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:)

L.A.- We never did get together. I am in Copper Creek in Oro Valley. I would love to get together. Have you been to the new Pages in Progress on Orange Grove and River? Nice!!!!!!!! I am planning on cropping there this next Sunday 1/27 at around 1 pm. I am also trying to get a group together next Friday 2/1. They have late night cropping parties from 6-12. Fun, fun, fun! I will send you my emails and phone numbers in a private message. Call me.

I got your PM. Thanks! yes I have been there... can't wait til they get more stuff in. My close friend lives in Copper Creek.

Does Dr. Schwartz put you on any kind of a pre-surgery diet? Thx.

Yes, He likes you to lose some weight before the surgery to make it easier.

Thanks. I always like to know what's up ahead. I guess right now his office is waiting for a response from UHC.

I live half way in between Tucson and Phoenix near Arizona City. I have not been banded yet. I have yet to attend a seminar or meet with my PcP for a referral to a Bariatric Doc. I sure would like to meet some people who have gone through it. I've been pretty inspired by this forum but meeting folks in person would be great. I would be willing to drive to Tucson or to Phoenix.:thumbup:

A couple of us are planning to get together in Tucson soon. Send me a private message and I will get you the details. Welcome to the board!

I'd love to get together with some people in Tucson! Send me a PM, too, if you want!

I too live in Tucson and was banded by Dr. Schwartz on 2/6. Is it just me or is Dr. S always seem to be running short on time.:biggrin:

Yup! The good thing is that after your initial visits with him you will see Scott his assistant. He is the best! I haven't seen Scwartz since my 2 week check up and finally at my 1st fill at 6 weeks.

How are you doing??? Such a newbie! We (4 of us bandsters) are getting together this Friday for lunch. You are more than welcome. Chilis on Cortaro at noon. They have great soup!!!! Let me know via PM and I will get you a few contacts and phone numbers.

Good Luck and I am anxious to talk to you.

Hi everyone! I am new to this board and I know that this post is really old but I'd love to hang out with fellow Tucsonians! I am seeing Dr. Jeff Monash who is in the office with Dr. Schwartz. I am not banded yet but I am totally on my way! Can't wait!! Oh and I am a scrapper too!! Lookin forward to chattin with everyone! :redface:

Yeah!!!! I would love to meet you. I will send you a personal message with my info. Was today your first appointment??? Congrats!

yes my first appt with the surgeon was today! I am so excited! I am having my psych eval on the 22nd and then they will submit everything to the ins. and then I should be having my surgery this time next month.....as long as everything goes well!!! wahooO!

This has got to get annoying, but I still think we should do a Tucson meetup. hahaha.

HEY!!! I'm another Tucson gal! (Well, Marana really.) I saw that someone else also lived here in Continental Ranch. WOOT!

I'm a scrapper and was just told a couple weeks ago about Pages in Progress. It's ABOUT TIME that there's a store out our way! (Got a little old driving out near El Con just to go scrap on Friday nights. lol)

Are y'all still considering a get together??? If we wait until the weather's warm I'd even be willing to host a pool party for us! lol.

I'm getting banded on the 14th with Dr. Chaisson.:huh2: