Hi,

I'm a relatively new bandster, and I am also new to this site. I find it really helpful in answering many of my questions. I also really enjoy the chat rooms. There I have found many friendly fellow bandsters and bandsters to be. I spend hours on here, and I love it!

I was banded on February 18, 2008, by Dr. Ajay Goyal, here in New Jersey at Overlook Hospital. The surgery went very well, and I hardly had any pain or gas. I was so lucky, but Dr. Goyal is an excellent surgeon and is very, very good at what he does. I was up and walking around that very night. My room was a suite, and it was absolutely lovely. I brag about how big it was, and also about the flat screen tv with free movies and video games I had. I almost wanted to stay at least one more night!

If you're in the northern New Jersey area, and you're contemplating the Lap Band, I highly recommend Dr. Ajay Goyal. He is the Director of Bariatric Surgery and Associate Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey.

I am still waiting for my first fill! Good luck to everyone! :wink:

Welcome - I am a new bandster as well. Surgery was 3-14. Took me about a week to be absolutely normal again, but here I am, very happy with my decision. I envy you, I had two days of alot of the gas pain. But that is all over and the future looks oh so good!!!!

Hi Lonestar!

Thanks, and welcome to you, too! Congratulations on your surgery, and I wish you well on your weight loss journey. I am happy to hear you're feeling better now. How's the soft diet going for you? I agree, the future sure does look good ... for both of us!