Any Southern NJ Bandsters Out There??????

[jen36 1]

That is great Scott you have lost a good amount prior to surgery!!!! Have you been out to take a small walk? Well today woke up and another pound gone forever its been a few months so I am excited!!!!!!

[PAenergy 2]

Hi Jersey Bandsters. I know this topic was started more than 6 months ago, but I'm newer to the site and figured someone may still be following this. I'm a southern jersey girl (born and raised) and currently in Laurel Springs. This site seems to be a great way to connect with other lap banders. I am pre-op (scheduled 4/5/12) and believe I could really benefit from having a local mentor/lap band buddy.

[Mau134 4]

I'm in northern NJ. Was banded 2/29. Doing well so far. Lost about 10 lbs already! The pain isn't so bad, only the shoulder pain is really hurting me. Port site is sore... Back to sleeping on my side. Post op follow up is in 4 more days. The shakes are keeping me full. I'm doing about 2 per day. Finding it hard to fit all the fluids I'm supposed to get but I'm trying... Thank God for chicken broth! I can't wait to lose more weight so I can throw away all of my winter clothes and by thinner spring clothes! Contests Jersey banders! And banders everywhere. This feeling is amazing...this is actually working for me!

[Mau134 4]

I'm in northern NJ. Was banded 2/29. Doing well so far. Lost about 10 lbs already! The pain isn't so bad' date=' only the shoulder pain is really hurting me. Port site is sore... Back to sleeping on my side. Post op follow up is in 4 more days. The shakes are keeping me full. I'm doing about 2 per day. Finding it hard to fit all the fluids I'm supposed to get but I'm trying... Thank God for chicken broth! I can't wait to lose more weight so I can throw away all of my winter clothes and by thinner spring clothes! Contests Jersey banders! And banders everywhere. This feeling is amazing...this is actually working for me![/quote']

I meant "congrats"!

[B-52 7,113]

I'm actually in the middle of the state....straight east on 195 from Trenton to the Shore. I'm 1-1/2 miles from Spring Lake - Belmar beaches.

Been banded a little over 13 months now, met my goal over a month ago.

[PAenergy 2]

Congratulations to you both B-52 and Mau134!!! One of you is in the maintenance mode and the other is starting the lap banded weight loss journey. It's wonderful seeing the different stages of the journey being played out in one place. Mau134, I'm glad things went well. Sorry to hear about the discomfort still, but it sounds like you're working through it. Are you using the Gas-x strips or did your surgeon recommend something else? Wow, B-52, I know you are proud of yourself and so are we. I you had to attribute your success to one or 2 thing, what would they be?

[amyloveslou 11]

Hello .. i am from south jersey i am in medford i go to the moorestown mall just about every fri night . i was banded just shy of 15 moths and doing so so ... just have to get my butt into gear. i had a total unfill in jan because of problems and i go back march 28th cant wait! this weekend i will be down at seaside for the st pattys day parade !!!!

keep in touch south jersey !!!!

[kr8160311 36]

I'm in Jackson, NJ Ocean County. I got banded on March 9th. Newbie..

[kr8160311 36]

btw, if my jersey friends don't mind I wrote a post on General Discussion that I would love an answer too. Thanks!

[amyloveslou 11]

Kr8160311 ... i work at six flags in jackson !

[NJMomma 3]

I'll be at the parade too with my daughters girl scout troop!

[amyloveslou 11]

I'll be at the parade too with my daughters girl scout troop!

I wii b at the 7-11 near the judges! !!

[NJMomma 3]

Oh ok! We'll be a little further down, in front of the bank of America!

[KGDiva83 1]

My first post! I am right over in PA in Bensalem but am working with Dr. Goldstein in Voorhees. Its been a little bit of a longer process then anticipated but am just waiting the 6 weeks to be "officially" compliant with my CPAP (I was diagnosed with sleep Apnea during the pre-op process) and then everything should get submitted for approval! I'm crossing my fingers that I get to be a May Bandster. Just in time for my 29th b-day and a year out from my brothers wedding. Have to be the cute bridemaid, right?? Anyway, since I'm working through Dr. Goldstein and not a specific hospital progam, I have felt a little alone in the process (though my mom is a gastric bypass-er) and have not been able to track down any support groups in the area. I would LOVE to be/have a band buddy! And if anyone knows of any support groups, PLEASE share!

[lisanj 15]

I'm in Jackson' date=' NJ Ocean County. I got banded on March 9th. Newbie.. [/quote']

I was banded march 9th too and im in Monmouth county..where did you have your surgery?