Tom has it down. The scale, measuring cups...that is every thing the doctor has told me. I really helps me to measure every thing. My eyes seem to lye to me when I try to do it by myself.:)
I am in Glendale. Support group here, I find are not so easy to find. I have found that myfitnesspal.com is very helpful. If you search groups/forums there is a gastric bypass/lap band forum. They are all very nice and a lot of support. :D