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 South Jersey. I don't think there are to many of us. Seems like all the jersey people are from North Jersey.I am from Gloucester County. Where are you going for your surgery?

up in robert johnson mem. outside of trenton neareast place my insurance would cover. Dr. Noyan is a real nice guy seems to know what he is doing.

Hi Everyone, nice to meet you.

Yes I'm from the North but just wanted to pop in and say hello

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I am from southern NJ also! Cumberland County, Vineland. When is your surgery date? I have gone to see Dr. Patel in Linwood but I don't have a date yet for my surgery.

I had my surgery on May 3rd at the Univ. of Penn. :clap2:

I have heard great things about Dr. Patel but my ins. he takes my ins. but the hospital he works in does not. go figure ?

I also am in Vineland Dr. Noyan is a real hike but given everything I have

done in the past to lose weight it si a small price to pay

Congrats Chickatee!!

Thanks! I go back to the Dr. June 22nd. I should find out then when I get my first fill. I have lost 20lbs. so far but that is with no restriction.

I am actually from central NJ, Ocean County, but because it is by hte shore, everyone calls it south (from up north (LOL)).

All are welcome here no matter where you hang your hat

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Hi, I am also from Ocean County and had my surgery up north, but I'm looking for a dr. closer to me so I can get my fills and not travel 2.5hrs away. I just got a bill from Horizon BC/BS for $900 for the fill with fluoroscope and I'm sick over this because I need to get another one but I'll be darned if I'm going to pay that much. How much do you pay for yr fills? And what insurance do you have?

I'm also from Ocean County, Manahawkin to be exact. Atlantic Care's program has monthly support group meetings, but I have trouble getting there as they are either when I am working or at after 6pm at night. I work down near the plae where the group meets, but I have to be at work from 7:30-2:30. I really don't want to hang out for another 3 hours for the support group. Does anyone know of a support group in say the Toms River area?

Hi Molly, I'm from the Toms River area (Manchester). I had my surgery in Montclair and have not been to a support meeting. It's like 3 hours round trip. Maybe we should call Community Hospital in Toms River to see if there is a group we can sneak into.

Wow! I'm from Toms River. I didn't realize there were some many from our neck of the woods. Go figure. Dr. Nusbaum has been trying like crazy to be able to get a fill center open in Community Medical Center as it's also a St. Barnabas. He keeps getting shut down because they tell him there's no need for one in our area. He told me to call regularly and harass the administrators. Maybe we should all call so that they realize there is a need for one locally. He figured he's come to this area once or twice a week, depending on need, for fills and follow-ups.

Libra and other Southern Jersey folk, my doctor is Dr. Strom in northern jersey. Last time I saw him he said he is opening an office down this way in August. I'll see what I can find out. Hey Libra, I too have 31 more pounds to goal. I've lost 60 since October and am sooooo happy I had the lap band.

Patriciann,

Please keep us informed! There are doctors south of us and north of us, but for some reason, none in our area. Weird....

This has been the most difficult 31 pounds to get off of me...grrrr.

I need a fill desperately but my insurance is changing in August and I'm waiting because Nusbaum will be back in my network in August. In the meantime, I think I'll need to lock the fridge and throw away the key. LOL!