New member from South Jersey

[redchic1978 1]

I just had my band oct 10th. Anyone from south jersey? I just learned of this site last night and think its great!

[roeroe 18]

hi red chick; i am from south jersey also. originally from brooklyn new york and moved to barnegat 11 years ago. having surgery december 1st at SOCH

[redchic1978 1]

Hi, im from Vineland. Are you excited? Nervous? Ill say I had a ruff go at it the first few days but that's due to a very low pain tolerence but iv already lost at least 15 pounds!

[roeroe 18]

i am so excited and anxious, but to me honest, for a bit there, all the negative posts were getting to me. alot of posts about bandsters that are two years out and they have gained all of their weight back. i didn't think that was possible to do that. i thought for a second that the band was going to stop me from eating but my doctor told me that if I do not eat my calories, I will be fine. I am promising myself to stay away from any creamed Soups or ice cream shakes. I am going to take it one day at a time, just like any other addict, because I am addicted to foods and always made bad decisions in the past and will make a effort everyday to think about what i am going to eat and plan every meal. congrats to you on your success and i hope that you feel better each day and continue your journey to a smaller you. keep in touch.

[redchic1978 1]

Iv seen alot of negatives too but I honestly don't think that's the norm. A girl I went to highschool with had hers 4 yrs ago to the day of my band and one year later she looked awesome! Had lost like 130 lbs and still keeps it off and then some. She has been an inspiration.

[shaah 0]

RedChic thanks for sharing your success thus far. i am from central jersey and im in the beginning stages of the whole process. i have met with my surgeon for a consult and i meet him again on Friday, i did my psych evaluation, and i meet with my nutrionist next Monday. i got my letter of medical necessity last Friday so i am making moves but still excited and scared all at once. i have board here i check on the regular because its people who have the same insurance as me, there are highs and lows there so i try to just take it a day at a time. you have lost 15lbs already in a week? gosh you are my inspiration. keep going and keeping us updated