So CAL Bandsters

[IndioGirl55 32]

Yes we do have a lot in common. Where did you have your surgery done? I went to Dr Francis at Orange Coast Memorial in Fountian Valley. How are you doing so far with everything?

I live in Coachella Valley - Dr. Bobbie Palm Springs did my surgery

I am down 80.5 lbs - 9.5 to go to goal - all in all - i dont think this has been hard at all - i eat healthy 98% of the time allow myself treats occaissionally not often but enought - I exercise 3-4 times a week - I think I have finally got it - that this is a lifetime lifestyle change in my eating/exercise habit... It took 52 yrs - but by golly I think I got it.

[JeaLee 0]

What an inspiration.

[IndioGirl55 32]

What an inspiration.

Thanks !!! I love my band - it is a great tool - I love LBT as it is a great resource for support & education. I follow a weight watchers eating plan cuz I think it is the most well balanced - I can't do straight protien - I need my starches - I don't eat tons - but I do have rice for dinner almost every night.

[fishinglisa123 0]

hi im in the ie temecula anyone wanna chat hit me up banded in 06

[monakj 0]

hi im in the ie temecula anyone wanna chat hit me up banded in 06

Hi banded feb 08 I live in San Bernardino I started at 286 now at 251 slow lost not happy any suggestions. Oh yeah 2 fills

[kileyh 1]

Anyone in the south bay?

[edeva3 0]

Anyone in the south bay?

yeah! I am from Peninsula!

[echokitty32 6]

Hey everyone, I was banded this past July by Dr Liu in Garden Grove, Ca. I was 197 and am now 176. I know it seems like a small weight to start out with, but Im only 5', my BMI was 39....Ive had 3 fills now and it was the last one that really kicked things into gear. Anyone else out there that started at a lower weight like me? Or the same BMI? Id love to chat. :thumbup:))

[Tamjpjb 1]

Hi Echokitty-

I had Dr Liu also. I am 5 ft also and started out at 218. Now am down to 155. I feel great but have stopped losing. I'm at a plateau, but I have not been exercising like I know I'm supposed to. If you wanna chat, drop me a line. Tamjpjb@aol.com.

Tami

[ichbinseins 0]

Hi! I'm in Hawthorne. I don't have a date yet, but I'm excited Anyone near me?

[KikiVal315 4]

not hawthorne, but close enough i think )

i'm in norwalk, about 35mins away from you.

[ichbinseins 0]

not hawthorne, but close enough i think :thumbdown:)

i'm in norwalk, about 35mins away from you.

I agree :wub: How far along are you in this whole process? I'm just starting, first consultation tomorrow!

[chrisfer1 0]

Hi Kileyh,

I'm Christina, Im in San Diego

[KikiVal315 4]

I agree :thumbup: How far along are you in this whole process? I'm just starting, first consultation tomorrow!

sorry for the late reply!! its going to be 8months since my surgery, i don't regret a minute of it! so how did the consult go??

[ichbinseins 0]

sorry for the late reply!! its going to be 8months since my surgery, i don't regret a minute of it! so how did the consult go??

It went well! He said that I was a good candidate and said I should hear back from their insurance coordinator within a week! Which of course, is WAY too long. He also said I needed a clearance from my primary care doc and an upper GI and a psych eval. I've got them all scheduled, as well as 2 mandatory seminars and as of mid February, I'll be all set and ready to go. As long as my insurance agrees!