CLAUDIAGDLMEX 0 Posted January 30, 2007 :clap2: new to this forem wodering anyone in San Diego or chula vista area to share your story with me and your progress. enjoy your day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bethlarry 0 Posted February 3, 2007 dose any one have western health advantage insurance . my question is they want me to go to 6 months of execise and diet classes to resubmit for approval dont know what to do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandlam 0 Posted February 10, 2007 bethlarry, I'm in the same situation with my HMO (HealthNet). They require the same 6 month diet. I talked with my Doctor and he issist that due to the complications from the surgeries the medical industry had to start becoming more strict on who they allow to have it done. The 6-month diet is to weed out those who just need a little medical supervision to lose weight. Also, once you jump through all of those hoops, you will learn to appreciate the lap band and respect it. -Prebander Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyrebal 0 Posted February 12, 2007 SoCal - Just banned 2/9/07.... I'm in West Hollywood!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aronoel619 0 Posted February 14, 2007 I'll be banded tomorrow. :mad: Are there any San Diego bandsters out there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EverSoQute 0 Posted February 16, 2007 Hello I am in Oceanside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EverSoQute 0 Posted February 16, 2007 :biggrin1: Hello I am in Oceanside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetmama510 0 Posted February 17, 2007 I'll be banded tomorrow. Are there any San Diego bandsters out there? I hope your surgery went well!! I was banded on 2/14 and im doing quite well!!! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lmd 0 Posted February 18, 2007 I live on the SF peninsula, Dr. Cirangle did my surgery 18 months ago. It has been a complete success. I have about 6 bandsters that I get together with locally. We have lunch occasionally and talk on the phone. Dr. C. is mainly doing Verticle Sleeve Gastrectomies now. A friend of mine went for the band and had VSG done by Dr. Cirangle. She is doing great. Laura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetmama510 0 Posted February 18, 2007 Hey Laura! Where do you guys usually meet up at? It would be great to meet with other "banders" that are going through the same thing. I live in Oakland---not far from SF -Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shellybeans 0 Posted February 18, 2007 Hey Amanda and Laura, I live in San Leandro and would like to get together with others in our area for support. Let me know when ever and and where ever. It would be great to have a support system close. Good luck to both of you and to all Cali Bandsters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aronoel619 0 Posted February 19, 2007 I'm 4 days post-op and I'm doing well. I was a bit feeble for the first few days, and somehow I sprained my left thumb. Pain is not an issue, and the gas has subsided. Today has been my best day so far.:clap2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desiree1970 0 Posted February 20, 2007 I live in Riverside and will be banded in Bev. Hills March 23rd by Dr. Liu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cchristys 0 Posted February 20, 2007 Hi Desiree!! Just wanted to let you know that I was just banded by Dr. Liu on Feb 13 and I'm feeling great. :clap2: Good luck on your banding! You are in great hands. I live in Riverside and will be banded in Bev. Hills March 23rd by Dr. Liu :mad: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgagliardi 0 Posted February 26, 2007 I need band buddies beacause as of right now Im all on my own w/ my skinny hubby who has no clue whats going on:help: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites