Cali Bandsters Unite!!

[tztmama 0]

Hello, I am also a bandster her in San Diego! I was banded in Sept. 05. How much have you lost? My dr. is Dr. Owens. Do y'all still get together at Mimi's?

[kat72 0]

WOW! I haven't been to Mimi's in so long that I had forgotten all about it. Nice to know they're still keepin it goin. So far, I have only lost about 60 pounds. Due to insurance changes, I have been having tons of trouble receiving an adjustment from a well- qualified band surgeon. So, I have taken it up with the managed health care department in Sacramento. The last fill I had was in December. Although I have managed to maintain my weight due to extreme physical activity, I am more than ready to start losing again. It's time Despite all of this, I love my band. Overall, I have been having a fantastic journey! Hope you've been having a great journey with yours as well

[konrad williams 0]

68 pounds so far and loving it. Banded 2/06 Dr. Billy in Ventura is a great Guy. Surgery done in Truckee,Ca.

Happy Days, Konrad

[susana 0]

Hello Esmeralda I Am From Riverside But I Used To Live In Lynwood For 20 Years How Are You Doing

[bushbaby 8]

Hi I live in Riverside...nice to see this board active again...

[Esmeralda 2]

I am doing fine, if you ever need someone to talk to send me an e-mail and we can keep in touch.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Just found this tread - Have already been in contact w/Pamela from P.S. since we are about 20 miles apart - I have my 1st appointment w/Dr. Bobbie today - My journey begins :nervous

[susana 0]

Hello Esmeralda Its Me Susie How Are You ? I Hope Your Still Losing Weight I Am A Little Stuck Here I Haven't Lost Any Weight This Past Week Have You Ever Had Problems With Any Infections I Am Kind Of Worried Because Ive Been Having Problems With A Infection With My Port And My Doctor Gave Me Some Meds And Said This Would Help Afther Taking These Meds For Three Weeks It Seems Alot Better But Afther Reading So Many Post I Get A Little Scared My Doctor Says It Looks Like My Port Is Infected He Said Some Infections Can Actually Get Better Without Removing The Port For A Revision . I Am Scared Just Hoping Everything Clears Up ...

[socalgal3 4]

Hey Cali friends. Anyone going to the get-together this weekend in Anaheim? Some of us are getting together at the Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney at noon. I grew up in Riverside, so I live in San Diego. Down about 60 pounds in 11 months. Just saying HEY!

[Vikki 2]

I was so great to meet eveyone at the first So Cal bandster meet up yesterday at the Rainforest Cafe in Anaheim. Here is a picture of us and we would like to set up another one the end of July so if anyone is interested in joining send me an email to vikki4mymail@yahoo.com We even has two that joined us that are getting banded in July. Thanks everyone.:clap2:

[Kim_in_SF 0]

So cool that you SoCal'ers got together! Looks like it was fun!!! Any NorCal people around here? I'm not banded yet, but have started the process... oh, and I live in San Francisco. :-)

[Marin Connie 0]

Hi everyone, I am from Marin County, California. I had my surgery 4/4/07 and lst fill l month later. My problem is I can still eat large portions and have not got the feeling of fullness ever. Sometimes I feel as though my food is stuck in my throat rather than in stomach. I don't understand why that happens. Anyone out there that can tell me.

[Vikki 2]

Connie, It sounds like you still need more of a fill to get to your sweet spot. I have days where I can eat more than others but it is still hard to eat a full size meal because of restriction. I would call and talk to your Dr. if you feel you are eating as much as before being banded. The whole point of this tool is for us to feel full quicker so if you are not achiving this then you should check with your Dr. and schedule a fill. I think everyone is different when it comes to feeling a PB. Sometimes I get a pressing pain where my band is and that signals "Stop Eating" or you will be in lots of pain. Sometimes it is a feeling of the top of my esophegus and my food doesn't want to go down and you want to hit your chest as to unlodge it. I think that I might have a very sensative esophegus which has been the case since I recieved the band. I have learned to listen to my body when the pain starts or the pressure and to put down the fork and walk around for awhile. I then tend to get the fullness feeling more than as to keep eating. Hope this helps. I have read that it might take up to 6 fills to get the restriction that is needed. Some it might be the first. Everyone is different. I ordered a book on Amazon today that was written by Mahamad Ali's daughter called Banding...Fighting weight. I just found out on another thread that she had even been banded. Who knew. She had lost a big amount and I can't wait to read her story.

[tinagirl 0]

Hello, I'm from Barstow Ca. My date is june 29th,

Can

[tinagirl 0]

Hello, I'm from Barstow Ca. My date is june 29th,

Can we drink tea w/sweet and low/