New guy from NJ

[jpov48 1]

Hi all I just wanted to stop in and say hi. I posted this on the preop section but realized I probably put it in the wrong spot so I'm reposting it here. I've been lurking for a couple weeks reading your posts and getting a feel for the forum. I went to my seminar last Thursday and I am scheduled for my first consultation this upcoming Tuesday the 18th. I'm a little nervous...not too sure what to expect. But I'm very excited at the same time to hopefully get this journey started. I'm going through the Bariatric Center on NJ for the procedure so I'm not really sure how long the process should take but I'm really hoping to be banded by the end of 2013. I look forward to getting to know all of you and also hope to be able to come to you guys when I need advice or the extra push I might need to stay focused!! So here goes nothing!!!

[KAATNS 1,473]

Welcome!!

[stept04 465]

Welcome and good luck with your journey

~~~Stephanie

[50for50 72]

Welcome! I'm from NJ also - Middlesex County. You will do fine - this forum is a great resource. I'm 4 months along and down 48 lbs, just feel like I'm getting into the swing of it all.

[heanster18 15]

Don't be shy your in the right place. This website is very helpful and we all have been through what you are going through. So if you have questions shoot away!!!

[jpov48 1]

Thanks for the welcome everyone!!

[jpov48 1]

Welcome! I'm from NJ also - Middlesex County. You will do fine - this forum is a great resource. I'm 4 months along and down 48 lbs, just feel like I'm getting into the swing of it all.

I'm also from Middlesex County! Woodbridge to be exact. Where did you go for your surgery if you don't mind me asking?

[jpov48 1]

Don't be shy your in the right place. This website is very helpful and we all have been through what you are going through. So if you have questions shoot away!!!

Thanks I appreciate the positivity!!

[50for50 72]

Surgery at JFK in Edison. How about yours?

[jpov48 1]

That's where I'm most likely going to go for mine too

[NJDad 173]

Hi all I just wanted to stop in and say hi. I posted this on the preop section but realized I probably put it in the wrong spot so I'm reposting it here. I've been lurking for a couple weeks reading your posts and getting a feel for the forum. I went to my seminar last Thursday and I am scheduled for my first consultation this upcoming Tuesday the 18th. I'm a little nervous...not too sure what to expect. But I'm very excited at the same time to hopefully get this journey started. I'm going through the Bariatric Center on NJ for the procedure so I'm not really sure how long the process should take but I'm really hoping to be banded by the end of 2013. I look forward to getting to know all of you and also hope to be able to come to you guys when I need advice or the extra push I might need to stay focused!! So here goes nothing!!!

JP,

Welcome fellow Jersey Boy. I am from Essex county, and had my surgery in Mountainside Hospital. I, like you, had no idea what to expect......but the team at my doctors office prepared me well. Whatever you do, don't rush. Make sure you have all,your answers and feel comfortable with everything that is going to be done.

I saw my nutritionists for about eight months before I had my surgery......I just wish I found this site sooner. Everyone here is so positive and helpful. If you have a question, chances are someone has already experienced what you are asking about and will answer.

Good luck,

Ron

[jpov48 1]

Well I won't have to worry about rushing into anything. I have at least a 6 month wait before I can have my surgery. My insurance requires 6 monthly visits before the surgery so I have plenty of time!!

[skinnyboundsky 32]

Well I won't have to worry about rushing into anything. I have at least a 6 month wait before I can have my surgery. My insurance requires 6 monthly visits before the surgery so I have plenty of time!!

United health care?

[jpov48 1]

QualCare

[skinnyboundsky 32]

QualCare

Aw I also have to wait 6 months :/

That's okay it allows time to go by and get your muscles used to chewing 25 times .. So difficult! Good luck to you !