Hi From Sacramento, CA

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Hello Everyone,

I was searching the net for support groups with members who have had or will have the band surgery. I have still a few more steps to complete, but I am very close to getting that "date". My coordinator mentioned it looks like it might be by the end of next month.

I look forward to all the topics and discussions with all of you, and I hope I can gain some valuable insight on what to look forward to.

THANKS FOR THIS SITE!! :whoo:

[Wendell Edwards 73]

Hello Everyone,

I was searching the net for support groups with members who have had or will have the band surgery. I have still a few more steps to complete, but I am very close to getting that "date". My coordinator mentioned it looks like it might be by the end of next month.

I look forward to all the topics and discussions with all of you, and I hope I can gain some valuable insight on what to look forward to.

THANKS FOR THIS SITE!! :whoo:

Hi there!

I have been to almost every Band site, this one is the best that I have found!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to LBT! I love your name! Good Luck to you and let us know when you get your date!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

I'm so glad to be here!

Sometimes, with stress and other factors this journey has been difficult to say the least. I have looked at some of the before/after pictures and I have to say - what an energy booster for me!

Look forward to all the communication.

[scanj05 0]

I am also from sacramento, who is your surgeon?

crystal

[Sassafras 0]

Hello and welcome! I am being banded Nov. 29th and have found this forum to be great for info and support!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

My surgeon is Dr. Aaryan Koura with Methodist. How about yourself?

[scanj05 0]

dr patching sacramento sutter

[juliegeraci 7]

HI there. I live in Gilroy. I've been banded 15 months and I've lost just over 60 lbs. You will love your band. Good luck.

[Irisheyes123 0]

This is a great site, isn't it!? Glad you found us. Good luck to you!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Thanks everyone! You all are awesome!

[Donna Q. 0]

Hi , I am from the sacramento area also ( Citrus Heights) and I was banded @ Stanford in 05 , I am now a patient of Koura ( thank God) , I really like him and his staff.

We also have an online , small support group called Sacramento_Valley_Bandsters@yahoogroups.com we usually meet once a month for a visit, we have about 70 or so online and we are from all different doctors .

I am not used to LBT board and really don't know how to use it very well , I am hoping it becomes easier!!! I am used to Obesity Help or the format on Yahoo........Hope I can figure this site out!!

Donna

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Hi , I am from the sacramento area also ( Citrus Heights) and I was banded @ Stanford in 05 , I am now a patient of Koura ( thank God) , I really like him and his staff.

We also have an online , small support group called Sacramento_Valley_Bandsters@yahoogroups.com we usually meet once a month for a visit, we have about 70 or so online and we are from all different doctors .

I am not used to LBT board and really don't know how to use it very well , I am hoping it becomes easier!!! I am used to Obesity Help or the format on Yahoo........Hope I can figure this site out!!

Donna

Thanks Donna, I will check it out! You're right about Dr. Koura - he and the staff are really great! It's nice to see some people in my back yard here!! :biggrin1:

I don't really have a problem with this format, as I have been posting on another board since 2002 that is very similar.

I have seen some Yahoo groups too, which is a little different - but I did notice too that when people keep quoting each other the thread can get really ugly (super long).

[magooz07 0]

Hi to everyone,

I'm also in the Sacramento area (Roseville) was bended on 10/25/07 I'm doing pretty good today I went for my post-op and was given the ok to start pureed diet....Yipee! so I tried something, refried Beans and to my suprise I was only able to eat about 5 or 6 small bites because I was actully full. Hey Donna Q where are these lap banders meeting held at?

Thanks

Kelli

[misspeesh95621 0]

I too am with Dr Koura and I also will be banded 2/11! I hope that we can keep in touch as we progress together!

Alicia