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IWannaBeSkinny

By IWannaBeSkinny, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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IWannaBeSkinny    0

IWannaBeSkinny
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Hi everyone! I am scheduled for Surgery on January 12th in Fresno with Dr. Higa.

I live in Modesto and would love to have a buddy close by. None of my friends or anyone I know have had the surgery. So, I would love someone who knows exactly what is going on :tongue_smilie:

If you are in the area...I would love to be buddies! Let me know.

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heartfire    4

heartfire
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Welcome!

I was banded in August at Fresno Kaiser. I live in Oakhurst. I go to a monthly support group at Kaiser that is open to ALL in the community that has WLS. It's the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Kaiser. Let me know if you're interested in attending after you're surgery.

Whoops! Just realized you said Modesto, not Merced! You're not going to want to drive 2 hrs, one way, for a 1 1/2 hour long support group meeting!!!

Hopefully you can find someone closer to you. Maybe try the Sacramento thread and see if you can get someone closer to you.

I'd love to answer any questions you might have or help in any way I can. I'm new to being banded but I've been on the boards for awhile.

Take care!

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Hi,

I live in Manteca and had Higa do my lap band almost one year ago. My date was 1/15/08. I know what you are going through. I'm sure you are so nervous. If you would like chat or meet I'm up for it!!! You are with an AWESOME DR.!! ONE OF THE BEST. Your in truly good hands. What hospital?

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susan1961    0

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Hi there! I had my surgery December 17 with Dr. Higa, at Fresno Heart. Wonderful experience, and I'm doing great. I'm in Sacramento area, and I'm happy to provide any help and support I can through this site- though it's too far apart for in person meetings. Best wishes to you. You're in good hands. I have been very impressed with him, his office staff, and the hospital.

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IWannaBeSkinny    0

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Hi everyone. Thanks so much for the messages. It is so nice to see people from around here.

Susan ~ how are your results so far? Was it a comfortable experience?

Puggy ~ I can't believe how close you are! Are you to goal yet? Have you had any complications?

cant wait to talk to everyone soon!

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