Cali Bandsters Unite!!

[maya94115 0]

. 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.

I just read her book. It was really inspiring. He doctor that performed the surgery even had the surgery a few years ago. She looks amazing and is such an interesting woman. Really enjoyed everyone should check it out. I haven't been on here in a while I live in Northern Cali. If anyone is in the Bay Area let me know I would love do do something like the SCal bandsters are doing.

[Kim_in_SF 0]

hi Maya, I live in San Francisco and I think we should have a get together like the so-calers do, too! I'm not yet banded, but I'm working on it. I have Kaiser Permanente insurance, so I'm going through their bariatric surgery program. We have to follow a pre-op diet, which is sometimes easy, sometimes hard - yet another reason why I can't wait to be banded! Let's keep in touch...

[maya94115 0]

Hey Kim, let me know if their is anything you want to know about I have been banded since March 1st. I live in Walnut Creek by way of San Fran family and friends still live there. I go to support groups let me know if you would like to go.

Maya

[Vikki 2]

Hey there Calif peeps. I would like to try and set up a meeting for the Southern Calif area and am looking at Aug 5th Sunday. Not sure where we are going to meet yet but it might be at my house in Huntington Beach. If you are interested in going please send me an email at vikki4mymail@yahoo.com and let me know so I can add you to my list. We met up last month but at a the rainforest cafe which was loud so I am trying to get a better location to meet at so we can talk more. We all have questions and need support. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks

[Lisa_butterfly 0]

I am looking to see if anyone is even remotely close to me (Bakersfield). I am a slow loser 10 lbs in 12 weeks going soooooooooo slow 3 rd fill of 3.4cc feel some restriction but feel I could have another fill ..

I exercise 2 to 3 hours a day .. and about 1000 calories a day .. wish i could lose faster but I think because i am 48 it will be alot slower..

looking for a fellow lap bander for a friend

be well

Lisa

[L8BloomR 1]

Im in Ventura if anyone sees Dr Billy and wants to get together.

I live in Oak View and work in Ventura..... would love to meet, also!!

Karen

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hey any Cali-Bandsters out there!!

I just got banded yesterday. I'd love to give and recieve support. Anyone interested????

There is thread here Lucky #7's - that's the group for july banders

Congrates on band - I go 7/17

[Maryjo 0]

Hi, I just got banded and would also like to meet others. I live in Seal Beach and Orange, LA Counties are close for me. Hope to join in. Thanks. maryjo:car:

[Vikki 2]

We are going to meet at my house for Southern Cal group on Aug 25th at noon. If you interested in coming pls email me at vikki4mymail@yahoo.com and I will add you too the list. I am in Huntington Beach and look forward to a meet up to discuss a lot of different things. It will be a good round table discussion and stories to share.

Take care

[Maryjo 0]

Hi Vikki, I will be at your get together. I am a new bander (July 30th), and still have some healing. Remember, keep me posted on your email address.; Thanks maryjo

[Vikki 2]

Anyone in the Souther Calif. area we are getting together on Sat. Aug 25th at my house in Huntington Beach so if any of you are interested in joining us please send me an email vikki4mymail@yahoo.com I will send over my address information. The more the merrier and we need each other for local support!!! I look forward to the meet up.

[Jennifer4118 0]

I live in San Jose California. I was starting to feel a little lonely with not knowing if anyone was from here.

I was banded 7/31/07 with Dr Hahn from Fremont Kaiser. I was doing good on the second stage diet for the first few days. Sad to say I am back to eating normal foods.

Does anyone know of a good Support Group not to far from me?

Also, is there somewhere on the web or could you send me a good 1,2,3 stage diet plan? The one I have from Kaiser is pretty basic and boring.

Thanks!

[Vikki 2]

I just found out that Ali / Mahamad Ali's daughter who wrote the book fighting weight is going to speak at the Hyatt in LA next month. It is a free siminar and should be really good for us bandsters or if you want to bring someone who is thinking of getting the band. She started at 325 and is now 150 and has had the band for a few years. She is a spokes person for the band now and fighting obesity. Here is the site if you are interested in going. LAP-BAND®: Moment of Truth

[emilia12076 0]

hi, I'm in modesto, Ca

[lachica39 0]

emilia, who is your Dr. everyone I know goes to ALSA in Fresno, we have Central Calif Bariatric Surgery in Modesto. Do you know anything about them