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Hi,

Yes, we're still planning to have meetings. The woman who said we could have meetings at her home has just moved, and I think she's finally settled. I'm going to talk to her, and will let everyone know when the next meeting is.

thanks for asking.

Debbie

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I'd like to get on that support group action too! I'm going to the 3/18 group at Providence St Joseph's to meet the requirement that Dr. Quilici has for pre-op, but I'd like a long term support group just for the band. My roommate just got banded, we live in Pasadena and are committed to making a change in our lives - a support group would really help with that.

I have a high BMI (51ish) so Dr. Quilici seems to think bypass is better for me. However, I'm only 28 and don't have any other health problems besides obesity, and I prefer lapband over bypass (for MANY reasons), so I'm stickin to my guns and going with the band! Slower weight loss is ok by me, that means less saggy skin, less hair loss, and hey - it's adjustable for life! Come on now, bypass is just scary compared to the band in my opinion. :thumbup:

Ok I got off track, but in any case I'd love to attend a bandster support group!

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I would love it also. I was just banded on 3/8 and I think it would be GREAT to meet up with fellow bandsters in the area. Keep us posted.

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Shall do. We just had a meeting a few weeks ago so it won't be for awhile. The meetings really help me to stay on track and offers support and information.

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I want in on the support group. I'm in Canoga Park. I was banded 2-25-09. :thumbup:

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I'm going to suggest that we have the meeting during the week in which Dr. quilici's groups don't meet, and also that it be on a tuesday. I'll talk to the woman who is hosting the meetings and see if that's all right with her. I don't know about anyone else, but I'd love to have a meeting at least once a month. I could sure use that!

Debbie

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I'm being banded by Dr. Quilici on March 26th and would love to be a part of your local band support group also if possible! :)

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Hi Everyone,

I am just in the starting phases. I am out in Thousand Oaks but would love to have a local support group. I am hoping to have the surgery around the middle of may.

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Yes, I would be interested in attending a support group as well. :thumbup:

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SAN FERNANDO LAPBAND MEETING!!!

There is going to be a San Fernando Lapband meeting tomorrow, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. in Burbank at Marissa's house.

See Marissa's telephone numbers, address and directions below:

Marissa's Cell number is:

(210) 797-6614

Marissa's Home number is:

(818) 859-7524

Her address is:

707 E Orange Grove Ave, Apt E

Burbank, CA 91501

*DIRECTIONS TO THE HOUSE (HEADING NORTH ON THE 5):*North on the 5, exit Olive Street. Follow the exit to the right which putsyou on Angelino Street. Go straight all the way down until you hit SeventhStreet (into the neighborhood area, past San Fernando, Glenoaks and Sixth).Take a right on Orange Grove and then park where you can (anywhere in thatintersection).

*ONCE YOU ARRIVE:*It is on the Northwest Corner of Orange Grove and Seventh Streets. The second house on the left. There are a bunch of really tall trees in a linenext to the drive way and a huge Water wheel out front. Follow the trees topass through the gate. My apartment is all the way down at the end on thesecond floor. Up the stairs. There is only one set of stairs there :drool:

We would appreciate it if you would let Marissa or me know if you can make it to the meeting.

Ellen

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