Good morning all! I just wanted to introduce myself to the group. My name is Julie, I live near Princeton, and I'm 48 years old. I'm getting banded on August 12th (one week from today!) by Dr Nusbaum in Livingston NJ. I have about 70 or so pounds to lose. I am looking forward to "meeting" all of you and supporting you in whatever way I can! Thanks for being here.

-Julie

welcome Julie!!! Come over to the NJ August thread - bunch of great ladies over there some from NJ and some not but they are all great and have wonderful info!

Hi Julie,

Good Luck tomorrow! I see Dr. Nusbaum today for my 1 week check up. I was banded on the 5th. So far (on my scale) I lost 11 pounds. You'll do great. The first few days are sore but now I am sleeping better and moving around better.

Dorothy

Dotem THANK YOU so much for your warm wishes! I am at work now; on the liquid diet today for pre op; and very nervous! Your post, and everyone's posts on here, helped me so much.

Hi Julie!

I am Michaele (pronounced Michelle). I live in Howell which is about 35 minutes east of you.

So how did the surgery go? Next Saturday, the 23rd myself, Jetti and anyone else if they want are getting together either for lunch or dinner, if you want to come, let me know.

My email is NJSoldierwife@yahoo.com

Talk to you soon

Michaele

Hiya... I'm sorry I cannot make it this weekend; I have to work... but thank you so much for letting me know! I will try to make the next one!

I'm in West Long Branch so not that far from you guys. Would love to get together with you all but I'm leaving for the Outer Banks on Saturday (woohoo I can't wait lol).

I have a scheduled surgery date of November 24th and I am so looking forward to it. I'm very excited but yet nervous as well. It's funny, I had my gallbladder out like 13 years ago and didn't think twice about going in for surgery but this time is a little different. I was widowed 6 1/2 years ago so I'm the only parent my kids have (they are 15 and 13) so of course I can't help but think "what if......" I believe everythiing will go fine but it's still in the back of my mind. I enjoy coming on and reading all the positive support you get on this site and even some negative comments, it all is very informative. November cannot come soon enough :thumbup: