Hi, I'm new to this support stuff, although not that new to the band. I was banded on Dec. 12, 2007. Dr. Francis is my Dr. Good choice. I live in Buena Park. Side note: my daughter had the surgery on the same day, same Dr. We are both doing well. I have lost 66 lbs. and my daughter has lost 60 lbs. We have only attended 1 support group meeting, as they are inconvienent. The Fountain Valley meetings during the week would get us home around 7:30 pm and since my husband works very early in the morning, I would not be able to see him prior to his going to bed. The Saturday meetings are in Corona/Norco area. Way too far. I made the trip once. If there are more of you out there that woudl be interested in starting a group in OC, let's get together and just do it. As for Cakegal, congratulations on taking the first step to a new you! You won't regret it.
