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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!

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I'm from Salem County, formerly from Burlington County. Traveled to Hosp. Univ of Penn for surgery. (actually <25 miles from my home)

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Hi all...I'm from Salem County also. I had my surgery on 7-10-08 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE by Dr. Gail Wynn. Highly recommend hospital and surgeon. Hade an awesome experience. Could'nt ask for anything better. If anyone needs info on the above, send me a message....I'd be happy to give details! Good Luck to ya all!! :)

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Hello...Lisa 50 yrs old 5'5 215 lbs banded Aug 5th on 2nd week.

How is everyone doing?

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Hello everyone, I'm from Central Jersey too, Monmouth County here. I'm scheduled for surgery (lap-band) November 24th. My surgeon is Dr. Borao and I'll be having the surgery at Monmouth Medical in Long Branch. I see there are several people from the Ocean County area, not too far from me :Banane37:

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Hi everyone!

I am Michaele, from howell, monmouth county. I am getting my surgery September 9 wtih Dr Chao out of Plainsboro, the hospital is Princeton.

Next saturday the 23rd Jetti and myself and anyone else is invited, we are having a get together, somewhere on the Route 9 , howell section of jersey

My email is NJSoldierwife@yahoo.com

Hope to see you!

Michele

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hey everyone, I am in Westampton just 20 North of Phila. Burlington County, not too far from Vineland, been to the ice rink many many times. my surgery is tommorrow at University of Penn Hospital, Dr. Matthew Kirkland. I hope you all are well and keep me informed about your progress.

Take Care,

All the best, Always,

Andrea :crying:

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I'm from Cape May County. Going to a Doctor in Bridgeton. His name is Dr. Iqbal. anyone hear of Him? I am hoping since his office is in Bridgeton he does his surgeries in the Bridgeton Hosp.... I can't travel to far.

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I go to dr. Iqbal's office also. Dr. Attia is the one who does lap bands. He is a great doctor. Nice office staff. Dr. Iqbal did give me my last fill because dr. Attia was on vacation. I do think that dr. Iqbal is probably doing the lap band procedures by now. They do them at the south jersey regional medical center in vineland (right off rt 55)

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Hi everyone. I am in Barnegat. I just moved here from north Jersey. My surgeons are Dr. Bertha/ABkin who were voted best in NJ. I'm looking for support and after care closer to me.

I find I'm really not doing what I need to due to the drive and I'm having troubles (see my "Sore throat post tonight). If I have a problem I try to solve it on my own rather than wait for the busy office to get around to me or drive all the way there.

So, looking for something in my area for after care.

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Hi Everyone.....I am Gale & I am from Bayville (near Toms River) I was surprised to stumble upon this thread...I love the fact that there are so many of us out there from New Jersey.

I went to mexico to be banded on August 15th I am down 20 Pounds and so happy with my decision!! I had my first fill at fill centers in Marlton...the doctor was so wonderful I was so impressed.

Feel free to contact me any time!!

:w00t:

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Hi, I grew up in Marlton. Lived there my whole life. Moved in with my husband then got married and living in Runnemede now for 20 something years.

I go for my first fill today at 11:30 am I can not wait. Back to eating normal for the past week in a 1/2 and not happy about it. 8 weeks from banded. Doctor was on vacation or I would have gone last week. But I am ready and excited. Had my surgery at Kennedy in tratford with Dr. Balsama he is great. Young and cute lol and so very nice. I will see him today.

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Hello all, I'm from Salem County as well. I was banded 10/3/08 by Dr. Irgau at Chrias in Wilmington, DE. Nice to see so many faces from this area! :smile2:

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How are you feeling Julie?

I am better now that I am filled lol finally.

Learning to eat slow and take tiny bites so I don't bring it back up.

I don't have scale (have to buy one) yet.

I know I was down 17 lbs after surgery that was 8 weeks, just past my nine weeks. My clothes are getting big. It's been the best thing I ever did for myself. I hear more and more people getting The Lapband now, so many people. Have a great weekend everyone

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