Anyone from NJ/Phila area???? Would like to find some local support....

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

Who do you see? I go to Centre State in Freehold, but my insurance has changed and I now pay out of pocket. But if I should need surgery that would be too large a cost.

I'm from bergen county. I have been banded for 3 months now, lost 51 pounds. Have about 70~80 more to go.

Who do you see? I go to Centre State in Freehold' date=' but my insurance has changed and I now pay out of pocket. But if I should need surgery that would be too large a cost.

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I go to the Bariatrics at Bayshore hospital

South Jersey girl here. Anybody still following this topic?

I am 6 months post surgery and just had my 4th fill 2 days ago. In reading the topics I am seeing that many patients are getting 2mm fills? My doc is only doing 1mm at a time.....which equals slow go. I am very discouraged with my progress and the effectiveness of the band. I am only just now feeling any difference before my surgery. The difference is that it hurts if I eat too fast or do not chew my food thoroughly. The food usually comes back up. So maybe now I can commence with some weight loss?

I understand that only I am responsible for my food choices and portion control but if I was successful at those tasks I would not have needed the band in the first place.

I am a discouraged but after my fill I am a little bit hopeful. Any tips for success?

Hey Everyone, I'm in Whiting. I was banded in April 2011. Coming up on my 1 year anniversary! I'm down 78 pounds. Yeah! But, I am currently having some issues. It'll blow over. I was banded by Dr. Reich at SOCH in Manahawkin.

I saw in an earlier post that someone said they have to stop fighting the band. I am at that point. I have been fighting it and it has been a bit depressing. How do you get your mind to stop fighting it? That seems to be the hardest part about this.