Orange County Bandsters

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I plan on being there, It should be fun and informative. I currentley belong to the Scripps group in La Jolla, But there support group meetings once a month do not discuss the matters that I feel need to be addressed.

Looking forward to meeting everyone, I hope I am not the only Male there!

[blulili 0]

Hey everyone!

Are you guys still planning on meeting June 10th at the Rainforest in Downtown Disney? If so...my husband and I would love to join you all. He's getting banded 7/18/07 & it'd be great to meet and chat.

Looking forward to meeting...

-Lili

[Vikki 2]

Yes we will be meeting on June 10th at noon at downtown Disney at the Rainforest cafe. I have a table set up for 15 people but might need to get a bigger one. Send me an email so I can add you to my dist. list. vikki4mymail@yahoo.com I hope to meet you guys there. Here is a picture of me so you guys know what I look like. I have red hair and freckles. Look forward to meeting everyone. :confused:

[Mikel909 0]

Hello, all. My surgery along with blulili's hubby is scheduled for July 18th of this year. I along with them would like to join you on the 10th if at possible? I will email you, Vikki.

[Vikki 2]

Okay, we are meeting this Sunday at Anaheim, Downtown Disney at the Rainforest cafe at noon. I am hoping to have a big enough table to seat everyone. We might have to sit at two tables if there are a lot of people that show up. I am going to take everyone's info so I can send it out and we can meet up again. If anyone has a pool we could do a pool party BBQ thing this summer. If any of you have any questions about the meet up please email me.

Thanks and I can't wait to meet the bandster locals of Orange County, LA California.

[Mikel909 0]

It was greeting meeting everyone, thanks for setting this up Vikki.

[Vikki 2]

It was nice meeting everyone. Let's plan on the end of July meeting up again. If anyone would like to offer their house or if anyone has a pool they would like to offer let me know. Here is a pic of our group yesterday.

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Yes, It was nice meeting you also. Look at all the Soups on the table, I bet the waitress thought she was serving a large group with lots of food and a big tip! LOL

I hope next time we have a place where it would be better for conversation,and perhaps a format where each person could speak on what has been going well,and what has not. Then the group could comment on it. I do feel support is the key to success.

[Sandy 0]

Yes, it was awesome meeting everyone! Its nice to put a face to the name.

Lili - you'll have to keep us posted on Raymond and Mike. Good luck you guys!! Can't wait to see you guys next time.

[blulili 0]

Oh my gosh, Jeff--that's hilarious (all the Soup on the table). So funny, but I really didn't even notice until the picture. BTW, how are you doing on your Water? ?? Update, please :-)

Vikki, thanks for arranging the meet and greet. It's so nice to have people to talk to that are local and are going through similar emotions/situations/crisis's/etc. I do agree that the next time we meet (at the end of July), it would be nice to meet somewhere where it's a bit more "intimate" and easier to have more conversation with everyone.

Like Sandy and everyone else has said...it really was great meeting you all and both Raymond and I look forward to seeing you guys at the end of July...Newly banded!

Take Care,

Lili

[mermaidsteph 0]

Hi everyone,

I'm in Irvine... do you guys still plan on meeting up? It'd be nice to be part of a local, 'in person' support group!

[lepez 0]

Hi Everyone,

I am interested in joining as well. Live in Lake Forest work in Brea. I am getting banded May 9th (this Weds) by Dr. Nguyen at UCI Medical Center. Just started my 3 day liquid diet and having major caffeine withdrawals. But would love to meet others and share the experience.

Kitty

Hello katspaww,

I have my last appointment with Dr. Nguyen on August 28 and will probably get my band in September. Could you share your thoughts about what you liked about Dr. Nguyen and if you have any complications. I think I am a little pre- surgery scared and want to know all I can about him from people who have had the band put in by him. Thanks.

P.S. I would love to get together with the group. I have to say, it was cool to see the faces of the people on this site.

[Ravenesqued 0]

Yes, yes, yes! I am so interested in meeting up. I haven't been approved yet for the band and will know more once I meet up with my doctor on Weds. I live in Fullerton and work in Cerritos. If it is after the 21st of this month, my schedule is open. Please keep me in the loop!