Though I'd say hello to all the bandsters in my vicinity.

I live in Orange, work in Rockland, and travel across the TZ bridge into Westchester often.

I thought it might be nice for people within close proximity to chat and get to know one another - offer support, form friendships, and possibly meet someday down the line.

So........................

Hello Orange/Rockland/Westchester bandsters!!! Would love to hear from you!

Dear Mommy1050,

Hi. I live in Rockland. I am hopefully getting my band in Aug. I have a appt. with Surgeon, Nut. and Psych. this thursday.

How long have you had your band. Any regrets?

I would love to someday meet people in the area going through similar experience.

Regards,

Karen

I intend to start Next Tuesday . on schedule for 7:am at planet fitness. For me it works, and i still get to work early.

Where did you get this idea from? Yogurt.

Have you had a pureed omelet, if so how did it taste?

Some of the breakfast recipes in my book, i cant really think about pureeing... so if you have a recipe list, by all means send if over..

I just always thought that smoothies were made with yogurt.

As for pureed food I just waited till I could eat the real thing,

I did eat foods that the doc didn't want you to eat.I ate refried beans with low fat cheese and sour cream as meals. egg salad. tuna salad, quiche.

I have a great recipe for a crab quiche.

Ki Karen De-

I have had my band for one year. 07-07-07 was my anniversary actually. Luck 7's I like to think! My only regret about the band is not doing it sooner. That is not to say it hasn't required A LOT of hard work and dedication, I just think it is amazing at how much willpower you can actually implement when you are full sooner and not physically hungry so often.

Truth is, I wish I had the willpower before the band, but I'd rather admit the fact that I didn't and find an alternate solution to my weight problem rather than live through one failed diet attempt after another as pounds slowly crept on and on.

Who have you chosen to perform your surgery? Are you open with everyone about having it done or are you keeping it a secret?

Good luck with your evals on Thursday.

Karen - I just re-read your post and realized you are meeting with the surgeon as well on Thursday. If you haven't already made up your mind on a surgeon, I would encourage you to speak with a few. And highly recommend checking out the NYU practice in Manhattan (they have a satellite office in New City for aftercare). My surgeon. Dr. Kurian just joined their practice. I love her and would definitely recommend her. There is also Dr. Ren and Dr. Fielding who are probably the most experienced Lap Band surgeons in the country. (Dr. Fielding has the band himself)

Anyway... good luck and keep us updated on how everything goes Thursday.

IVE BEEN BANDED on April 23rd, i had my first fill of 1cc on june 3rd, in which i still can eat anthing. i go for my first fill today i hope i get more restrictions, i lost 34 lbs in all, now the scale is at a stand still. but anyways i live in newburgh but i work in goshen it will be nice to talk to someone closer.

Pat, What Ever Recipe You Think I Could Use For Next Week. Feel Free....

Kathy real quick quiche.

8oz of fake crab meat,chopped

40z cream cheese,cubed

3/4 C shredded mexicancheese

salt and basil

mix and set aside

in another bowl

1/2cup egg beaters

1/2 C bisquick

1C skim milk

mix to combine pour in to a 9in pie plate sprayed with Pam

bake 375 for 40-50 min.

Welcome April21. It took me 2 fills before I felt restriction, so hang in there. 34 lbs is something to be proud of. You said you are at a standstill though. How long are you talking about? I have been plateauing as well for the past 3-4 moths I've been roughly the same weight, but I know my gym activity has declined. I just re-upped my membership and plan to kick it back in gear real soon. Exercise is crucial for me to lose... otherwise I maintain or gain. Are you exercising? If so, what is your routine like?

Just a heads up I will be at Planet Fitness around 6:30pm everyday this week .I will be at the 30min circle.

Hi Mommy 1050,

I am going to Dr. Pucci who works with the Weight Loss Program at Good Sam Hospital in Suffern. My next appt. is Aug. 2nd. Hopefully he can give me a date then. I went to my Psych and Nut. on thursday. Both went fine. Had my blood workup done on Sat.

Good Sam has a support group I am going to on the 25th and a class on Nutrician on the 24th. I figure I could use all the help I can. I am so looking forward to having this done.

Karen -

You seem very motivated to make a change. I really believe it was the best decision I ever made regarding my personal health and well being. I have a few overweight friends who I wish would consider the lapband but would never make the recommendation to anyone. People know the option is out there. To be successful with the band, you really have to want it for yourself, not because someone else wants you to have it done. I also think that everyone is different in terms of "enough is enough" when it comes to weight loss.

Pacomomma -

Glad to see you are making use of your Planet Fitness membership. I just joined a new gym this past week. I have been at a lull ever since my daughter started having major issues about going to my old gym. She is only 2 1/2, so I don't want to scar the poor girl. Hopefully she will like the kids and staff at the new gym's daycare.

Wish me luck!!!!

Good morning local ladies.

I work in Goshen and live in Montgomery. I got to Planet Fitness every Saturday and Sunday morning and try and go at least once after work during the week, but rarely actually get there.

Dr. Kwon did my band in Port Jervis and Dr. Winski will be doing my TT next month.

I've had slow weight loss--months of no scale change alternating with periods of good losses. During the plateaus, my measurements have changed.

I'm officially at goal weight, according to my doctor, but I really would like to go a little lower. Maybe after this belly goes, I'll be nearly there.

Nice to meet everyone,

MC