Hey any Cali-Bandsters out there!!

I just got banded yesterday. I'd love to give and recieve support. Anyone interested????

Im in Temecula right north of SanDeigo

Hi all I'm from the Monterey Peninsula. Prunedale to be exact. Most people have never heard of it. Anyone from around here, Monterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz? I'm new to this site and just getting started on my journey. Would love to hear advice or tips from any neighbors.

Christel

Hi,

I am new! I am getting banded on 3/14/07 at UCI with Dr. Naim. Anyone out there with any advice or experience? I'm nervous, but exited!

Julie

Love to join the rest of you Californians - I am up in Fairfield (between Sacramento and San Francisco) - Headed to Italy for banding on 3/28 (self pay).

Count me in as well - I work in Oakland and would love to meet up with others

Hi! I am being banded 4/6/07 by Dr. Ortiz. Would love to get to know anyone in nearby!

Hi.. I am in San Diego and am 8 days post op and doing fine. Still not up to normal energy but I don't have pain anymore.

I seem to see Dr Ortiz everywhere. Who is he and I guess alot of people go to Mexico. I didn't want to risk not being near whomever did the surgery. I did end up being self pay (ouch) after hazzles with insurance and finding out that our plan had an "opt out" clause for variatric surgery. Oh well.

Hi! I am being banded 4/6/07 by Dr. Ortiz. Would love to get to know anyone in nearby!

Hi! I am being banded 4/6/07 by Dr. Ortiz. Would love to get to know anyone in nearby!

Hi Heather,

I am in the Ventura area.... not too far from the Valley. I'm here if you want to meet up or talk about your upcoming surgery.... Good luck!

Karen

:clap2: new to this forem wodering anyone in san diego or chula vista area

to share your story with me and your progress.

enjoy your day :mad:

I live in East San Diego County and I'm glad to answer any questions you have!

Socalgirl3,

How are you doing since your last surgery? Did you have symptoms when your band slipped?

I'm in San Ysidro and being banded with Dr. Ortiz on March 16th. Good luck to all the Californians!:girl_hug:

Stacy

Hi everyone...

I am knew to this site and just starting my journey. I am being banded by Dr. Ortiz on March 22. I live in Benicia, CA, near San Francisco. I have been following this site for some time to get up the courage to do this. Thank you all, and I hope to begin ongoing communication with you, as well as seek guidance and help. I am a bit scared, but am going to do it

Kathy

Congratulations Kathy, You are gonna be a bandster!! Your gonna be fine. Just remember its a journey,and it takes a couple of years usually to get to your goal. Slow but sure, but thats the way to do it. I'm happy for you. Keep us updated on your progress. Kelley

I am just hour post-op and feeling pretty good. I love California and I love Dr. Ortiz. Other than some port pain and a little gas this stuff is a breeze.:biggrin1:

Stacy