Cali Bandsters Unite!!

[gottaloseit 0]

Hey Tquad, thanks for they information. They told me that it'd be a couple of weeks before they'd contact me to schedule surgeon consult appointment and that since I would have to have my surgery with Dr. Upadahy (spelling?) due to my insurance I'm looking at somewhere in November. So we'll see what happens. November would be nice the sooner the better. So sick of waiting ya , know. I've been doing things to get closer to the surgery for about 8 months now. And ya know the closer it gets the more impatient I become. I know I shouldn't think like that but I just can't help it. Well thanks again and let me know how it all goes for you as well.

[TQUAD64 9]

Hi gottaloseit. Dr. Upadhay is very personable and has a great sense of humor. I hear you, it has been a long journey of one requirement after another requirement, but we are almost there. Yahoo!!!

I really want to have the surgery this year and having during Christmas would be the best gift ever. I thinking getting impatient is a natural response to a trying situation and I am right there with you. I think it would be totally cool if our paths crossed over at Alta Bates.

Keep in touch and best of luck too you!!!

[krissyjean 0]

NEED A San Diego REFERRAL...

Hi there. I was banded through UCSD but am looking for another surgeon for post op care, i.e. fills, questions, etc. Does anyone have any referrals? I am in North County San Diego so could go into San Diego or Temecula area...anywhere within say a 60 mile radius. Would really love some referrals!

Kristin

[Sandy 0]

Hey Krissyjean,

i don't know of any doctor's in the San Diego area, but if you don't mind coming into Orange County, my doctor is Dr. Nguyen. He's great. He's with UCI. Here's his info UC Irvine Healthcare - BARIATRIC SURGERY SERVICES

[echokitty32 6]

Hi everyone, I was banded back on July 3rd, '08. I live in Norwalk, Ca..so I hope there are other people out there close to me. Id love to meet.

Ive lost 22 lbs so far. 10 my first month post-op, only 1 or 2 lbs the next 2 months. Then Dr Liu in Graden Grove gave me a very good adjustment and I took off again.

[TQUAD64 9]

Hello to all the Cali Banders. I was finally banded on 11/11/08 and I am feeling great!:thumbup:

[Mom of two 0]

Congrats! I got banded 10/10/08 and just got back from Mexico getting my first fill. How are you doing?

[joanne.lazar 0]

Hey I'm in Long Beach.

[Mom of two 0]

Jo Jo ,

So how are you feeling ?

[coolnmellow 0]

The day is finally here! I am having my lapband surgery today. Dr Milton Owens who was referred by Bristol Park Medical Group. Chapman Medical Center 7:30 am. I am apprehensive but so excited.

[Seannie 0]

Hello from the I.E!

[marla1969 0]

did you lose the weight you wanted? after getting debanded did you gain it back?

[lessofme2 0]

I am from Emporia, Va. Anyone on here from there.

[jenrobbar951 0]

Hi everyone!!! My name is Jennifer and I currently live in HEMET, Ca. I was born in Whittier, Ca and moved to Oak View, Ca in 1985 when I was just one. I grew up in the Oak View, Ojai, Ventura, Oxnard area and went to school in Ventura. I am pre-op with Dr. Krahn in San Bernardino, Ca.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hi Marla - who are you speaking to - I lost 112 lbs - lost the 1st 105 in 1 yr and then the other 7 by September..

Hi Jen - I'm in Indio - as you can guess by my name...

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