hiddnstar 167 Posted July 30, 2010 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) Hi, Im in Mendocino County, 125 miles north of San Francisco. Banded in July! hiddn:rolleyes2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isa Bella 0 Posted July 30, 2010 Hello Californians, Im In los Angeles Borderline South Pasadena. I was banded on July 16th by Dr David Martin in Huntington Hospital in So. Pas I love this site and dont know what I wld have done without it. Im glad I came across it b4 surgery and Ive learned so much. Everyone has been so helpful & caring. Wishing everyone success Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yozimm 0 Posted July 30, 2010 Yes, I'm in Valley Center, CA - San Diego Cty, not too far from you. I'm glad you are happy with you're surgery. I am too, it's the most wonderful tool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hbrhonda 108 Posted August 5, 2010 I live in Huntington Beach, Ca. I was banded on July 16th, 2010 by Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana, Mexico. I am going for my first fill on August 30th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bayba792 0 Posted August 5, 2010 I'm in Hesperia Ca. I was banded by doctor Krahn in San Bernardino on Nov.09. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindes1982 0 Posted August 5, 2010 I'm in Hesperia Ca. I was banded by doctor Krahn in San Bernardino on Nov.09. I'm going to be having my surgery done by Dr. Krahn as well @ the end of August was he super strick about the pre-op diet with you? I haven't been doing that great...a whole month of the pre-op diet seem excessive...how did you do on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saraboo 21 Posted August 6, 2010 Hey there, I'm Sara. I live in Rancho Cucamonga, and I was banded 11/12/09 by Dr. Salimitari. :redface: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karlzmom 1 Posted August 6, 2010 Bakersfield here. Banded April 19, 2010. I am down 55 from top weight, with 37 being post op. No fills yet...so just kinda working the program. Welcome to the board...its a great place with great people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmySunshine 0 Posted August 6, 2010 (edited) Hello Everyone! Long Beach here Banded 12/14/09 :redface: On a 14cc band currently with 4cc fill Just had 1cc taken out due to severe vomiting. start weight 216lbs current weight 164lbs:thumbup: Goal 135lbs. Edited August 6, 2010 by AmySunshine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beachcitygirl 5 Posted August 6, 2010 Hi, I am not far from LAX. I was banded on 4/29/10. I love my band, but is hard work. Still dealing with the head hunger, but I am very happy to be down 40 pounds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrywood 0 Posted August 9, 2010 Berkeley in the house. Banded by Dr. Greg Broderick-Villa on Aug. 5, 2010. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellyodoran 12 Posted August 9, 2010 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. Hey Rockstardiva, I am from Porterville (well, actually)above Porterville. Springville. I was banded 8-3-10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isa Bella 0 Posted August 13, 2010 Hello everyone! How is everyone doing? Im going on 4wks Monday and been feeling really good. Hope everyone is feeling good. Lets keep each other posted on our journeys. Best of luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandradee0124 0 Posted August 14, 2010 Hey everybody! I'll be 3 months next week. ALREADY? The time has flown by! I feel fantastic -- more energy, more self-confidence, less depressed. I look forward to the next 9 months! I plan to be down 100 lbs on my banderversary 5/26/11 :-). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomore1212 0 Posted August 14, 2010 Hello all from California....I am in San Clemente... I was banded way back in 2007, I lost 75 lbs THE FIRST YEAR. after that I sort of fell of the wagon, starting going back to some of the foods I had been mssing. Good news is I only gained about 5 lbs, I recently got a another fill, and am very tight. So trying to get the last 30 lbs off. Im in the chat room once in while, say hello. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites