I live in Point Loma and was banded on Feb 5, 2008. (Fat Tuesday!) I am having a great expereince so far. Dr. Muller is my surgeon. Had first 2 cc fill this past Thursday and it definelty restated my weight loss. Can say that it appears I can go a full three hours now without experiencing hunger.

Here is the link to his webpage

San Diego General & Bariatric Surgeons

My insurance group uses Dr. Callery or Dr. Mueller. I attended both seminars, Dr.Callery's several years ago before Lap Band was available here or covered. He was great but preferred at that time to do everything open, not lap.I don't know if this is still true. Also I just couldn't commit to GB, I was too scared. Both of them have excellent records, stats, personalities, etc., but I like that Dr. Mueller has alot of laproscopic experience.

Dr. Callery did my surgery 2-15-08. He did it lap, I went home that evening, and did not have a catheter :party:

I went to Dr. Mueller's seminar as well as Dr. Callery's. My PCP recommended Dr. Callery, so I went with him. I liked them both. Dr. Mueller's seminar was more formal than Dr. Callery's.

It seems to me the biggest difference is that Dr. Mueller is much more structured in his program. Dr. Callery does not have stringent diet rules except for the pre-op fasting. Mostly I based my post-op diet on how I was feeling with general guidelines.

I had my first fill yesterday, all went well.

Denise

Everyone, I came on to this thread for assistance.

I'm in a bad situation where I live and have to get out, quick. But not like today. I can go in 3-4 weeks and still have my family safe.

I need a place to live. I'm online looking at Craigslist but don't know what those city names are or where they are.

I need a good neighborhood that's decent in rent. I can afford rent -I'm not destitute. But I need resources on where to go.

Thanks for any input.

Grace I'm not sure what areas you are interested in . . . or that San Diego prices are "decent" at all anywhere - it is rather expensive to live here. Give me more info and I'll try to help . . . but I'm leaving town for a week on Sunday (5-11). Best of luck to you!

Chris

Hi, I'm in SD too! El Cajon actually.

I'm going to be banded in TJ by Dr. Ortiz on 6/24!

Is there a group that meets offline?

Hi, I'm in SD too! El Cajon actually.

I'm going to be banded in TJ by Dr. Ortiz on 6/24!

Is there a group that meets offline?

Hello there! Thinner Times offers off-line support, as well as an online forum:

Support Groups | Practice Information

I am not sure if their off-line support is just for patients of their practice, you might want to call to be sure before venturing to Poway.

Best wishes for your surgery!