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, :)

Hello there! Yes, Orange County!!!! I am in for any support group you would like to start. Let me know how many people respond. Until then please feel free to contact me for any reason! Here is my personal email address and we can exchange phone numbers to set up an OC support group. Ravenesqued@hotmail.com.

I work in Fullerton and I have been banded for a while so if anyone is interested in chating or just for motivation you can send me a message anytime.

i live in orange/santa ana/tustin :thumbup:

We have a group in OC if you want to join us for our next meet up it will be in January. you can email me at vikki4mymail@yahoo and I can give you more info. We have about 12 people now in our group and try to meet at least once a month at different location for either dinner or at a clubhouse to just visit and talk. Have a Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!

Hey! My name is Tara and I live in Fullerton, and I work in Brea. I am scheduled to be banded on Jan 16th in Newport Beach. I would love to get to know some girls around here as I have ZERO friends who know what I am in for. =)

Hi Tara,

I work in Fullerton if you would like to contact me I would love to be your friend.

Hi Tara and Esmeralda,

If you guys would like to come to one of our meet ups please send me an email at vikki4mymail.com so I can add you on our list. Where are you getting your band done in Newport Beach? I bet your nervous and if you have any questions please send them over. We all know how scary it is going into the surgery. There are three of us going to Mexico this Sat. and one is getting a fill the other two are just there for support. We have become really close because support is key.

Hello everyone! My name is Natalie and I am going to be banded on Feb. 2nd! YAY! I was just wondering if any of you guys get together for walks or exercise or anything? I just thought it would be nice to have some kind of walking or hiking buddy. For those of you that have had the surgery, how long did it take you before you felt fine to exercise?

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Hi everyone,

I'm Tiffeny from Westminster. I just had my band surgery on January 7th. I'm doing great. I'm anxious and a little nervous for my first fill. I started my weightloss journey at 356, lost 22 before the surgery and have now lost another 23 since. I'm down 47 pounds and so proud of myself. I look forward to talking with everyone. :cursing:

Hi Tiffeny,

My name is Debi. I live in Fountain Valley. I had my band done on August 6, 2008 by Doctor Leport at Orange Coast Memorial Hospital.

You have done very well in the weight loss department! I am down a total of 44 pounds, and have been at it quite a bit longer than you. I don't sweat it though - it took a long time to get to this size...and losing it is a long term adventure.

Don't fret about the fill. It sounds a little scary, but it is not that big of a deal. Personally (and every body is different), I didn't get any restriction at all until my 3rd fill a couple of weeks ago. But boy, once I started feeling restriction, it was everything I hoped it would be. I need to eat slowly and I can't eat very much volume. Just what I needed!

Welcome to bandland.

Debi,

Some days I fill completely satisfied with my meals, but then other days I'm starving. I control myself and don't cheat, but I hate not filling full. I'm hoping that once I get the fill I can go back to the beginning when I was not stuffed but full after eating. I did weight watchers for years and am so used to being able to eat as many veggies as you want, but on this you can't, and sometimes I just want more.

Hi everyone, I live in the OC and I am getting banded on Feb 12th...wish me luck!!

Connie,

Where abouts in OC are you?

Good luck on your surgery. Wow only 1 week away, you must be so excited. I was banded 3 weeks ago today and am so happy with the results. Look forward to hearing about how you are doing.

I am excited. I live in the city of Orange. My surgery is at Chapman Hospital through The New Program.

Wow...23 lbs already. That's great!!! Congratulations!

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Hi everyone! I live in Brea and will be banded by Dr. Kelly Francis on 03/25/08 at FVRMC. I actually have my first face to face appointment with her tomorrow. I've attended all my classes and have had my cardiac clearance. I'm really looking forward to this process! Wish me luck! And good luck to all of you in this process, too!