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Hi, I am a Music Teacher in an elementary school. Maria

Unless a person is in OUR shoes at one time they do not understand. I would just ignore her comments and do this for yourself. Maria

Hi Ira, My surgery is scheduled for June 8th at Hackensack Hospital. I live in Bergen County also, Hackensack about one block from the hospital. My doctor is Dr. Trivedi. I am nervous now that it is finalized. You are so close by...email me and keep in touch. Maria

Hi Everyone, My surgery date is June 8th and my insurance company has given the green light. I have my pre admission testing next tuesday and then surgery the following Wed. I am extremely nervous now that it is finalized. I am getting cold cold feet...so need some support and advice. Thanks, Maria

My surgery is June 8th...............wow...excited and very very nervous. Maria

Hi Everyone, I bought the liquid Vitamin that is made by "The Vitamin Shoppe" ...orange creme flavor and it has no after taste. Actually it tastes good and has tuns of Vitamins. The difference between the one that is mentioned above is that IT contains herbs and the one that I bought does not. The cost on a large bottle was $20. If for some reason you do not like it they will take it back and give you a refund. My surgery is on June 8th so I thought it wise to start trying a few things now rather than after the surgery. Hope this is helpful to everyone. Maria

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

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

I tried to get on the site tonite and its gone??? Does anyone still have the information that was on that site. My surgery is scheduled for June 8th....so the information would be helpful. Thanks, Maria

I am getting my surgery on June 8th. I am nervous about it and scarred. I have had gallbladder surgery...C-Section..but this one is a total life change. Reading your letter...has given me inspiration. I went to a Support Group that was required by my dr. and left upset....but told that I need to get my body in shape NOW..that I have to start NOW taking Vitamins...start to exercise. All I could think about when I left the meeting was what I was going to eat so that I wouldnt miss it after the surgery. You letter has put things in prospective for me. I am an emotional eater and I have been under and enourmous amount of stress these past two weeks. I am going to implement your plan and start tomorrow.. I am not a failure..I realize that now. Thank you so much, Maria

Hi Everyone, I had my visit with the surgeon, we picked a surgery date and I am not a nervous wreck.. I have my psych evaluation and it went well. I went to the required support group and thats what has me so nervous. They told me that they stick a tube down your throat when you are asleep. Well that grossed me out. I also have problems with allergies to medicines...so I really need to speak to the anathesiaologist (i mispelled the name badly..sorry). I was excited at first and now getting cold feet. I do need the surgery because I have tried everything and lost and then gained more back. I am at my highest weight and just feel awful. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maria

I have an appointment with Dr. Trivedi in Hackensack on April 19th...getting close...then I will set up a surgery date. I have my pre surgery support group meeting on April 21st. Excited but nervous. I had my psch exam this past Tuesday and that went well. Any info you want to give me would be helpful. Maria

Thanks for all of your support. I made my psych appointment for 4/5 and I have to pay $175 up front but they will fill out the forms for my insurance so I will keep my fingers crossed that it is covered. I have my surgeon appointment on 4/19 and will make my final decision and have the dr. file the papers for my insurance for approval. A friend of a friend had her surgery done by this dr. and the insurance paid for it so I am keeping my fingers crossed on that issue also. I have made my decision to have the surgery because at this point I do not see any other way to resolve my problem. Eating large portions is my major problem and the lap band seems to be just what I need. I also am required to attend one support group meeting before the surgery which is scheduled for 4/21 where they explain how much your life will change as far as eating, excercise, etc. It is also recommended that you attend meetings after the surgery so that your body adjusts and mind adjusts to the weight loss. So I do have a lot of positives and am excited and a bit nervous about the surgery. Like who wants to have surgery? Anyway, I am also glad I found this site because everyone here is extremely supportive and I know I will need that after surgery. So THANKS so much for being here. Maria