BeachBumNJ

:rolleyes2:Hi, I would definitely attend an east coast NY/NJ or other east coast location for a lapband conference. NJ is just across the Hudson River from NYC with easy in/easy out access for folks who want to travel into NYC via ferry or other modes of transportation. NJ has great "tax free" shopping on clothes, a 7% sales tax on other items, and lower hotel room rates and bed taxes than NY. If you haven't guessed by now, I work for the NJ Tourist Board and would be happy to work with you toward a successful conference. Phyllis

Hi, I was banded 5/2/08 and have lost 38 lbs. I've had three fills (1cc/.5cc/.5cc). Not crazy about the burning sensation when I'm being filled. Working out regularly at the gym. It's going o.k. I wish the weight would come off faster. Getting impatient. The nutritionist at the dr's office really helps keep me on track. 5/2/08 banded 242 lbs

Hi, I go to NJ Bariatrics Support Group. They used to be in Princeton Junction but are now in Plainsboro. They are affiliated with Univ. of Princeton Medical Center and Dr. Chau is great. There is a seminar for newbies on May 27th at the hospital and the support group meets the first Wednesday of every month at the new Plainsboro office. Hope to see you there!:thumbup:

Hi All :thumbup: I was banded on Friday, 5/2 and went back to work the following Thursday. It's hard to believe that tomorrow will be two weeks that I was banded. It seems like forever. Today I started eating soft foods. It takes getting used to the small amounts. Sometimes I feel very full after I eat. Wondering if I am eating too much??? :smile:. I've lost 19 lbs. Hitting the gym walking the treadmill. I have a Vegas business trip coming up. Should be interesting. I go back on June 9th to see if I need my first fill. Good luck everyone!:w00t:

I was banded 5/2 (2 weeks tomorrow) and I've lost 20 lbs. Going to the gym 4 times a week walking on the treadmill. Good luck everyone!:thumbup:

Well, I was banded on Friday. Still can't believe I did it. It was well worth the wait to get here (my first consultation was July '07). Now it's goodbye to yo-yo diets and hello to a new permanent lifestyle. I am learning so much from everyone's posts. Thanks!

Hi Everyone, new at this. Getting banded on Friday, 5/2 at age 58. Getting kinda nervous. Glad to have found you. Thanks for your support.

Can't believe my banding date is almost here - FRIDAY!!!! Started the process in July 2007 when I attended my first seminar and began the process. My date's with Dr. Chow from NJ Bariatrics at Univ. of Princeton Medical Center. Can't wait for it to be over...can't sleep, clean house, work, or focus on anything else except what's ahead....a new me. Yeah!!!

I too am scheduled for May....2nd! Oh My Gosh...Friday!