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Hello, my name is Marilee and I have been banded 1 week today. I am loving this web site and ALL of the support that goes along with it. Thanks to ALL of you!!

I am JUST wondering how many of you are in CA too.

I am in Southern, CA (Moreno Valley):rolleyes:

Hi, Im in Mendocino County, 125 miles north of San Francisco. Banded in July!

hiddn:rolleyes2:

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Hello Californians, Im In los Angeles Borderline South Pasadena. I was banded on July 16th by Dr David Martin in Huntington Hospital in So. Pas I love this site and dont know what I wld have done without it. Im glad I came across it b4 surgery and Ive learned so much. Everyone has been so helpful & caring. Wishing everyone success :rolleyes:

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Yes, I'm in Valley Center, CA - San Diego Cty, not too far from you. I'm glad you are happy with you're surgery. I am too, it's the most wonderful tool.:rolleyes:

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I live in Huntington Beach, Ca. I was banded on July 16th, 2010 by Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana, Mexico. I am going for my first fill on August 30th.

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I'm in Hesperia Ca. I was banded by doctor Krahn in San Bernardino on Nov.09.

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I'm in Hesperia Ca. I was banded by doctor Krahn in San Bernardino on Nov.09.

I'm going to be having my surgery done by Dr. Krahn as well @ the end of August was he super strick about the pre-op diet with you? I haven't been doing that great...a whole month of the pre-op diet seem excessive...how did you do on it?

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Hey there, I'm Sara. I live in Rancho Cucamonga, and I was banded 11/12/09 by Dr. Salimitari. :redface:

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Bakersfield here. Banded April 19, 2010. I am down 55 from top weight, with 37 being post op. No fills yet...so just kinda working the program. Welcome to the board...its a great place with great people.

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Hello Everyone! Long Beach here

Banded 12/14/09 :redface:

On a 14cc band

currently with 4cc fill

Just had 1cc taken out due to severe vomiting.

start weight 216lbs

current weight 164lbs:thumbup:

Goal 135lbs.

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Hi, I am not far from LAX. I was banded on 4/29/10. I love my band, but is hard work. Still dealing with the head hunger, but I am very happy to be down 40 pounds!

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Berkeley in the house. Banded by Dr. Greg Broderick-Villa on Aug. 5, 2010.

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HEY! I'm central CA in the valley, Bakersfield. Welcome to the site! it has been my savior. I was banded June 09 and this site has got me through it all! It has become my doctor and answered all questions and concerns for me even ones my doc couldnt. USE IT! Its a wonderful resource and support.

Hey Rockstardiva, I am from Porterville (well, actually)above Porterville. Springville. I was banded 8-3-10.

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Hello everyone! How is everyone doing? Im going on 4wks Monday and been feeling really good. Hope everyone is feeling good. Lets keep each other posted on our journeys. Best of luck

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Hey everybody! I'll be 3 months next week. ALREADY? The time has flown by! I feel fantastic -- more energy, more self-confidence, less depressed.

I look forward to the next 9 months! I plan to be down 100 lbs on my banderversary 5/26/11 :-).

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Hello all from California....I am in San Clemente...

I was banded way back in 2007, I lost 75 lbs THE FIRST YEAR. after that I sort of fell of the wagon, starting going back to some of the foods I had been mssing.

Good news is I only gained about 5 lbs, I recently got a another fill, and am very tight. So trying to get the last 30 lbs off.

Im in the chat room once in while, say hello.

:)

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