Ventura and will be banded tomorrow July 8th in Huntington Beach bu Dr. Feiz.[/quote

Oh HOW exciting for you.....Good Luck and welcome aboard!:thumbup:

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Hello!! I'm in Ontario, CA. I was banded on 03/10 by Dr. Madan in Beverly Hills.

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Also from Irvine. Banded Feb 18th on my 3rd fill and feelin FINE!!! <3:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

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I'm in La Quinta, just west of you in the Palm Springs area. I was banded on June 8th by Dr. Coon in Riverside. Did everybody feel the earthquake? Certainly gave us a good jolt!

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Studio City, Dr. Lyass in West L.A.

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I'm in Bakersfield, CA as well and LOVE this site! I was banded in January of this year and am down 63 pounds! Yay!

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Congrats on your successes everybody! We should have a reunion somewhere fun next spring! LOL. :)

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Hi Everyone. I am new to this web site and still waiting to be banded. I have been driving to Beverly Hills for appointments. Now I find out that I can get it done closer! I live in Moreno Valley which is about 10 miles east of Riverside.

Hope to hear from anyone out this way or in the So Cal area.

As you see by my log in name, my name is Debbie....just kidding...(:rolleyes:) it's really Linda.

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