laurajean1

thank you....

what is a slider????

Can anyone recommend a Protein powder specifically for PS healing? A surgeon I just saw (and decided not to use) Recommended one from Bariatric Advantage but they no longer make it. Any ideas?

i use a whey Protein mix that i buy at cvs pharmacy,only 14.99 a bag and its tasty

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micheal jackson

well folks,i had my lapband put in jan 20th.so far i lost 17lbs.however----i am not properly following my diet!i am supposed to be ob pureed food, but have been eating regular food and chewing it untill its pureed in my mouth.i'm not gaining or losing.any suggestions?

Before I spend alot of money on a mix, I am looking for some brand/flavor recommendations. Someone recommended Gold Standard that he got from GNC. I am thinking of sticking with vanilla so I can add other items to it.. I think chocolate might be too fake tasting and I would get sick of it after a while.

Any suggestions are appreciated!

i buy mine at cvs,i get the chocolate flavored and its only 14.99

From North Jersey as well. Being banded in May. Dr. Strom is my surgeon out of Mountainside Hospital. I had a friend that went to him. Wish I could get banded sooner, but have to do the 6 months of nutrition visits.

dr srom is a excellent doctor,he was going to do my surgery,but another member of his team(dr.reich)did my surgery.you will be in good hands

LauraJean,

Just noticed you're from Manahawkin, that's so close to me! I'm in Southampton (straight down Route 72.) We're actually heading to Makoto in Stafford Township (I think that's very close to Manahawkin) this evening. Initially I lost 70 pounds, now I'm trying to lose another 54. I love the band!

I LIVE IN SEASIDE HTS,I HAD MY SURGERY IN MANAHAWKIN.I REALLY DONT KNOW THAT AREA OTHER THEN THE HOSPITAL.BUT I HAVE A GREAT TEAM OF DOCTORS.I GO FOR A CHECKUP ON WED AND HAVE MY FIRST FILL ON THE 28TH

Hi Misty and Laura, Im also from NJ and I was banded on 12/30/10. I would love to be buddies with you. we seem to be all in the early stages of this band journey.

Im 53 and single mom of two of a 26 yr old son and a 20 yr old daughter. I have a 8 yr old grand daughter and a 6 mos old grand son. All four of them are my sunshine. LOL

I have a large family and they are supportive. but its not the same as someone going through the same thing. . Good luck on our Journey ladies!!!! Talk soon

Eileen

hi eileen,its nice to know that i can find someone to confide in as i really dont have any family other then my sons whom have their own lives and family and live out of state.i'm 46 will be 47 in june.i'm hoping to be in my 100's by then.i started at 268lbs and now down to 243.my weight has slowed though.i go for my first fill on the 28th....talk to you soon....laura

Any other January bandsters have their first fill yet? I'm nervous about tomorrow and hope it won't be a difficult process. I have the embarrassing situation that I didn't even know where my port was...I thought it was in one spot but when I went for my 2nd nutritional session, the dietician said usually they are in a different spot and when I started feeling around I realized she was right! Oops! Anyway, would love to have some of you to share the experience with so let me know when you are getting your fills.

Julie

hi julie, i wont have my first fill until the 28th,i am a little nervous,but it cant be all that bad

Hello all, I'm new to this board and I wanted to tell you all there is a VERY active boeard called Obesity Help.com. They have forums for just LAP-BAND, just New Jersey also,,but it is a VERY active board. I also read on here that some are not aware of The Barriatric Center At SOCH. Southern Ocean County Hospital in Manahawkin New Jersey.I am to be banded on May 22nd by Dr. Jonathan Reich, he has been trained at the Cleveland Clinic and has done this surgery for years up North. He and two other surgeons saw a need in south Jersey and there certainly was!! He and his staff are wonderfull, Very compassionate and professional. I have spoken with his patients who have had the surgery by him on the other boards and they give him glowing reports. There is a support group meeting on Wed, the 11th of Feb. in the conferance room in the main hospital. If you can not make that one , i'm sure if you call SOCH they will gladly give you other dates. Just wanted you to know we now have a friend in South Jersey.. Good Luck to all of you..:cursing:

dr.reich did my surgery on jan 20th 11

Hi, I am scheduled for imy initial appt with Dr. strom on 9/18, me and my partner. Dr. Strom performed the Gastric bypass on my best friend and since March 08 she has lost 100 lbs! I am having the LB (hopefully, will cross my fingers) procedure. I am one with a lower BMI and may run into insurance problems, but hey..will give it a try. Dr. Strom told me not to worry, so we will see. I attended the Seminar in August 08. Will update soon..am sooooooooo looking forward to a healthier lifestyle..

dr.strom was originally going to do the surgery,but another member of his team did it.you picked a wonderful group of docs.good luck to you!

