Cali Bandsters Unite!!

[bushbaby 8]

Thanks Muffin You have given a lot of information I have also seen your site...it was one of my decision helpers whe I decided to get the band...

[MuffinBirdie 11]

Thanks Muffin You have given a lot of information I have also seen your site...it was one of my decision helpers whe I decided to get the band...

Glad my site could be of help to you!

[shrinazaldivar 0]

Hi--is it jsut me--ir is it really hard to find northern california people on any boards--I know we are out there---help--I really want to be able to get together 'locally' for support group with other bandsters--any ideas?

shrina

dr. Kuri 7/12/05

274/244/125 225 mini-goal

[CaliQueenBee 0]

I have recently deceided that I am going to have weight loss surgery. A couple of my doctors are pushing for me to get the lapband, which seems safer, but I am just not so sure rather I want to risk having that done over the RNY (scared I won't lose weight for some reason). I'm looking for support and encouragement from people who have had the lap band done. Please HELP!!! Also, I live in San Diego, and I'm wondering if anyone out there knows of any great surgeons out my way who perform lap band surgeries? THANX!

I live in Temecula. Good luck with your decision. I personally chose to go to TJ for mine with Dr Ortiz and am very happy with my decision - I'm down 18lbs as of today and am 13 days out. Keep us posted!

[eh2965 0]

Hello

I haven't been banded yet , but I will be as of next Thursday 9/15/2005. Im nervous and would love to talk to you & other lapbanders.You just had it done?! You seem so upbeat already makes me feel better. I babysit my great neice who is 3 and have only given myself four days before I take her back ! Im scared about not being able to keep up with her?! To be honest right now Im scared about everything. Will I lose enough weight , will I survive just liquids , will I be hungry?! ect... the list goes on ! Im also going on a cruise a month after surgery!! I let my Dr. talk me into doing it before the cruise. I of course wanted to pig out everyday on the cruise and even up to the cruise! So Im kinda glad he did talk me into that. Im already eating everyday everything bad until I bust counting down until next Thursday! I actually have a list of foods I must eat before surgery in case I can't ever eat them again ! I know thats bad , but I can't help it!!

Dr. Jossart

SF Lap Band Associates

Greenbrae, Ca

9-15-2005

[tztmama 0]

I'm in San Diego and will be getting scheduled next week. Anybody work with Dr. Owens?

[fun4matt 0]

Is Dr. Owens at alvarado hospital ? If so, I have head of him only. you must have insurance in order to use him?

Hay Queen bee. I might be get banded this month with Ortiz. Any situations you could inform me about? Talk me out of it. or talk me into it.

[CaliQueenBee 0]

Is Dr. Owens at alvarado hospital ? If so, I have head of him only. you must have insurance in order to use him?

Hay Queen bee. I might be get banded this month with Ortiz. Any situations you could inform me about? Talk me out of it. or talk me into it.

Well I ain't gonna talk you into or out of it, but for me personally I wouldn't choose anyone else! Dr. Ortiz & staff was absolutely wonderful. I did a lot of research on him and was very confident going into it and am very happy with my decision thus far. The surgery itself was a lot easier than I expected, I was banded on a Thursday and back to work on Monday. I feel hardly any pain or discomfort now, and it's amazing to not be hungry all the time. The liquid diet ain't no picnic, but I've only got a few more days left and real food here I come! I've noticed a huge decrease in the amount of food I need to consume to feel full - if I eat 1/2 bowl of creamy Soup I'm stuffed or a small bowl of cream of wheat I feel like I've eaten a whole meal. My 1st fill is scheduled in October, so I'm hoping after "real restriction" it'll be even easier to eat less and feel full.

Honestly, I thought this whole thing would be alot more difficult than it has been. My scale hasn't moved for a few days now, so I think I'm going through a plateau stage, but I'll take the 18lbs lost and I know it'll just continue dropping off once I add exercise into the mix! So here's my advice: Do as much research as you can to make an informed decision on both the procedure and the Dr. Look up any questions you have on the forums - they're a wonderful source of information and experiences. Best of luck to you!!!

[eh2965 0]

Hi

My name is Erin and Im from the bay area too. I am being banded by Dr. Jossart with Laparoscopic Associates of San Francisco on this thursday 9/15. Im getting nervous about the liquid diet part. Were you hungry during this period? Tomorrow is my last day to eat before getting ready for my surgery. My sister had the gastric bypass two years ago and she said during the liquid part she wasn't even hungry. But I see posts on here of people being hungry. I guess that scares me.

[bushbaby 8]

I live in Temecula. Good luck with your decision. I personally chose to go to TJ for mine with Dr Ortiz and am very happy with my decision - I'm down 18lbs as of today and am 13 days out. Keep us posted!

Hey we are really close! I live in Riverside...when do you get your fill next?

[bushbaby 8]

Hi

My name is Erin and Im from the bay area too. I am being banded by Dr. Jossart with Laparoscopic Associates of San Francisco on this thursday 9/15. Im getting nervous about the liquid diet part. Were you hungry during this period? Tomorrow is my last day to eat before getting ready for my surgery. My sister had the gastric bypass two years ago and she said during the liquid part she wasn't even hungry. But I see posts on here of people being hungry. I guess that scares me.

I was not hungry until after the 1st week... and then it is not like you think. One drop of something semi mushy filled me to the brim.

[fun4matt 0]

Thank you Queen Bee, I appreciate all the info. Looks like yes im doing it. But tomarrow i might say no. thanks again

Matt

Lap band date is Sept 23

a day after my b-day

[CaliQueenBee 0]

Hey Rica!

My first fill is Oct 8th.

Erin: The hunger is nothing like "normal pre-band hunger" it's just a slight hungry feeling and after you eat a TEENSY bit you feel full again. Alot of us feel hungy or light headed too while on the liquid phase because we're not consuming enuf Protein. The shakes are good for that as well as yogurt, etc. It's nothing like the hunger you feel b4 you get the band like you need to sit down to a meal. I eat 1/2 cup of Soup and I'm full and b4 I needed to eat a sandwhich, bag of chips and a soda Hope that puts it into perspective for ya.

Matt: You're most welcome! Good luck with whatever you decide and keep us all posted - that's what we're here for!

[eh2965 0]

Hey Rica!

My first fill is Oct 8th.

Erin: The hunger is nothing like "normal pre-band hunger" it's just a slight hungry feeling and after you eat a TEENSY bit you feel full again. Alot of us feel hungy or light headed too while on the liquid phase because we're not consuming enuf Protein. The shakes are good for that as well as yogurt, etc. It's nothing like the hunger you feel b4 you get the band like you need to sit down to a meal. I eat 1/2 cup of Soup and I'm full and b4 I needed to eat a sandwhich, bag of chips and a soda Hope that puts it into perspective for ya.

THANK YOU ! I do feel much better now and am getting excited again ! not to feel hungry I can't even imagine ! I can't wait to get my band now!! thanks again Cali !

[Micheala 0]

Hello Bay Area Bandsters. I live in Oakland. Was banded on August 24th. There have to be more Northern Californians. Holla!