Hi everyone,

I am in the early research stage but am seriously considering the Lap band. I am 34yrs old but feel like 54. My BMI is at 43.6 with borderline HB and aching feet and knees. Can anyone recommend any Dr's in New Jersey? I live in the southern part of the state 20-25 minutes from DE.

Thanks,

Lisa

Well, I love the doctors in the practice I used, and I believe they have banded more patients than any other doc in NJ. You can find out more about them at www.advancedlaparoscopicsurgeons.com

There's a seminar scheduled for tomorrow night (the last Thursday of each month), which is mandatory if you plan to seek a consultation with them.

Thanks Alex, I tried the link you gave me but it won't bring anything up.

Lisa

I agree with Alexandra, we had the same Dr. He is great. Dr. Alexander Abkin 973-410-9700 in Florham Park NJ.

Sorry, I got the name wrong. It's advancedlaparoscopicsurgeons.com.

Last night I discovered that the preop seminar normally scheduled for the last Thursday of the month (which would have been tonight) was held last week. Sorry about that! Call the office now and reserve your place for next month, when the meeting will be on the 28th. I may be there, since I am often at those meetings to share my experience with pre-ops who are considering banding.

Hey, Alexra, where were you last night?

Hi Alexandra, My son was sick and I couldn't leave him with a sitter since my husband had to work. I DO plan on being there next month.

Well, we'll let you slide this time.

It was a good evening; there was someone there who had been banded the day before. I think that's some sort of record for being out there quickly.

I hope your little guy feels better!!