I live in Murrieta Ca and I am looking for a 'buddy' close by who knows their stuff! I am a mommy of 3 and just banded in Aug. Got my first fill today and just feeling frustrated with this whole thing from my doctor to not knowing what the heck to expect!

Since my surgeon is in Orange, I cant get to the support groups there and Im looking for some close to home. If any locals know of any, let me know!

Thanks

I live in wildomar , I was banded in january What you want to know or need help with

I live in Murrieta Ca and I am looking for a 'buddy' close by who knows their stuff! I am a mommy of 3 and just banded in Aug. Got my first fill today and just feeling frustrated with this whole thing from my doctor to not knowing what the heck to expect!

Since my surgeon is in Orange, I cant get to the support groups there and Im looking for some close to home. If any locals know of any, let me know!

Thanks

I live in the Temecula/Murrieta area and am in the process of trying to get banded. I am also going through Dr.Owens. I am a mom to 4 little boys. I dont have a lot of answers but hopefully I will be banded soon!!

I live in the Temecula/Murrieta area and am in the process of trying to get banded. I am also going through Dr.Owens. I am a mom to 4 little boys. I dont have a lot of answers but hopefully I will be banded soon!!

My advice, check other surgeons. While he is a pretty friendly guy, I'm far from pleased with the process with him. I am a cash patient and have gotten more info on this website than from him or anyone on his staff...Not to mention that staff of his sucks at returning phone calls, nice enough girls, but still terrible at it. Last month I went to the Orange office for my first fill and waited in an empty waiting room for an hour. I went to speak to someone at the front desk to see what was going on and no one was there!

Anyways, that is my personal experience and would not ever recommend someone to him, and once I get my 3 fills that were included in my cost, I'm finding someone else to be my doctor. Hopefully someone who is more informative and helpful in this whole process.

I live in the French Valley, mother of 3, banded in July, doctor is in the OC as well. I would love to be support buddies! I am frustrated righ now. I have dropped 2 pant sizes but have only lost 7 pounds!!! How is that possible??? How is your process going?

I live in Murrieta Ca and I am looking for a 'buddy' close by who knows their stuff! I am a mommy of 3 and just banded in Aug. Got my first fill today and just feeling frustrated with this whole thing from my doctor to not knowing what the heck to expect!

Since my surgeon is in Orange, I cant get to the support groups there and Im looking for some close to home. If any locals know of any, let me know!

Thanks

I am in Murrieta, my banding surg date is 11/14/11 - Yeeks!!! Would love to meet some locals and get some support going for all of us, maybe a standing coffee date. BTW are we all to drink decaf now?

I know this post is a little old, but hopefully some of you are still interested. My band date is in April and I have been attending support group meetings in Corona but live in Menifee. I am the only Band patient who goes. Everyone else is bypass..... and I can see why. The doctor controlling the meeting actually said "Lap Band patients are not serious about losing weight". Really? Why would I want to go to a support group where the leader does not believe in me? Anyway, I know support is essential to success so I would love some local support.