im in san mateo

Hi Everyone! I'm new to posting today...have been reading up for a few weeks now and decided to try posting. I'm going to the free seminar offered at Valley Care in Pleasanton this afternoon and I'm both excited and nervous. I don't really know what to expect, but I'm going in with a positive attitude and hope to come away from it well-informed.

Like most you all here, I have been overweight all my life. I literally cannot remember a time that I haven't been fat, but for the few brief times in adulthood that I lost weight. Needlesstosay, the weight found me and brought several friends to the reunion! I have tried everything, again probably not a new story here, and feel like banding might be the thing that works for me. I know it's not a cure-all, but I am willing to do the work it takes...I just have a hard time being able to do the same thing over and over again and believe that "this time I'll keep it off" without a tool for success. From all I have read, I think banding could be the tool I need.

Is there anyone here who had their surgery at Valley Care? I understand that there are 3 surgeons, two with several years of experience and one relatively new doctor. My initial reaction is to hope for Dr. Estkari (female), as what I have read from a couple of posts about Dr. Ngyuen hasn't been glowingly positive. I'd love to hear from anyone who has experienced Valley Care and the doctors if you have time to post!

Thanks to all of you for sharing your stories! I have found much inspiration and motivation in your words.

Hi Everybody, I am looking for a doc for fill. I am in need of one. I am self pay so I need some cheep possibly. I am living in San Bruno but I am mobile! PLEASE HELP!

best,

Dorothy

Hi everyone,

I live in the south bay and loooove my surgeon, Dr. John Feng!

Has anyone been to any of his monthly support groups?

I was banded 2 weeks ago and I think I missed the last south bay 08 group, but will likely drive to the Peninsula for the Nov and Dec 08 groups.