Over the last 2 weeks I've gotten to know some REALLY nice folks here on the site, and the support here is just fantastic. I would love to meet some locals to the Orange County area .... Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Costa Mesa etc. I have not received my band.... I'm still in the approval stages but I thought there must be someone out here in Southern California that has been banded and wants to share their story and their wisdom to someone closer to home. Here's hoping, :)

Hi Connie,

What is the "NEW Program"?

Hi Everyone,

I am Connie, and I had the Realize Band in Feb 2009. Losst 90 lbs so far, but hit a plateau. Bad attitude plateau. I live in Orange and I go to the NEW Program for weekly exercise.

Hi everyone. I am getting so darn antzy. I have seen one surgeon so far & I see one in Tustin tomorrow. I then have one more interview set up at UCI a week from Thur. I want to get this show on the road & get this over with.... I keep wondering whats behind door number 2, I am talking about the jacked up fees. I had to cancel out on Dr. Oliak since my out of pocket was going to be $5500 & my insurance covers everything! I find that I am eating everything in sight, I cant get full enough... I dont know why I am doing this. I just want to get on with it.... I am also having a difficult time researching the OBand surgery center in Tustin. I cant find anything on it.

HI Connie!

Im hoping to have my surgery done at the NEW program i do plan to attend their meeting and excercise classes. WOuld be great to meet u!

Hi Everyone,

I am Connie, and I had the Realize Band in Feb 2009. Losst 90 lbs so far, but hit a plateau. Bad attitude plateau. I live in Orange and I go to the NEW Program for weekly exercise.

Have you heard of the N.E.W. program in Newport Beach? I too have met with a few surgeons. THe first being the 1-800-Get-thin which i deceided against! I also looked into the Obesity Center at Chapman hospital. Good luck to you. It seems to be a never ending journey but hopefully we will both get there!!

Hi everyone. I am getting so darn antzy. I have seen one surgeon so far & I see one in Tustin tomorrow. I then have one more interview set up at UCI a week from Thur. I want to get this show on the road & get this over with.... I keep wondering whats behind door number 2, I am talking about the jacked up fees. I had to cancel out on Dr. Oliak since my out of pocket was going to be $5500 & my insurance covers everything! I find that I am eating everything in sight, I cant get full enough... I dont know why I am doing this. I just want to get on with it.... I am also having a difficult time researching the OBand surgery center in Tustin. I cant find anything on it.

No I have not heard of the NEW program. I did really like the facility in Tustin called the 0Band center. I have elected to go there, no hidden fees so far. Now we will wait & see when my insurance gives the final ok, Crossing my fingers....

Have you heard of the N.E.W. program in Newport Beach? I too have met with a few surgeons. THe first being the 1-800-Get-thin which i deceided against! I also looked into the Obesity Center at Chapman hospital. Good luck to you. It seems to be a never ending journey but hopefully we will both get there!!

Hi everyone, I've been banded since 9/09 and have lost 75lbs so far. I live in Laguna Niguel. I'd love to answer any questions anyone may have regarding the lapband. XOXO

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Vsg two yrs and 4 months ago. OC.