Just wanted to say HELLO and a big THANK YOU to all that attended the meeting today at Black Bear Diner. I had a chance to meet a GREAT group of people and had alot of my questions answered and fears quieted. You were all so welcoming and helpful. As mentioned my Big Day is FEB 4th (just one week away) and I am so excited that I can barely stand it. I dont know if every city has a support group as wonderful as you guys but they should.

Once again THANK YOU ALL (especially you WASaBubbleButt you ROCK!!!)

Kitten,

So good to meet you and all the other AZ bandsters! I know you will do really well with the band. We're all here for you.

Thanks again, Wasa, for setting up our lunch date.

Chris

Now y'all need to meet up on the EAST side of Phoenix so us Tucson folk can make it. Sorry I missed it.

I'm glad I was able to go too. Everyone was a delight and so friendly. I feel like I have a whole new group of friends. I can't wait to set my date and be an official "bandster". Thanks to Bubble B for getting us all together. BTW, we should think about the east valley next month so our neighbors down south could join us.
Karen

It was really great meeting all of you. I can't wait til we do it again!

How do you get invited to these meetings? I live about an hour and a half south and west of Phoenix near Casa Grande. I haven't been banded yet. But I am thinking that I want to be a bandster soon. I first have to see my PCP for a referral. But I would love to meet and talk with fellow Arizonans who have been through it. May I join you the next time?

Hey my first time at the meeting was pre op and I was told all are welcome. You may want to PM Wasabubblebutt she usually organizes the when and the where and she sends out reminder emails with the location to everyone that wants to go. If not I will be sure to try and PM you when I know all the details.

Keep doing your research its a great journey once you get there!

I just saw this thread!

Nope, every city doesn't have a support group. It started with four of us (Gary, Kira who wasn't there, Wendy, and me) and grew from there and I'm thrilled it did. I think it's good for veteran banded folks as well as newbies. Besides, I like banded people and it's fun to get to know more of them locally.

BTW, I still can't believe we talked for SIX hours on the phone last night! HA!

Yellowroseaz:

Everyone is welcome! The more the better. I believe you did PM me and I added your name to the email list. Can't wait to meet you!

Kzintak:

I think that's a great idea. Or, as large as we are getting have two. One for east and one for west valley? Whatever anyone wants me to do, I will. I don't know the east valley well so I don't know restaurants. Anyone have some good places in mind?


Just think, in a couple of weeks you'll be banded!!!

I loved meeting everyone in person. I've talked to some on the phone, some via PM, but it was fun meeting everyone in person.

Let me know when I should set up another.

I hope that there will be another get together soon as I am looking forward to meeting all of you.

Are there any Bandsters in the Prescott Area? I was banded 1/31/08 and would really like to create or join a support group in this area.
So far I am doing well, but have my first fill on Thursday and am a bit nervous.

Hi everyone, I was banded on 1/7/2008 and was wondering if there is anyone from Kingman,AZ who has been banded? I would love to either attend a support group or help organize one..I have my 2nd fill on wed in phx. I am excited about it cuz i have been eating a little to much, and having a hard time controlling my eating..I have lost 18lbs but am worried that I wont be able to continue my weight loss..

I was done 1/31/08 and would love to have a support group in northern AZ. I live in Prescott.

You can do it! Just keep up the good work. Congrats on the weight you have lost!