Hello Everyone,

I was searching the net for support groups with members who have had or will have the band surgery. I have still a few more steps to complete, but I am very close to getting that "date". My coordinator mentioned it looks like it might be by the end of next month.

I look forward to all the topics and discussions with all of you, and I hope I can gain some valuable insight on what to look forward to.

THANKS FOR THIS SITE!! :whoo:

Hello Everyone,

I was searching the net for support groups with members who have had or will have the band surgery. I have still a few more steps to complete, but I am very close to getting that "date". My coordinator mentioned it looks like it might be by the end of next month.

I look forward to all the topics and discussions with all of you, and I hope I can gain some valuable insight on what to look forward to.

THANKS FOR THIS SITE!! :whoo:

Hi there!

I have been to almost every Band site, this one is the best that I have found!

Welcome to LBT! I love your name! Good Luck to you and let us know when you get your date!

I'm so glad to be here!

Sometimes, with stress and other factors this journey has been difficult to say the least. I have looked at some of the before/after pictures and I have to say - what an energy booster for me!

Look forward to all the communication.

I am also from sacramento, who is your surgeon?

crystal

Hello and welcome! I am being banded Nov. 29th and have found this forum to be great for info and support!

My surgeon is Dr. Aaryan Koura with Methodist. How about yourself?

dr patching sacramento sutter

HI there. I live in Gilroy. I've been banded 15 months and I've lost just over 60 lbs. You will love your band. Good luck.

This is a great site, isn't it!? Glad you found us. Good luck to you!

Thanks everyone! You all are awesome!

Hi , I am from the sacramento area also ( Citrus Heights) and I was banded @ Stanford in 05 , I am now a patient of Koura ( thank God) , I really like him and his staff.

We also have an online , small support group called Sacramento_Valley_Bandsters@yahoogroups.com we usually meet once a month for a visit, we have about 70 or so online and we are from all different doctors .

I am not used to LBT board and really don't know how to use it very well , I am hoping it becomes easier!!! I am used to Obesity Help or the format on Yahoo........Hope I can figure this site out!!

Donna

Hi , I am from the sacramento area also ( Citrus Heights) and I was banded @ Stanford in 05 , I am now a patient of Koura ( thank God) , I really like him and his staff.

We also have an online , small support group called Sacramento_Valley_Bandsters@yahoogroups.com we usually meet once a month for a visit, we have about 70 or so online and we are from all different doctors .

I am not used to LBT board and really don't know how to use it very well , I am hoping it becomes easier!!! I am used to Obesity Help or the format on Yahoo........Hope I can figure this site out!!

Donna

Thanks Donna, I will check it out! You're right about Dr. Koura - he and the staff are really great! It's nice to see some people in my back yard here!! :biggrin1:

I don't really have a problem with this format, as I have been posting on another board since 2002 that is very similar.

I have seen some Yahoo groups too, which is a little different - but I did notice too that when people keep quoting each other the thread can get really ugly (super long).

Hi to everyone,

I'm also in the Sacramento area (Roseville) was bended on 10/25/07 I'm doing pretty good today I went for my post-op and was given the ok to start pureed diet....Yipee! so I tried something, refried beans and to my suprise I was only able to eat about 5 or 6 small bites because I was actully full. Hey Donna Q where are these lap banders meeting held at?

Thanks

Kelli

I too am with Dr Koura and I also will be banded 2/11! I hope that we can keep in touch as we progress together!

Alicia

Alicia,

Wanted to let you know we are having a pot luck bandster lunch in Citrus Heights next Sunday the 27th. E-mail me at justjunquies@yahoo.com and I will give you the info or you can go to Sacramento_Valley_Bandsters@yahoogroups.com

I sure you are getting very excited!!

Donna Q.