Hi all!

I'm Melissa from NJ. I am having my lapband surgery Aug 21. Presently I am drinkin shakes, "eating" cream of wheat, drinking Water, and basically waiting patiently for my big day.

I would love to hear from all of you, especially anyone who was banded in Northern NJ, the area where I live (Bloomfield).

Ok take care and God Bless you all :whoo:

Hi, I am Angela. I am getting banded on the 17th and currently on an all slim fast diet/liquid diet pre-op. It is extremely hard for me, but it will be worth it in the end. Welcome. Hopefully we can share our experienced and such since our surgeries are close.

Hi Melissa. I'm in South Jersey and still in the pre-op process. Who is your doctor? Not too many in this area. I have a friend getting done in September, in NJ as well. She more South too. Atlantic County. Hope all is well. Good luck.

HI,

My doctor is Dr. Strom in Glen Ridge, NJ. I was referred to him by a friend who had the surgery back in May. So far he's great and so is his staff. I have NJ PLUS Blue Cross & Blue Shield and today I was approved for the surgery. I think you can find him on line.

Hi Angela,

I am drinking Protein shakes. I was told Slim Fast doesn't have enough nutritional value, double check with your doctor. I would have loved Slim Fast, these Protein Shakes are not as pleasant.

So where are you from?

Aloha Ladies

Go to GNC they have some really good Whey Protein Shakes, Cocoholat caramel, and Cookies & Cream there the best. Good luck with you pre-op stage, during mine I thought my head was going to explode.

Aloha

BWD

CONGRATS ON YOUR SURGERY DATE...that is great....you will be in band land before you know it..It is awesome...I love my band...I have no regrets...