Just wondering if there is any Southern Jersey people out there.

Cumberland county myself. If you can't find it on the map just head south till you hit the bay and back track about an inch...LOL

i am from ocean county,and banded jan 20th.

Hello,

My name is Vicki. I just got the band 2 days ago. I checked this board right before my surgery but didn't see anyone sign up for January 2011. I'm guessing there are more out there than just me or perhaps you can guide me to the right place to get in touch with other "newbies". There are no support groups anywhere near where I live so am pretty dependant on the online stuff. Looking forward to hearing from others.

Thanks,

Vicki

hi vicki,i was banded on january, 20th.i am down 19lbs

Hello My name is Misty I am on my 15day pre op diet.. and i feel like i could use some buddy or a mentor.. so that i have someone to talk to this kinda stuff and have a great support... I am from Nj if you are that would be great but if not it is fine as well.. I am a single parent doing this alone.. i have a big family and they are a support system and great but i dont wanna feel like i always put it on them so it would be great to have a friend and or mentor to talk it over with thankks

hi misty,i am from nj and had my surgery on jan 20th 2011.i'm here if you need to vent or whatever.i dont have much of a support system,so maybe we can be buddies.i look forward to hearing back from you.

laura

Yep....been banded since 1/31/11. I used Central Jersey Bariatrics out of Freehold at Centra State Hospital.

Won't have my first fill till 3/1.

i had mine on jan 20th,lost 19lbs so far.i get my first fill on the 28th of feb.i had mine done at southern ocean county hospital in manahawkin.keep me posted on your progress as i will do the same

To be truthful I would be less worried about your pouch stretching than I would be about the stiches in your stomach holding the the band in place. I'm not trying to be an alarmist. I just want to remind you that eating solids makes your stomach churn which can stress those stiches. Depending on where you are in the diet. Even if you had moved to mushies I would probably return to full liquids for a day to let your stomach rest.

thanks for the info

To be truthful I would be less worried about your pouch stretching than I would be about the stiches in your stomach holding the the band in place. I'm not trying to be an alarmist. I just want to remind you that eating solids makes your stomach churn which can stress those stiches. Depending on where you are in the diet. Even if you had moved to mushies I would probably return to full liquids for a day to let your stomach rest.

thanks for the info

any banders from new jersey??

how can you tell if your pouch is stretched??i am not on solid food yet but ate last nite anyway.

how can you tell if your pouch is stretched??i am not on solid food yet but ate last nite anyway.

hi melissa,i have bipolar disorder as well,i also gained 100lbs as a result of my meds,but i got to a point where i forced myself not to pig out at nite.with a little will power you can say no more.i am only 3 weeks out and am doing fine.good luck to you

Hi Melissa!

I have depression... no bipolar, no mood swings... but I've been dealing with the condition and the meds for 12 years now (started out as post partum depression).... I, too, have gained 100# over the last 12 years.... undoubtedly, somewhat related to meds.

Incidentally, I've had a few "panic" episodes in the last few years... typically related to starting new meds.

I was authorized... and scheduled for the procedure over a year ago.... and did tons of soul searching to psyche myself into it.

That being said, I was just banded last week.

My first morning home... when it was time to take all my morning meds... and I was fretting about getting them all down... (I used to take up to 10 at a time).... I had a little 'episode'... racing thoughts, rapid pulse, short of breath, dizzy.... but being that my husband lives and works in Japan (and I'm alone with my 12 and 10 year old sons)... I put myself in a time out and 'went to a happy place'...eventually, I came out of it (I have NO anxiety meds ordered... yet) !! The few days since are getting better, slowly, but surely.

There are a couple of points I'm trying to make: 1. You don't get banded overnight... 6 months to a year is typical time to 'jump through all the hoops' of getting authorized. 2. You have plenty of time to meet with your psych provider(s) and discuss possible 'worst case scenarios'... and how you would respond to them...

I also thought about ALL those delish foods that I probably won't be enjoying any more (at least not indulging in)... Well, those images got flushed when my 4 year old niece told me, "MOVE... BIG FAT LADY".... out of the mouth of a babe... THAT was my final straw... I HAD to do this for ME... I want to see my kids grow up (and be healthy enough to enjoy it)!!!

This afternoon, I was regretting it when I almost tossed my Tomato Soup.< /em>

This evening, I'm back to being happy.

Give yourself credit where credit is due; however, be realistic in knowing (and acknowledging) your emotional limitations.

Whatever you decide to do, I wish you the best of luck!