Just wanted to say hello to everyone here. I have been lurking around for a long time reading alot of posts. Thank god for this site. I am getting banded on December 3rd by Doctor Daniel Davis at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood N.J.

Hi, Mike- welcome. Im from New York myself, westchester county. My doctor is Cerabona from the Westchester medical center. I had my surgery on October 16th. Make sure you bring chapstick to the hospital and a pillow fo the ride home to cushion the seatbelt against your stomach. Good luck

Welcome Mike!

This is the best thing you can do for yourself!! Keep us posted on your weight loss!

Good Luck!

Hi Mike -

I am from Long Island.

I am being banded this Monday, November 24th with Dr. Braithwaite at Winthrop University Hospital.

Best of luck to you.

I am getting a bit nervous as the date is getting closer, but I am also excited and even more excited to see some results!

Best of luck to you!

Welcome Mike, I was banded on June 3rd by Dr. Cerabona just like lipstix64 I live in Westchester County. I have to say this was the best thing I have ever done for myself. I am down 50 lbs and have 30 more to reach goal. I was as scared as everyone else before surgery. Now that it has been 5 months, I should have done this years ago. I go on this sight nightly for my daily support. This sight is so informative I am glad I have this group for continued support. Good Luck

Lisa, It was nice meeting you last night. Tell me, what are you eating? I need some ideas. I can eat regular foods now. Can I have vegetables with Garlic and oil? How are you cooking your food? I dont know what the hell to make!

Just wanted to say hello to everyone here. I have been lurking around for a long time reading alot of posts. Thank god for this site. I am getting banded on December 3rd by Doctor Daniel Davis at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood N.J.:drool:

Hello Mr. Mike,

Good luck, I am having my surgery in March At Montclair Mountainside hospital in Nj:thumbup:

Hey Lisa, Just got your responds today...a week later! Weird. I am glad to have met you at the meeting. Don't ask me about eating. Since I have 6 cc in my band I am pretty restricted. For example today I had for:

B Protein Shake

S Half of nut cluster peanut bar

L 1/2 cup of soup Bean

S 2 cracker barrel snack stix with 2 ritz crackers

oh a a scoop of cchip cookie dough UGH!

D 1/2 fish and 2 bits of acorn squash

I am so full right now.

I would say go for the veggies for now since Iam having a very hard time with that and fruit. Some days I can and others I can't I am sort of worry about tomorrow since I get nervous around family. But I am starting to get over that feeling. I just don't want to get to stuff and have to get rid of it. Have a happy Thanksgiving and lets keep in touch. E-mail me if you would like

Just wanted to say hello to everyone here. I have been lurking around for a long time reading alot of posts. Thank god for this site. I am getting banded on December 3rd by Doctor Daniel Davis at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood N.J.:grouphug:

Hey Mike...welcome to the board! I'm from Long Island...was banded a week ago and feeling great, best thing I did for myself! I agree with the poster that said to bring chap stick to the hospital, your definitely going to need that! This site is great, a real wealth of information! Best of luck to you on your new journey!

Hello:

I am also from Long Island and was banded on 11/24. I am feeling ok, getting better each day. How many liquids are you taking each day? Do you have any pain, shortness of breath?

Hi Mike

Welcome! I am far from NY but I was banded 7/15/08 & it was the best thing I've ever done for myself.

However, I am on my 3rd fill & have not had much restriction so my loss has been s-s-s-l-l-o-o-o-w.

My dr will only add 1cc at a time which is frustrating. Thats probably the one question I didnt ask at the meetings. Anyway, I trust you've done your research & have picked the best surgeon for you. Good luck, I'll be getting my 4th fill the same day you will be having your surgery so I will be praying for a successfull operation.

Good luck from sunny FL!

PJ

Hi I also had Dr geiss. I am down about 25 pounds from 8/29/08 I am doing well and never had a problem ever with swallowing or eating.

Hello:

I am also from Long Island and was banded on 11/24. I am feeling ok, getting better each day. How many liquids are you taking each day? Do you have any pain, shortness of breath?

Hey Valstal! Sorry I'm getting back to you on this question so late! I'm suppose to have 6 liquid meals a day; (4) 8 oz Protein shakes and (2) of either yogurt, instant carnation Breakfast, Soup or pudding. I don't always get all six meals in. Day two was my worst day with pain, it was really bad....after that I was fine. I'm 12 days out now and I feel great! How are you doing? Where were you banded?

Hello Mr. Mike,

Good luck, I am having my surgery in March At Montclair Mountainside hospital in Nj:thumbup:

Hi Vicki , I just joined this site and I also will have surgery in March at Mountainside Hospital by Dr Strom... Good luck to you