Any NJ folk on here

[juliansmom2003 3]

so you were banded about a month before I was, how have you found it to be? Have you had any problems or set backs at all?

Nope, other than waiting three months for a freaking fill LOL!

Honestly, I am thrilled with the results. I can actually tell that I'm losing weight, I feel better and I'm motivated to keep going. I was one of the lucky ones that couldn't even tell I was banded with the exception of a couple of times I was a real bonehead and ate too fast (but that was only recently). I've been very lucky!

[ToddNYG 0]

Nope, other than waiting three months for a freaking fill LOL!

Honestly, I am thrilled with the results. I can actually tell that I'm losing weight, I feel better and I'm motivated to keep going. I was one of the lucky ones that couldn't even tell I was banded with the exception of a couple of times I was a real bonehead and ate too fast (but that was only recently). I've been very lucky!

That's kinda how I was at first, my band was empty for the first 5-6 weeks and I had some restriction at first but as the month went on I was eating way too much, the holidays didn't help either. No way could I have gone a whole 3 months. Was your band completely empty or did they put some in post op?

[juliansmom2003 3]

COMPLETELY empty :-(! I am dying here!

[ToddNYG 0]

COMPLETELY empty :-(! I am dying here!

I'm surprised that they had you wait that long? How much have you lost with nothing in the band?

[juliansmom2003 3]

I'm surprised that they had you wait that long? How much have you lost with nothing in the band?

17 pre-op, 30 post

It's been tough to say the least! Can't believe I got through the Holidays without gaining since there is nothing in my band!

[ToddNYG 0]

17 pre-op, 30 post

It's been tough to say the least! Can't believe I got through the Holidays without gaining since there is nothing in my band!

yea thats impressive, good for you. Any idea how much the doc wants to put in for your first fill?

[juliansmom2003 3]

Not a clue LOL. I know he is conservative, but since I've managed to go this long with nothing, perhaps all I need is a little one anyway? I am a little nervous now because I read some posts about the size of the needle...freaking just a tad LOL

[ToddNYG 0]

Not a clue LOL. I know he is conservative, but since I've managed to go this long with nothing, perhaps all I need is a little one anyway? I am a little nervous now because I read some posts about the size of the needle...freaking just a tad LOL

well I have had 2 already and its no more then the little prick when you have blood drawn. My doc starts everyone with 4cc's for their first fill, which was not enough for me so I got 2 more. I'll be curious to hear how you make out tomorrow.

[mair 0]

Hi,

I am also from New Jersey, I had my surgery in Morristown Memorial, Dr. Nussbaum. It was a year in December.

[HappyDay 0]

I'm scheduled to be banded on April 9th at SOCH with Dr. Reich - I'm from Ocean County - so far I've heard great things about him!! Looking forward to it!!

[glynn79 0]

Hi...im from South Jersey just got rebanded by dr. boe from barix clinic in langhorne,pa....that place is great and he is great :thumbup:

[MrsMiller 0]

I'm also from NJ, Ocean Country I'm scheduled for Feb 19th with Dr Reich

PS: I'm also an Eagles fan...lol

[Huckleberry Gal 0]

I am also from SOC! Had my band done by Dr. Reich on the 15th. Everything went great until my overnight stay and the nurses that couldnt get an IV on me. That was THE WORST after 3 nurses and 6 tries, they got a nurse from CCU to put a line in, it took awhile but she got it on the 1st shot. Over 2hrs w/ no fluids, no pain meds and no nausea meds is a DRAG. Other than that, Im all good