Hi!

Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with Dr. Michael Nusbaum in Morristown/Livingston NJ? He is who I plan on using and so far his entire office staff and Dr. Nusbaum have been very nice, patient and accommodating. He hasn't rushed me out of his office to see someone else and they take the time to talk and answer your questions and concerns.

Has anyone had their surgery done by Dr. Nusbaum? I'm looking to just gain some other insight and perspectives from folks who have had him perform their surgeries. Any problems before, during or after?

Thanks!

Karen

I'm so excited I had to post, lol.. I managed to get in 70 grams of protein today and boy was it not easy!!! I guess my doc visit yesterday really drilled the message in, lol That really is cause for celebration for me cause even tho I'll be 4 weeks out on Thursday I'm certain my average daily protein intake has been around 30-35g which is pretty bad not to mention my average of 3-4 cups of water each day .... I'm working on getting up to 6 cups of water before the night is over, yesterday i got in 7 cups. I'm just stoked that I managed to get that much protein in within the day! I had more energy today too go figure! I'm alternating protein isopure powder shakes, GNC vanilla and Costco premier chocolate (breakfast lunch and dinner) I truly don't want to end up back in the ER or have too much hair and muscle loss simply because I'm not complying. Hope everyone is staying on track and keeping warm!!!

Awesome, awesome, awesome! Keep up the great work!

Great news, Sandi!!!

You will start much better in no time!!!

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Hello Mkak! So nice to hear from a veteran! How are you doing now? Your wt loss results are fenaminal! How much wt did you lose in 1st, 2nd months? Did you have any stalls? I've read that about 6 months after the surgery a lot of people admit having much less sleeve resistance. And most important question for me: did you had food cravings before the surgery? And if yes, did it come back? Sorry for bombarding with so many questions. Each surgeon has his own stile and a lot of post op symptoms may be same for us. I would really appreciate your answers. Thanks in advance!

Hi there! I forgot to report back the other day. -20 month 1 and -19.3 month 2!

Well you guys, I finally got my date! April 3rd ! So excited, happy, nervous and SCARED, lol . How are you 2 doing??? Let me know!!

Well you guys, I finally got my date! April 3rd ! So excited, happy, nervous and SCARED, lol . How are you 2 doing??? Let me know!!

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How are u? Is all well? I'm having some set backs and will be 4 months out tomorrow, 4/12

Gastritis and suture inflammation make it hard to consume anything -- just about 10 pounds from goal but miserable about my condition

Phys asst says I will likely have to remain on full liquids for another 2 months (ugh!!)

I'm human and I should be eating solids.

Lost about 60 since surgery and 80 since I started my journey in October 2013

I would never advocate wls as everyone's healing process is so different. Happy I've lost weight and everyone says i look good but not happy about all of the problems I'm facing ...

Gastritis

Suture inflammation

Back pain

food intolerances

hair loss -severe

Dehydration and constipation

This should all pass I hope and pray

Edited April 11, 201412 yr by sandisleeve

---- How are u? Is all well? I'm having some set backs and will be 4 months out tomorrow, 4/12 Gastritis and suture inflammation make it hard to consume anything -- just about 10 pounds from goal but miserable about my condition Phys asst says I will likely have to remain on full liquids for another 2 months (ugh!!) I'm human and I should be eating solids. Lost about 60 since surgery and 80 since I started my journey in October 2013 I would never advocate wls as everyone's healing process is so different. Happy I've lost weight and everyone says i look good but not happy about all of the problems I'm facing ... Gastritis Suture inflammation Back pain Food intolerances Hair loss -severe Dehydration and constipation This should all pass I hope and pray

Oh wow! So sorry your having issues like that. No fun at all! I am sure it will get better once the gastritis is under control. I am now a week out and doing very well. No issues at all. I hope it stays this way. I will be praying for you, keep in touch

Thanks for the well wishes and happy to hear you are doing amazing

An unfortunate turn of events have made me want to leave dr nusbaums office - he is not the person I thought he was

I'm hoping to continue my post op care with dr abkin in florham park

Hope everyone is doing well!

Edited April 23, 201412 yr by sandisleeve

An unfortunate turn of events have required me to leave dr nusbaums office - he is not the person I thought he was I'm hoping to continue my post op care with dr abkin in florham park Hope everyone is doing well!

oh no! What happened Sandi?

oh no! What happened Sandi?

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His office manager shelly made a big mistake, gave me the wrong instructions one night and lied about it so of course the innocent patient gets blamed. The doc was unfortunately woken up during my ER Visit recently, got upset then sent his assistant Joan to my hospital room minutes b4 my endoscopy to be nasty and blame me for his office manager's mistake

I didn't want or need to be in the ER that night but that is exactly what his office manager told me to do and I thought she knew what she was talking about and confirmed it with the doctor. She was loud and clear for everyone in the waiting room to hear her-- it's really all very sad because I had so much respect and appreciation for the doctor and Joan but I won't tolerate the disrespect or false accusations. All the respect I had for them went straight out my hospital room window the morning of my endoscopy

I will surely miss Sweta, Wanda and Carla without a doubt. They are were all so very helpful and respectful

Good luck with your post op experience there but beware of any instruction from Shelly - I suggest getting it all in writing and confirming with Sweta or Wanda if you have to

I've never dealt with anything like this ever before and would never disrespect one on my healthcare professionals but life goes on

-- His office manager shelly made a big mistake, gave me the wrong instructions one night and lied about it so of course the innocent patient gets blamed. The doc was unfortunately woken up during my ER Visit recently, got upset then sent his assistant Joan to my hospital room minutes b4 my endoscopy to be nasty and blame me for his office manager's mistake I didn't want or need to be in the ER that night but that is exactly what his office manager told me to do and I thought she knew what she was talking about and confirmed it with the doctor. She was loud and clear for everyone in the waiting room to hear her-- it's really all very sad because I had so much respect and appreciation for the doctor and Joan but I won't tolerate the disrespect or false accusations. All the respect I had for them went straight out my hospital room window the morning of my endoscopy I will surely miss Sweta, Wanda and Carla without a doubt. They are were all so very helpful and respectful Good luck with your post op experience there but beware of any instruction from Shelly - I suggest getting it all in writing and confirming with Sweta or Wanda if you have to I've never dealt with anything like this ever before and would never disrespect one on my healthcare professionals but life goes on

Oh my gosh! I am so sorry you went thru this! Hope all goes well from here on out!!

I hope so too @work

So many post op challenges I'm having at 4.5 months out thought it would be easier at this point

Any recent experiences with Dr. Nusbaum? He did my lapband but it's giving me problems. I'm going through all the approval appointments now for a revision to the sleeve.

Hi there! I had the Sleeve done 6 months ago by Dr. Nusbaum. Love him and his staff, no problems for me at all. Ask me anything you want! One of the best decisions I have ever made!

Hi! I am also a patient of Dr. Nusbaum. I had the sleve in my country Colombia. The dr is great and his team excellent. I Am schedule nov 18th for a revision. Wanda is excellent i had to fight with Cigna for 6 months to approve the surgery And Wanda fought for me! I cant wait to finish what started.