Bay Area Bandsters!!! anyone here?

edeva3 · 12-03-2007, 03:32 PM

Hi I am San Francisco Bay Area bandster. I was banded A MONTH ago Nov 1st by dr Camposs! Is there anybody who would like to meet/chat and have a good time with loosing those pounds?

juliegeraci · 12-04-2007, 09:13 PM

Edeva, I would love a new Lap Band buddy. I've been banded since June of 06 by Dr. McKeen in San Jose. Does your doctor take insurance? Mine doesn't so my fills are $200 out of pocket! I live in Gilroy. Where do you live? I am a slow loser at 65 lbs for 1.5 years. I am down from a size 24 to an 18. My goal is 1 more size. How are you doing?

tommaney · 12-10-2007, 11:02 PM

Hi there...I'm living in Vacaville but I had my Lap Band done a month ago by Dr. Husted at CPMC in San Francisco. I've only lost about 8 lbs so far but I've had some complications that I'm just getting over.

Hope you both are doing well!

edeva3 · 04-25-2008, 10:03 PM

Hey San Francisco! talk to me!!!

roxpics · 04-26-2008, 01:28 AM

Hey I'm in Santa Cruz. Banded 4/8/8 by Dr McKeen in San Jose. Looking forward to a great journey.

MacMadame · 04-26-2008, 03:07 PM

I swear I posted on this thread yesterday. The post monster must have eaten it!

I'm in Fremont. No band yet. I'm still working out insurance issues.

roxpics · 04-27-2008, 11:22 PM

Glad to see someone in my neck of the woods. What do you ride?

trypgirl · 05-08-2008, 01:25 AM

Hi I am in Berkeley though I work in SF everyday.

I am not banded yet - My date is set for May 20 with Dr. Park at Kaiser Richmond.

I am game for new friends that really get it.

GBear · 05-10-2008, 04:10 PM

I live in Mt. View and work in San Bruno and I'm still in the research process. I finally learned that chances are not good that insurance will cover me (I weight 115 pounds overweight, but my BMI is 37+ with no comorbidities), so I go back and forth in my head between choosing Dr. McKeen in San Jose and Dr. K in Denver. I think I'm currently leaning toward Dr. K because it's hard to argue with a $4K price difference...

Right now I'm currently hoping for surgery in mid July!

roxpics · 05-12-2008, 10:57 AM

Dr. McKeen is great!! I had my band placed 4/8/08 and had to pay cash :( but I must say it has been worth it. I had an infection with the sutures and it was nice to have him just over the hill. but $4,000. is a lot of adjustments!!!!
Oh yea, I had my first adjustment 5/9/08 it felt weird no pain, but weird then a headache for 2 days but I CAN'T EAT MUCH YEA!!!!!
Roxanne
Aptos

maddiegirl · 05-22-2008, 10:21 PM

Hi there trypgirl...looks like we have a lot in common. Dr. Park did my surgery 4/28. I started my journey a few pounds more than you and we are about the same weight now also. I've lost only 9 lbs since my surgery so really looking forward to my first fill on 6/9. Good luck with your surgery and maybe we can team up on our goals. I live in Sonoma, but also work in SF.

shhca · 06-19-2008, 07:29 PM

I was banded June 2nd - not a fill yet at Standord w/ DR. Morton

Is there any support groups in the Mtn View - Sunnyvale - Palo Alto area?

private message me for my email/

Best luck to you all.

tuszak · 06-20-2008, 11:26 AM

Hi I had my surgery on 1-8-08 by Dr. Mckeen. He is awesome!! I am a slow looser also, but its okay with me, at least I'm loosing!! Hope your doing well! I have not had a fill as of yet, I have great restriction from the fill he gave me at surgery. Have a great weekend!

FeliciaLevy75 · 06-23-2008, 10:21 PM

Livermoron checking in.... I live in Vegas now, but I was born and raised in SF Bay Area. I visit often and would love to meet some Bandsters when I am "home."