pixistix 1 Posted August 14, 2010 Hi guys, I'm in Long Beach (Hi AmySunshine!) It's too bad most of us are so far apart -- we could start our own IRL support group! I was banded 4/22/10 and have had good restriction for about a month. Now I'm really starting to feel good. Good luck to all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blkgolf23 0 Posted August 14, 2010 Sacramento CA in the house, I was banded 8/9/2010 Dr Greenberg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xenay 0 Posted August 14, 2010 Hello I am from Ontario, Ca. I was banded June 16th 2010 by Dr Krahn in Tustin. This is the best journey I have been on so far. Down 42lbs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cocoabean 430 Posted August 15, 2010 Hi all, San Diego here! Checking in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moo 0 Posted August 15, 2010 Hi I live in santee I am feeling tired etc ... Cuz I just got my band today! My heart rate was super fast the whole time they couldn't find reason for it but I was super scared Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trazola 2 Posted August 15, 2010 Hey all, I'm Tracy and I live in Corona, CA. I was banded on July 27th and I'm currently in Bandster HELL! Come'on fill! Any advise to get through it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emjay01 0 Posted August 15, 2010 Hi all! I'm from Orange county, anaheim to be exact. Banded aug 12, 2009 starting wt at 245 and a year later down to 120 and feeling great!! Met my goal within a year after being banded! Best decision I've ever made! Good luck to everyone!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hottieinaroundbody 32 Posted August 15, 2010 Hi guys!! I'm in cali too...Covina to be exact. Banded November 2009. Down about 70 lbs... down from a size 20 to a 6! Totally loving my band. Best of luck to my fellow CALI bandsters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isa Bella 0 Posted August 16, 2010 Hello to all Cali bandsters. Moo~ Hope your feeling better. Keep us posted:) Emjay & Hottie~ I saw both your profiles Congrats to you both for your accomplishments. What an inspiration u2 are. Im 4wks post-op and my fill is coming up in 2 wks(cant wait) So far Ive had a good experience. Im taking it 1 day at a time but at the same time cant wait till next year. Hoping I look 1/2 as good as you both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pixistix 1 Posted August 16, 2010 Hey all, I'm Tracy and I live in Corona, CA. I was banded on July 27th and I'm currently in Bandster HELL! Come'on fill! Any advise to get through it? Hi Trazola, All you can do is eat good nutritious food and exercise to the extent that you can. It's terrible waiting for real banded life to begin. I've had good restriction for about 5 weeks and it's WONDERFUL. Absolutely worth the wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mom05 0 Posted August 16, 2010 I am in San Diego, banded 06/15/10 I'm in San Diego too,,, scheduled to get banded in Sept. Who is your doctor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beachcitygirl 5 Posted August 16, 2010 Hey pixistix, I live 20 min from you, and I get my fills in Long Beach. I was Banded 4-29-10 and I am also feeling restriction now. My start wight was 250 as well. Best wishes to all my California Neighbors!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandradee0124 0 Posted August 16, 2010 Live in Irvine, Surgery in Orange, Surgeon and support groups in Brea. Loving the 57 :-). Banded 5/26. 2 fills and doing good at that. Somedays I'm in my sweet spot, other days I'm hungry. I'm dealing though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isa Bella 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Live in Irvine, Surgery in Orange, Surgeon and support groups in Brea. Loving the 57 :-). Banded 5/26. 2 fills and doing good at that. Somedays I'm in my sweet spot, other days I'm hungry. I'm dealing though. Hi Sandra, glad your feeling some good restriction. Today Im 4wks post-op and my 1st fill in 2 wks & cant wait. Are the support group meetings in Brea for any SWL patient or are they for the medical group where you had surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trazola 2 Posted August 17, 2010 Hi Trazola,All you can do is eat good nutritious food and exercise to the extent that you can. It's terrible waiting for real banded life to begin. I've had good restriction for about 5 weeks and it's WONDERFUL. Absolutely worth the wait. I am following my WW plan from before, emphasizing the Protein. I am loosing but very, very, slowly! Waiting patiently Thanks for the advise, I'll take any and all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites