Hi,

I'm new to this site and just banded 7/16/07. Are there any other bandsters in Tucson? I see alot are from Phoenix. Let me know.

Lori:)

Lori,

Hi! Just caught your thread. I am from Tucson and was banded on 8/1 by Monte Schwartz. I would love a local buddy that I could talk to. I weighed in almost exactly at your weight to start. Looks like we are going to be running neck in neck. I would also love a friend to exercise with on the weekends. I find it hard to keep up with some of my thinner friends. Someone who understands what I am going thru at this point would be great. I am not sure if we can exchange personal info or if you even want to. Please respond.

Christine (wilem)

Hi Christine,

I live on the far northwest side in Marana. I'll send you my info in a private message. I was banded by Dr Schwartz on 7-16. I just saw him yesterday. I haven't had a fill yet. I'm not very inventive with food and I could always use more help with what to eat.

Lori:)

Hey Lori ~

I was banded 06/26/06... my beginning weight was 300. I am now down to 197... 50 to go, but it's going slowly. Anyway, I also live on the far northwest side... in Dove Mountain. Were you banded locally?

It's great to have you here!

Sedonagirl - I live in Coppercreek, right up the street on Tangerine. Would you mind if I sent you a private message?

Of course you may... looking forward to hearing from you!

I actually live across the highway in Continental Reserve! We're not too far apart. I was banded here in Tucson on 7/16/07 by Dr Schwartz. We should all get together. Let me know.

Lori:clap2:

I am in Tucson as well and see Dr Schwartz, banded in July 07 would love to hear from you.

heatherjune, sedonagirl and bearyariz, - I see Dr. S on Thursday. I can hardly wait to tell him we are all "banding" together. I would love to get together will all you guys. Let's plan a meeting. I am available most evenings, Friday afternoons after 12 and all day Saturday. Sundays I leave reserved for my kids.

My hobbies include my 3 boxer dogs, sewing, and scrapbooking. I am also trying to include exercising in there. Ha! Let me know what you guys think! Chris:clap2: :whoo: :clap2: :whoo:

Hey guys(girls),

I'm available weekday evenings and Saturdays when my Mom is working. Let me know where and when you guys want to meet. I have plans this Saturday though. Let me know!

Lori:car:

So does everyone like Dr Schwartz? He seemed rushed when I went to his seminar, so I wasn't sure if he was that way at his office.

Thanks!

He is just very much a straight shooter which I like. Definately not warm and fussy. I went in initially with a page full of questions and he answered them all. Maybe that forced him to slow down. I have not had a fill with him yet. When I went for an appointment at my 1 month mark, I saw him for about 30 seconds, but I really only wanted a fill and he would not let me. I go back for my first fill next Thursday 9/20. His office staff is great and definately responsive if you have any questions.

Let us know what you decide. I take it you have not had surgery as of yet? Good Luck with your decisions.

I would love to meet up with you guys if that's ok. I don't really have anyone here. I was banded up in PHX, but I live down here in Tucson. Let me know.

neveragain - We have yet to meet up, but absolutely you are invited when it happens. Congrats on such a teriific start. Wow, 40 lbs. I can hardly wait till I can say that. Where do you live in Tucson? Private message us and tell us all about yourself. It will be very nice to have friends who are going thru just what we have. Thanks for responding.:clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

PM's are sent!

Hi guys. I know I am late to this thread... but was wondering if you all started up a group or not? I live on the NW side of Tucson and would love some band buddies.

Wilem: I am a scrapbooker also!