San Diego Bandsters out there?

Erink · 03-10-2008, 03:13 PM

I live in Point Loma and was banded on Feb 5, 2008. (Fat Tuesday!) I am having a great expereince so far. Dr. Muller is my surgeon. Had first 2 cc fill this past Thursday and it definelty restated my weight loss. Can say that it appears I can go a full three hours now without experiencing hunger.

christasha · 03-20-2008, 07:41 AM

Hi Erin . . . I was banded 12-3 by Dr. Mueller . . . you should come to the support groups the first 2 Mondays . . . and the Fitness Without Walls is kinda cool too . . . great networking places . . . hope you continue to do great! I have 1.5cc in my 10cc band . . . had to cancel my fill appointment on the 13th and am waiting now for 4-3 . . . Good luck! Keep in touch. I'm in Chula Vista.

Chris

SoCalShannon · 03-29-2008, 05:43 PM

I went to the informational seminar with Dr. Mueller last wednesday. He seems great and I think I will go with him. Do you have any imput for me about his or his program?

christasha · 03-29-2008, 07:25 PM

I like Dr. Mueller a lot . . . the only thing to be aware of is he is a bit "stingy" with giving fills. I'm hoping for a bit of a fill on 4-3 - but I'm not sure he'll give it to me. Good luck!

Chris

sweetone · 03-31-2008, 08:49 PM

I am going to be banded 4/08/08 by Dr. Mueller. I would love to find some local support or info on groups in the day if anyone knows of any. I can't make the evening ones due to my kids. I like Dr. Mueller so far, but am sorry to here he's stingy with fills. Thanks

SoCalShannon · 03-31-2008, 10:12 PM

I am also going to go with Dr. Mueller for the band. I read the post that says that he is stingy with fills and at first I did not like that, but I thought about it and now think that as long as you are losing why add more and risk an overfill, which to me sounds terrible.

I am just wondering why you chose Dr. Mueller? I went to the informational meeting and he seemed great. We live in such a big city and have so many choices. I'm sure there are other great docs here to, so I am really curious how you settled on him.

sweetone · 04-01-2008, 12:17 AM

My insurance group uses Dr. Callery or Dr. Mueller. I attended both seminars, Dr.Callery's several years ago before Lap Band was available here or covered. He was great but preferred at that time to do everything open, not lap.I don't know if this is still true. Also I just couldn't commit to GB, I was too scared. Both of them have excellent records, stats, personalities, etc., but I like that Dr. Mueller has alot of laproscopic experience.

christasha · 04-06-2008, 08:13 AM

I can just about "diddo" sweetone's comments. I really really really liked his stats . . . I think that was the main reason. Also, I didn't get a fill this past week . . . but I've been losing 5 lbs a month and he likes that rate - so I guess I should stop complaining and just work my band more! Dr. Mueller's office is also organizing some walks for the months of April-July (and the staff will be there too I guess). Monique said there are 3 levels of walking - and it's about two miles. So . . . I signed up! Hope to see some of you there!

Chris

SoCalShannon · 04-06-2008, 09:49 AM

I would love to lose 5 pounds a month, just like you christasha. I would be very satisfied with that. Imagine the horror of gaining 5 pounds a month!!! That's what many go through pre-band. What a contrast. Five pounds is nice and slow. For me the weight crept up on me throughout the years and although I don't what it to be that slow, I will be happy with losing it over 3 years. I want to savor every pound lost the slow way and enjoy the process. Just a theory, but I also think that it gives your skin more time to adjust and there'll be less saggynes. I also have only told the people that are closest to me that I am planning on getting the Band, so I am hoping that other people will see the weight coming off slow and I can just tell them that I am eating less and exercising. Which is true; it's a half-truth, but I'd rather do that than tell them about the band, which I feel is a personal decision.

lleighton5 · 04-07-2008, 01:14 AM

socalshannon!

we were at the same info meeting!
i am so excited about getting the band..but the people at dr. muellers office are TAKING WAYY TOO long to get back to me.
i think i am just impatient and anxious!

good luck to everyone!

WestCoastFatGuy · 04-07-2008, 04:22 AM

I'm in San Diego, as well, but had my procedure done by Dr. Nguyen at University of California Irvine.

I didn't realize there were so many of us San Diegans on the board! It's nice to see!

christasha · 04-07-2008, 07:34 AM

Well for all you San Diegeans . . . tonight (4-7) is Dr. Mueller's office support group meeting which is open to anyone. It's both bypass and Lap Band people . . . but a good group. I don't know the address of it . . . just know where it is behind Mary Birch hospital . . . across from the parking garage - the Rehab building . . . but you could call Dr. Mueller's office for the phone number for information!

SoCalShannon · 04-07-2008, 09:27 AM

lleighton5
At the meeting they said that they would call in about a week. His office contacted me the very next day! You need to call them. Something must have happened. I'll send you a private message with the phone number for Naomi, the person that called me.

pizzicato66 · 04-08-2008, 02:47 PM

Hi San Diegans!

I may be moving to the area VERY soon (waiting on a job offer), so I'll be looking for a fill doc in the area that will take a patient who had surgery elsewhere. Any recommendations?

My new job will be in Carmel Valley and I don't know yet where I'll be living (I imagine someplace near the area), so suggestions are welcome!

I was banded in August 07 in MN.

Thanks!

Erink · 04-10-2008, 04:17 PM

Dr. Mueller is great and so is the program. Just had my second fill today. Down 23 lbs in two months. I would be happy to talk to you about him, the surguery etc. It has been great for me.

erin
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