Melissa Tirado

Hi all! I'm Melissa from NJ. I am having my lapband surgery Aug 21. Presently I am drinkin shakes, "eating" cream of wheat, drinking Water, and basically waiting patiently for my big day. I would love to hear from all of you, especially anyone who was banded in Northern NJ, the area where I live (Bloomfield). Ok take care and God Bless you all :whoo:

Hi Angela, I am drinking Protein shakes. I was told Slim Fast doesn't have enough nutritional value, double check with your doctor. I would have loved Slim Fast, these Protein Shakes are not as pleasant. So where are you from?

HI, My doctor is Dr. Strom in Glen Ridge, NJ. I was referred to him by a friend who had the surgery back in May. So far he's great and so is his staff. I have NJ PLUS Blue Cross & Blue Shield and today I was approved for the surgery. I think you can find him on line.

Hi, I am getting banded on the 21st of August and I have chosen to only tell people who are think really matter to me. Everyone else is not important because what I do with my body is my own business. I've been judged my entire life for being overweight, I don't need people to continue judging me because they think I took the "easy" way out. I am happy with my decision to get the band and I know this will change my life forever.

Hi, I'm Melissa from Nj. I will be banded on Aug 21. I am having it done in NJ, but I recently read the book Fighting Weight By A. Ali, Muhammed Ali's daughter. She had her surgery there and this book talks about her experience there. You may want to pick it up at B & Noble. Its about $20 and it was very informative. She was banded a few years ago and looks fabulous! Keep in touch and let me know how things are going. I am presently on the pre-op liquid diet. I am dieting to chew something! take care

Hi! Yes yes yes! I am with you! I am scheduled for Aug 21 at 11:30am! Close enough! Let's do this. I live in NJ. Where are you?

Hi! I am Melissa from NJ. I am going to be banded on Aug 21 and I am also on the liquid diet! I am dieting too! You can email me at vscozzarro@trailconlogistics.com if you'd like. I would love to make some friends who have or will soon have the band. Thanks! Melissa