So CAL Bandsters

[missSD 0]

Hello everyone! I am new to this forum and i am not banded yet but will be soon! I also live in Chula Vista.. 5 miinutes from the border lol I would love to get togther at a local meeting and I will be joining the yahoo group next!

[JewelsInLove 0]

Hello! I am also new. I live in Johnson Valley, California. It is in San Bernardino County, the nearest big cities are palm springs and victorville. I am in the middle hehehe. I am being banded on 9-20, this coming wednesday. Anyone close to me that knows of any groups or anything I can attend? Anyone want to create a group?

[JWH 0]

Does anyone still look at this site?

CHULA VISTA here!

Jess

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banded 10/06/06

Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana

Start 250, surgery 235

[ahaizlip 0]

Hi All,

Any So Cal have Dr. Liu? I have scheduled him for November 14th.

[Tamjpjb 1]

ahaizlip,

I have been considering lap band and consulted with Dr Liu. How was your experience with him? Any complications? Were you banded in LA or Orange?

Tami

[kity 2]

Hey All,

Anyone still looking at this thread? I am in Palm Springs! PM me if you're close and wanna chat.

[Tamjpjb 1]

Hi Pam,

I'm in Riverside.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hi - I am in Indiio - looking into getting banded...

[cchristys 0]

I'm a patient of Dr. Liu's. I've been banded since Feb 13. He's an awesome Dr. No complications. You are in the right hands with him and his staff.

Charlotte

ahaizlip,

I have been considering lap band and consulted with Dr Liu. How was your experience with him? Any complications? Were you banded in LA or Orange?

Tami

[JoyG72 0]

Not sure if anyone is checking this thread anymore but wanted to say hello to other So Cal band-folk. I am seriously considering this proceedure and the closest doctor would be Dr. Douglas Krahn. I have not seen his name much on this site... anyone able to recommend his work?

[IndioGirl55 32]

Not sure if anyone is checking this thread anymore but wanted to say hello to other So Cal band-folk. I am seriously considering this proceedure and the closest doctor would be Dr. Douglas Krahn. I have not seen his name much on this site... anyone able to recommend his work?

Hi Joy

We get emails that tell us someone reply to a thread which we subscirb to - you will see once you post...

I don't know your doc - I only know mine and I only found 2 that knew him - Good Luck on your journey - read all the post on this site (good & bad) and you will have all the info you need to make the right deceision for you..

[beardpa 0]

JoyG72 -captain danbo is the man you want to talk to. This is his Dr. He is located in San Bernadino Ca. Correct?

[love2bethin 0]

Hi all, I am brand new to the group. I haven't even set a date yet-- waiting on insurance.

Curious though (even though this has prob been asked already somewhere on this site)-- DO YOU REGRET IT AT ALL?

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hi all, I am brand new to the group. I haven't even set a date yet-- waiting on insurance.

Curious though (even though this has prob been asked already somewhere on this site)-- DO YOU REGRET IT AT ALL?

Nope... I don't regret it at all...... I have lost 26.5 lbs since July... The first week the pounds dropped off and have been 1 - 2 lbs a week - which is what they tell you to expect - You need to know that 75% of your success will be up to YOU - NOT THE BAND - good food choices - exercise and controlling your head hunger. I will be full but still want to eat and i have a hard time at night. I am a night eater. I don't have food to fill up my evenings any longer. I don't have a fill yet - went to dinner at Outback last night - had a few blooming onions - 1/4 cup clam chowder - couple of bite of my steak - and a baked potato and i was STUFFED.. Came home and had 1/2 piece of cake (it was my daughter in laws bday) and could not eat anymore. I eat alot of fish - chicken and veggies - i have 1/2 cup of brown rice or Pasta with my meal. I am making good food choices and am eating heahtly... I still want to eat fattening foods- the band does not take away that - But I am determined to get this weight off.... I would do it again in a minute - can't wait until Wed - when i get my 1st fill...

Read, Read, Read and ask questions - Good Luck on you WLS journey

[VLP 0]

Since my banding a year ago, I've lost 71 pounds. Do I regret having surgery? HELL NO!!! I'm loving every minute of it!

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Good luck to you!