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Hi Vera and all other No. Cali bandsters. I'm in Hollister and getting banded on 8/21 (Monday) from Dr. Foster. I'm very nervous but all the info you all give is so reassuring and helpful. Thanks!

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Hi Jewels, I was banded by Dr. Foster in May and get my first fill on the 22nd. e-mail me if you have any speciific questions.

On the 26th a group from the Bay Area is meeting for lunch in Fremont. You are invited if your up to the long drive.

Hope all goes well :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

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Just wanted to say hi guys , allison 25 from orange county Mission viejo . was banded in mexico on 7-21-06 just wanted to say hello to my fellow cali people!

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lol well looks like im the only one here who was crazy enough to get it done in mexico , but i will say it was a wonderful experience , very clean and the doctors were very helpful and kind. I was a self pay and it was waaayyyyy cheaper down there. Good luck to everyone.

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Hey, to all the new Cali Bandsters WAAAASSSSSAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH

Here is the wave...

:faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint:

I just go banded on July 14th with Dr. Francis out of Dr. Laporte's office and I am feeling awesome!!!! If you guys want to get together let me know..

I am in Huntington Beach. ciao

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Hi Vera and all other No. Cali bandsters. I'm in Hollister and getting banded on 8/21 (Monday) from Dr. Foster. I'm very nervous but all the info you all give is so reassuring and helpful. Thanks!
Hi Jewel!

I met Dr. Foster back in 2003, she's very nice. My Doctor now is McKeen of Good Sam. (was banded by Dr. Sanchez, Monterrey Mexico) there's a great group in San Jose...being summer there is less activity...meetings and such. But I would love to meet up with you. I'm off Dunne in Holiday Estates on Anderson lake. PM me otherwise I'll be thinking of you on Monday!

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Yah I weighed in on Monday at 369 on my weight and today I was 355. Not to shabby... My scale is off so I am waiting to post my new weight until I do it at the doctors office.

I weighed in on surgery day at 348.1 so I will wait and see what the Dr. scale says next week during my first post op visit.

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Hi, I read your reply and guess what? I am nate's mommy too. My nate is 5, how about yours? how are you feeling? It looks like I am going to have my surgery in early Oct. how much is the procedure in Mexico?

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Hey Guys!

I'm in Bakersfield and was banded in 3/06 by Dr. Roberto Rumbaut in Mexico. I need a little encouragement and would like to join your chat.

Thanks! :nervous

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