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Hi All! I was banded on 3/25/09. I'll get my first fill in a couple weeks. I live in Brea.

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How are you doing? Are you going to a support group meeting in the area? I had my surgery May 7th. and am doing well. Back to work and zero pain.... only mild discomfort.

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I'm doing good. I have not started going to any support groups yet. I've been busy with my son getting him ready for prom and graduation. May and June are really busy months for me. Maybe after all the graduation stuff is done. Glad to hear you are doing well. Good luck on your journey.

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I am up for a meeting let me know.

I was recetly banded on May 26th and would really love to meet with people who have been through it as well. I live near Long Beach and the OC (right in the middle in Cypress). Please let me know if there is one available. This summer is ideal for me and any evening week is good for me.

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Hi everyone,

I am up for a meeting just inform me ahead of time so I can make plans ahead of time. I live in Lakewood.

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Hi everyone,

I know that I have spoke to some of you about starting a monthly support group meeting. I'm ready to do it and wanted to know when everyone, who is interested, is available. It would be at my house in Westminster. I'm off of the 405 @ Beach. I was thinking of doing it on a Thursday night about 7:00. Enought time for everyone to get home from work, get dinner, and maybe relax a little before meeting up. I wanted to schedule one for this month and really want to get the ball rolling. I was thinking the 25th. Let me know what you all think. You can respond here or email me directly for more info at mamabutercup@yahoo.com Hope to hear from you all soon.

Tiffeny

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count me in as well!

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Hi there I live Huntington Beach My Surgery date is July 20 I would love to meet with you all and have a support group close to home. I'm nervous and excited about my new journey I would love to here about yours.

Thanks Tiffany for finding me:)

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Hi everyone,

I know that I have spoke to some of you about starting a monthly support group meeting. I'm ready to do it and wanted to know when everyone, who is interested, is available. It would be at my house in Westminster. I'm off of the 405 @ Beach. I was thinking of doing it on a Thursday night about 7:00. Enought time for everyone to get home from work, get dinner, and maybe relax a little before meeting up. I wanted to schedule one for this month and really want to get the ball rolling. I was thinking the 25th. Let me know what you all think. You can respond here or email me directly for more info at mamabutercup@yahoo.com Hope to hear from you all soon.

Tiffeny

Hi Tiffeny,

Did the support group meeting above ever take place? I live in Norwalk, CA and work in Buena Park. I would love to find a local monthly support group to attend.

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Hi Vicki,

I'm Tiffeny. You are more than welcome to join our support meeting. Our next meeting is schedule for Thursday August 27th @ 7pm. We meet at my house in Westminster. You can email me directly and I will give you more details.

mamabutercup@yahoo.com

Look forward to hearing from you.

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Hello! I just got banded last week and would love to hook up for some support. I live in Long Beach. Would I be able to join your group as well? Please e-mail me and let me know if it's possible.

Thank you!!

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Everyone is welcome to join us. If you want more info you can email me directly mamabutercup@yahoo.com I can give you more details.

Our next meeting is scheduled for August 27th @ 7pm in Westminster, my home.

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