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Anyone in the Central Valley Area? I live in Merced area and I am looking to get a band sometime in Dec/Jan. Would like to meet with someone close by. :(

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I would love to meet everyone, I already have a monthly meeting in Orange County with a lot of women that were banded by Dr. Kuri and it helps to motivate you. You talk to people who are at there goal or close to there goal and Isee the final results and want to look like them.

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I would love to meet with anyone. I am good about making time for what's important to me.....so, if anyone wants to meet up......Ventura, Van Nuys, Valencia or somewhere in between......just say the word.

Christine

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HOLA (HELLO) PRIM

I'm in Oceanside and I was Banded on 7/29/05 by Dr.Ortiz. I am also with you about having something mushy or even some yogurt. Though I think you are alredy on the Yogurt right. I can start with that tomorrow. How are you doing now.

EversoQute

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Tracy, I moved to Vegas from Canyon Country 12 years ago, but I went to school in the San Fernando Valley many moons ago. Monroe High, class of 1980.

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Well, it's been exactly two weeks ago today that I got banded. I'm feeling a little better each day. All of my wounds have pretty much healed with the exception of the port site. It's more numb and itchy than painful. It's still tender.

I'm on soft foods which is fine. I'm stuck on cream of broccoli Soup. I'm really watching my intake. I know this isn't a weight loss phase but I'd like to drop a few pounds by the time I go for my first fill.

No regrets so far. I just hope I get good restriction early in the game. I feel like I have no time to waste!!! I'm sick of carrying this weight!!

I'm gonna start excercising on Monday. I hate working out but it's a must!! Well, that's it for now. How's everyone ele?????

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Hey,

Just wanted to ask how do you get the tricker thingy to show up on your post. I now it is a tarded question but I am a little slow when it comes to these things.

Also is there anyone out there that is past there 28-30 days. And now eating really food, How do you know what to eat and how much to eat. Or should I be patient and wait for my the Dr to tell me. Has any one used Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana Mexico?

Thanx

Eversoqute

P.S SORRY I FIGURED IT OUT!! THANKS YOU ANYWAY!

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As far as I know, you just eat "regular food" after 30 days. I am going back to Jenny Craig. It really works well if you stick to it. I like it because you don't have to worry about what you're going to eat. You plan your menu for the week and simply follow it. The food tase good and it's portioned controlled. It doesn't take more than 5 minutes max to prepare any meal. I'm pretty sure it will be consistent to the bandster lifestyle.

P. S. Glad you figured out the Ticker!!

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Guest VikkiAnn

hello..

this was more directed to "legally blond" do you go to any of dr billy's support groups? He has a lap band specifi one the first tuesday of every month. Last Tuesday it was packed. Dr Billy and CMH are running a commercial together. His office said the phones were ringing off the hook! Let me know if you wan to correspond.

Vicki

Dr Billy

5/3/05

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Hi DeLarla,

I graduated from Grant High in 1986, my husband and I moved up to Santa Clarita in 2000 we love it here. By the way I wish I could make it to your Vegas bash this year but its not a good weekend for me.

I Since you've had the band for a while, I was wondering if you can give me any ideas. I had the band done May 13th and I have had 3 fills with very little success, even when have Protein first and no drinking for at least an hour after, I still get hungry within 2 hours. do you have any suggestions? Thanks, TracyW

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Vicki,

I had my surgery in T.J with Dr Lopez and I go to him for all fills etc... I was just saying that if anyone uses Billy, since I live in Ventura, we could get together. Wish I had health insurance. I would be the first one through his doors. Heard great things about him. It is nice to know that he is close. Are the meetings for his pts only? I guess they would be.

Christine

P.S Just wanted to add that since I feel so great about my weight lose, I have taken up surfing! I am having a blast. Who would have thought! Bought a size 10 wetsuit. It looks like my 14 year old size 1 could wear it. I am beyond thrilled.

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Hi Christine,

NO his groups are not just for his patients. we had 4 people there last tuesday who got their bands in Mexico. The doors are open to all!!!!! what's your email christine? we could defintley get together!!! when did you get your band???

Vicki

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