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Hi Caliblonde and Adri. How has your progress been? I'm in OC too n wondering if u guys found a group yet :0)

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I am from Palmdale Ca.

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Hi get in my belly

I had my surgery at UC Irvine and they have a long standing support group for wls patients. I have only gone once and may not be able to go again for awhile because I am going back to school. But here is the address to the website, maybe you can give them a call and see if anyone can attend. It meets the 3rd tuesday of each month. See the "events" portion of the web page. http://www.healthcar...trics/index.asp

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Adri, Thank u. ;0) I sent u a message too.

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Oh I love your ticker!!! I'm in Santa Clarita and 14 months out.

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I know that lilmissdiva has a support group forum. You might want to hit her up for help on where and when they meet.

Kelly :)

Hi! I'm pre-op in Sacramento. Would like to join a support group here. Any info is appreciated!

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Thanks, Kelly! Hi LilMissDiva, the link is not working. Is there a group meeting in Sacramento? Thanks again.

Hi Lessizmoore,

I have heard through the Kaiser message board that there is a support meeting every Thurs 7pm at Raley's @ Madison/Fair Oaks. They say it is not affiliated with Kaiser, and is open to anyone pre or post op. I have not verified this myself, but I need to drag my butt over there ;)

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I'm from Los Angeles (Koreatown). I moved here in 2002 and love it!

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I"m from Northern Calif in the foothills I will be having my surgery on Jan,10 and I"m so looking forward to getting this done I started this journey on Dec,9.2009 and Ive been through the ringer.My surgery was denied after all the insurance put me through in Oct 2011.I appealed it along with my primary Dr and Surgeon and I still can't beleive I won my appeal. So im getting my self and my household ready.Good Luck to all !!!

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