Los Angeles Bandster looking for others

KatieC · 08-09-2008, 02:36 AM

If anyone wants to get together this weekend for a little support? I'm up for it. Lunch or coffee? I had out of town guests and now I'm available.

KikiVal315 · 08-10-2008, 12:21 AM

hi all,
i was wondering if there might be a meeting anytime soon? as it turns out,i think i might be in town for the next couple of weeks...so if anyone plans anything, please let me know!

BeTheBuddha · 08-13-2008, 06:59 PM

I started a band group on Yahoo Groups for Los Angeles area people but few joined.

I did join Smart Bandsters on Yahoo Groups and it's a great group of people to get band advice/info from. One of the members wrote a Lap Band book that a lot of people use/refer to.

rebellerina · 08-14-2008, 08:20 PM

how is everyone doing???? I just got another fill friday badly needed feeling motivated again

Just wondering if anyone would like to plan any meetings in the west la area maybe during the week??? I would love to attend the sat mtg but i'm busy for the rest of the month of aug with summer ending and all, so let me know if anyone is intrested to meet for coffee. Or if anyone is intrested to start maybe a group of us to meet and walk ..... lord knows I always need support in the excersise department .

Esmeralda · 08-15-2008, 11:32 AM

rebellerina where are you located?? Maybe we can meet if you need support.

rebellerina · 08-16-2008, 03:38 PM

Hello esmeralda, I live in the culver city area, I was reading your earlier posts you said your byfrnd lives off of venice and motor thats like 5 min from my house!!! wow u got preg after having the band, did you have kids b4 the band?? I have a daughter 7 yrs old but would like to have another.... I would like to get together and talk, we could meet for coffee some where???

Esmeralda · 08-18-2008, 12:11 PM

I had 2 kids before the band and 1 after. When ever you want to meet just e-mail me and I can give you my phone number so we can get togther.

PattyK · 09-27-2008, 07:53 AM

Did this support group ever get started? I am looking for a support group. I live in Hawthorne and work in Santa Monica.

I am going to see my surgeon in a couple of weeks. I am going to my sister's surgeon at UCI Med. Center. My sister and I are twins and she is really looking great! I don't mind having the surgery at UCI but need a support group closer to home.

Please let me know.........I'm just staring my journey

Shrinking Violette · 10-01-2008, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BrendaLH

Hello,

I am looking for people with the band who reside in the Los Angeles, Carson, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Inglewood, etc.... I was banded at Kaiser in Harbor City and they have a support group that meets once a month, but mainly for Gastric Bypass patients. I would like to establish a support maybe either online or in person for the other girl I know how has the band from Kaiser. If anyone is interested please let me know by responding. Thanks

Hi, How are you? Congratulations on your band, I have just started my process with Kaiser, and about to see the doctor this week and was wondering what to expect? What happens in the initial visit? What do I do afterwords to speed the process up (i.e.) paperwork etc. can you give me some advice please, I guess I really want to know what to expect during the 24 week program can you give me an input,please?

thanks...

Eeesdrop · 10-02-2008, 08:53 PM

I would be very interested in joining a support group as well. I live near LAX, was banded in July and have not lost a pound!!

Esmeralda · 10-03-2008, 11:19 AM

Eeesdrop,
Have you had any fills yet or what do you think is the reason you have not lost any weight yet?? I am an old bandster I was banded back in Jan 2005 if anyone would like to talk for advice or just for support I would be willing to answer questions or meet.

frenchvanilla · 10-03-2008, 11:21 AM

I would love a support group as well, i am in the Hollywood area

Eeesdrop · 10-07-2008, 11:53 PM

Hi:
I was banded in July, would be interested in the group. Let me know....