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Hello Everyone! I'm (reluctantly, work related) a Jersey girl...Spotswood / Englishtown (Middlesex) area. Had my surgery on March 25, 2013 with Dr. Glassnap from NJ Bariatric Center, Springfield. I can happily say things seem to be going well so far. Anybody from around my area?

Hello Everyone! I officially started down my new road to health on March 25, 2013- NJ Bariatric Center -Dr. Angela Glassnap (formerly Dr. Jack) was my surgeon. So far luckily everything seems to be going as well as expected, especially for the changes made to my body. I think the hardest part for me during the day of and day after surgery was missing my (3) best friends (dogs) while in the hospital…lol! My 1st week post-op follow-up doctor appointment put me down 15lbs, I love it. I’m currently on what my doctor calls Stage 2 – Soft Foods. I am having a little bit of a hard time with that because I don’t like any type of fish (gag reflex kicks in) other than shellfish (not sure if I can have shellfish) and fish is one of the main proteins listed. I have had egg whites in the morning with a pinch of cheese (couldn’t hack them without) also tried refried beans on 4 crackers yesterday and they seemed to go down ok. I make sure slowly throughout the day that I have (2) Premier Shakes so I at least get a minimum of 60g of Protein (not including the few proteins from the 1/4c eggs) daily still. It also makes things easier since I went back to work on week 2, so far so good. I do have to say my biggest problem is slowing down and not drinking during eating. I’m working on that though, somebody posted an App “Eat Slow” and I’m going to try it this evening. Thanks for letting me tell a little bit of my experience…I wish everyone that has had March Surgeries the best of luck. I do have a question if anyone could help…Can I have Egg Drop or Hot N Sour soup form a Chinese restaurant at this stage? I have seen a few debates back and forth and I was wonder what others thoughts are.

Hello Everyone! I officially started down my new road to health on March 25, 2013- NJ Bariatric Center -Dr. Angela Glassnap (formerly Dr. Jack) was my surgeon. So far luckily everything seems to be going as well as expected, especially for the changes made to my body. I think the hardest part for me during the day of and day after surgery was missing my (3) best friends (dogs) while in the hospital…lol! My 1st week post-op follow-up doctor appointment put me down 15lbs, I love it. I’m currently on what my doctor calls Stage 2 – Soft Foods. I am having a little bit of a hard time with that because I don’t like any type of fish (gag reflex kicks in) other than shellfish (not sure if I can have shellfish) and fish is one of the main proteins listed. I have had egg whites in the morning with a pinch of cheese (couldn’t hack them without) also tried refried beans on 4 crackers yesterday and they seemed to go down ok. I make sure slowly throughout the day that I have (2) Premier Shakes so I at least get a minimum of 60g of Protein (not including the few proteins from the 1/4c eggs) daily still. It also makes things easier since I went back to work on week 2, so far so good. I do have to say my biggest problem is slowing down and not drinking during eating. I’m working on that though, somebody posted an App “Eat Slow” and I’m going to try it this evening. Thanks for letting me tell a little bit of my experience…I wish everyone that has had March Surgeries the best of luck. I do have a question if anyone could help…Can I have Egg Drop or Hot N Sour soup form a Chinese restaurant at this stage? I have seen a few debates back and forth and I was wonder what others thoughts are.

Thank you everyone for answering my post. After 3 years of slightly looking into the idea of WLS and several intense months of recently researching via seminars, doctor visits, internet, forums, chats, family discussions etc... I have made my decision. I feel the "Sleeve" is the best option for me and my life style. Surgery is Tentatively scheduled for March 25, 2013. Fingers crossed, Hope I am finally on the path to being happy with me

First I would like to Thank Everyone that posts to all the forums...I have read so many of the posts received lots of helpful information/tips. All of my preoperative requirements are complete and my Surgery date is tentatively set for March 25, 2013. I am doing my final research and contemplation between the two surgeries this weekend on Monday I need to give my patient navigator a decision whether I am going with Banding or Sleeve. If I had to make the decision this very moment I can tell you I am going with VSG. Any advice on either would be appreciated.