Anyone From Sacramento?

[gbunny 0]

Hi:

I am not aware of anything else, but if you can't make it I will attend and let you know what I find out.

Gbunny

[gbunny 0]

Hi:

I am planning on coming to the meeting on Saturday, have several questions to ask, will be great seeing everyone. Oh I am not driving myself my husband is bring me, so make room for him to.

Thank you

Gbunny

[roseyyyd1 0]

Hi ladies, and guys who ck in...

Just wanted to update you on the Sac Support Group with Kaiser. If you scroll back a few posts, location and info are there. But just wanted to update you all, so hopefully it will help plan ahead...the next group will be March 28th, 2009, a Saturday (it is usually the 4th Sat of ea month) from 11:00 AM to about 1:00 PM. Angel, one of the leaders who is very inviting, said she would give time for the banders to meet separately at the end of the meeting. Hope to see you all there!

It was great meeting swishbc, momcof3, also Nanci and a few other ladies. We had a great time meeting in person, comparing stories (from veteran banders to newbies to pre-ops) and enjoying a tangible support from each person!

Hope anyone can make it to the next group! Any info needed please just post here. Have a blessed day!:thumbup:

Edited March 3, 2009 by roseyyyd1

[scoobydoo 0]

Hi, I am scheduled to be banded by Dr. Machado on April 16th. A bit nervous, but mostly excited. Glad to see there are so many others from the Sacramento area. I am in Auburn.

[roseyyyd1 0]

Welcome Scooby-Doo! How exciting for you! How long has the journey been with looking into it to your surgery date?

A few here go thru Kaiser, but the support group in Sac (off of Bus 80, across from Arden) is held at a Kaiser facility and open to all. You are welcome to come! Post questions here, or join the chat room at any time, some real support there.

[scoobydoo 0]

Welcome Scooby-Doo! How exciting for you! How long has the journey been with looking into it to your surgery date?

Thanks for the nice welcome. I started the ball rolling in January by going to a seminar by Dr. Machado. Then started jumping through all of the insurance hoops and was approved on March 10th by my insurance co. (BS of CA) I had actually been thinking of the band for about a year before I decided it was right for me. I am excited about the upcoming surgery. So tired of being fat and want to start living again. Thanks for the support group invite, I may take you up on it. I know Dr. Machado has one also at Mercy San Juan off of Greenback, but not sure of the schedule yet.

[jus4kics 0]

Hi my name is Nanci you are a neighbor i live in citrus heights right off antelope/80 hope to meet you at the support group meeting on saturday at kaiser if you go to them

[AudsMom 2]

The support group at the kaiser in arden, was very informational i recommend everyone go:)

[scoobydoo 0]

Hi my name is Nanci you are a neighbor i live in citrus heights right off antelope/80 hope to meet you at the support group meeting on saturday at kaiser if you go to them

Hi Nanci, How long have you been banded and who did your surgery? We are definitely neighbors since I am in Auburn. I'd love to hear more about your band experience.:smile2:

[swrktp 1]

I am in Antelope so very close.......

I am being banded on April 13, 2009. Nervous but still quite sure this is the right thing for me..............

[jus4kics 0]

Hi Nanci, How long have you been banded and who did your surgery? We are definitely neighbors since I am in Auburn. I'd love to hear more about your band experience.:smile:

Hi scoobydoo! sorry just found your response I was banded in feb 2009 in SSF kinda was fustrated at first but getting the hang of it now. so far lost 20 lbs and had 1 fill next fill due on 4/28 I am hoping that fill will help more. I thought I wouln't be eating as much as I do now. but hey slow and steady wins the race right?

[jus4kics 0]

I am in Antelope so very close.......

I am being banded on April 13, 2009. Nervous but still quite sure this is the right thing for me..............

Hey SWRKTP congratulations! you are definately close just right down the street. so where are you getting your surgery done at? so will you be going to the support groups on the 4th saturday of the month at the kaiser bldg in arden area they are for anyone don't have to be a member if you give me a shout out in there love to meet ya.

[meandmyweightloss 0]

Nicole...How are you feeling? We met at the Kaiser support group....I was thinking of you and woundering how you were!!!

[daisysband 0]

When and were is the Kaiser support group and is it open to anyone or only Kaiser patients?

[roseyyyd1 0]

Hi Daisy and welcome! Actually it is open to WLS patients, and not just Kaiser patients. There are bypass patients AND band patients, we actually were a third of the group last month!

Please feel welcome to join us, a great place to learn, meet some pretty cool ladies AND of course good support!

For all interested...the address is...

Point West Medical Offices

1650 Response Road

Sacramento, CA 95815

You can enter either of the front doors, and walk towards the center and back hallway, there is usually a sign for the room we are in!

Just wanted to update you all, so hopefully it will help plan ahead...the next group will be April 25th, 2009, a Saturday (it is usually the 4th Sat of ea month) from 11:00 AM to about 1:00 PM. Angel, one of the leaders who is very inviting, said she would give time for the banders to meet separately at the end of the meeting. Hope to see you all there!