Posting this here for any Jersey bandsters who might be interested. We're talking about a bash to be held the weekend of September 23-25 somewhere in NJ, close to the city. Just something to think about! A weekend of social events close to home with fellow bandsters traveling the same road.

When anything is firmed up there will be a thread in the Lounge with details. Hope to see you there!

A better count would be if you're planning on coming and need a hotel room. Not all of us who will be popping in will want to take a room overnight.

Bright can get a great rate on rooms at the Madison Hotel, which really is convenient to the train into the city besides being a gorgeous place in its own right. No one should think about renting a car! The rate she can get is about $140 per room, which is only $70 if someone is sharing. That'd be very hard to beat in the city for a hotel of decent quality, particularly on a fall weekend.

Alexander,

I just had my band surgery 2 weeks ago. I would love to participate in the banster's bash weekend. I am new to this web site, and am glad there is support out there, especially from people who live so close to me ( Butler).

Mary

Hi Mary,

Congrats on your surgery. I am scheduled for June 8th....would you please let me know how things went for you before and after your surgery...a little nervous here.

Thanks,

Maria

You can email me at Riare43a@aol.com

Hi Mary,

Congratulations on your banding and welcome to LBT!! Care to tell us a little about yourself? We're practically neighbors--I'm in Morris County north of 80. Who was your surgeon? Are you healing up nicely, I hope?

Hope to see more of you on the boards!

Gina, I too am from the meadowlands area. My cousin was done by Dr. Ballintine.

Alex, I would some information about an east coast bash.. I would love it more if it was in NJ. I travel to NYC everyday to work and would just hate the thought about comming in on a weekend. Although I just looked at the callender and the 23rd is a Friday I can just stay. Let me know details.

Thanks

Laura

Hello Laura,

I am from Carlstadt so we really are neighbors. My husband is from Lyndhurst; he lived there most of his life.

I do not get to visit this site as often as I would like but it helped me a lot. All the members really help with their experiences and knowledge. I am coming up on my one-year anniversary in six weeks (June 17th). I am really glad I made the decision to get banned instead of the bypass.

I thought I would be able to attend the East Coast bash but it turns out that I have to travel to Dallas for work. Good luck to you.

OK we need to get this thing structured.

Dates are Sept 23, 24, 25 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Some people will be arriving Friday the 23rd and some will have arrived on Thursday the 22nd (that would be me).

We need to decide where to meet up on Friday for dinner. Those that live in the area please pick some place easy to get to and moderately priced for around $15 to $25 per person and is band friendly.

Friday 23rd: 6pm, 7pm, or 8pm Dinner

Saturday 24th: 7am Walk from Obesity located in Manhattan, NY -- Some are participating (ME). That will end around 11am so the rest of the day is free for sightseeing or meeting up at someones house locally. Or whatever we decide (suggestions please).

Sunday 25th: Some will fly home and others will fly home the next day. (ME). LOL!!!!

OK That is my suggested itinerary. We need some of the local bandsters to come up with a place to meet on Friday and some place to meet on Saturday after the walk. I am going to stay in NYC somewhere haven't decided yet. I can get a taxi wherever you wanna meet up. I just need to know details.

Speak people!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gina, you have know Idea how close we really are.. My Fiance grew up in Lyndhurst and that is where we are living now. Please e-mail me at Katiekiss1@aol.com.. maybe they know each other. he is 40 now.

Hi everyone,

I live in Hackensack. I am close to a few people on here. Yeah!!!!

My surgery is schedule for June 8th at Hackensack University and my surgeon is Dr. Trivedi.

I am nervous and excited if that makes any sense.

I am extremely glad to see people on here that live close to where I live.

If anyone has any information on how there surgery went...please reply.

I am also interested in the walk in Sept.

Take care everyone!!!

Maria

I had my surgery on April 21st, and I've already lost 21 lbs! I had it at Hackensack Hospital, and my surgeon was Dr. Garth Ballantyne. I was in quite a bit of pain, and had to stay an extra day due to the fact tha I was extremely nausious, and didn't have anything to drink until the next day. As the days went by, the pain became less and less, and now I don't have any! I'm still on liquids, and will start pureed this Friday (YUM). At times it becomes difficult to deal with, but I am determined to make this work. I feel that the surgery is only 50% of the weight loss process. You really have to be mentally ready to do this. Good luck to everyone!

PS I grew up in Lyndhurst too, and am living in Butler now.

Although we LOVE to hear about everyone's progress please start a new thread so we don't hijack this one. I have been guilty of that in the past.

OK now about that East Coast Bash. LOL!!!

OK guys I just bought my plane ticket for New York. I arrive at JFK on Sept 22nd Thursday in the afternoon.

Friday, the 23rd, I am willing to hook up with whoever wants anytime that day. Taxi's r us. dinner is a must for all bandsters in the area. We should decide where though and soon. Just in case we need to make reservations.

Saturday, the 24th, will be the walk in the morning then free most likely at noon. If no one volunteers to open their house to the bandsters then I am gonna do a tour of the art museums and possibly catch a play that night. Any takers? I know "Hairspray" is in town. I saw it out here in LA and I LOVED it.

Sunday, the 25th, is a rest day for me. I might go and do a walk around town but then again I might just chill at the hotel.

Monday, the 26th, I am flying home.

Hi all,

I live in Jersey City off the waterfront so i'm about 10 mins away from Manhattan. Please keep the thread up as I'd love to meet some of you. Also if any one talks to Vera ask her if she is going to try to make it.

Hey Penni,

I'd love to meet you for dinner on Friday. I'll be staying with my aunt in the city Friday night. I'm glad you are walking on Saturday. I am so excited for the walk and now I have someone to walk with me! I'd love to see The Producers. Pehaps a matinee. Also, my aunt has a small apartment in the City, but a great outdoor patio. We could hang out on the patio and order in dinner.

kirsten: I just sent you a PM. I would love to meet up Friday night. "The Producers" sounds fun too. I just wanna see a show while in the city.

Others that are interested in the walk the website is www.walkfromobesity.com

The registration hasn't started yet for individuals as yet. I will keep watch and when they start I will post. If someone else sees it before me then please come and post.