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Hi I am in South Jersey but my Dr is in Camden County. I am just finishing my Nut apps and then I will be waiting on insurance clearance... I should be a November or December sleever... I do have a question... Since I am going to be having surgery so close to the holidays... How long of a recovery time are we looking at here... I have children and don't want to interfere with my Christmas shopping and Santa stuff??

You can't lift anything heavy for 6 weeks or so. The incisions never really hurt. You'll be in a little discomfort for a few days, but it gets better each day.

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Thank you Mattsbelly....

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Hi, Mom of 4: recovery is different for everynody. I was really weak for 5 weeks . Then realized that I am someone who needs carbs. I have a little potato each day and I feel wonderful. Go for it....you'll be fine. You'll have your secret weapon (your sleeve) to get you through the holidays!

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Thank you MaryNoel... I have my appt with the surgeon to finalize and submit on Nov 21st so... If I get a date in December I am taking it !!! if it's after Christmas I am taking it.... Whenever they get me in I am there with a big ol' smile and ready to go.... I have put this surgery off three times in 5 years and I am done!! So happy and excited and I cannot wait!!! I thank you all for your info and advice and you are right I have my sleeve as a weapon and the internet for all my shopping should the need arise!!

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Hello everyone in in nj vineland nj dr attia will be my surgeon I'm pre op

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Hey Donkey. I'm west of philly but just got sleeved at Penn on halloween. I hope you have Dr Williams. Send me a PM and I'll be happy to tell you everything the drugs didnt make me forget. In short, it was awesome. I didnt take a pain killer after the second day.

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Hi from East Rutherford!

I had my surgery on 9/25. I used Dr Strom/Fresco. Love them! I am down 35 lbs.

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Who was your surgeon? I'm in northern NJ - due to be sleeved on 12/19.

I used Dr Strom/Dr Fresco out of Mountainside.

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Hi all I am new to the site... I am in so jrsy...burlington county. ..Dr Wasser..will be dong my surgery on 12/17

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Hi all I am new to the site... I am in so jrsy...burlington county. ..Dr Wasser..of virtua surgical will be dong my surgery on 12/17

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Hi all I am new to the site... I am in so jrsy...burlington county. ..Dr Wasser..of virtua surgical will be dong my surgery on 12/17

Hi! Awesome...congrats...12/17 is my bday. Dr. Wasser is also my surgeon. I will be sleeved on 11/26. I'm in gloucester county.

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Well happy early birthday to you....lets keep in touch. .I have a friend going in on the 19th with him also....

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Well happy early birthday to you....lets keep in touch. .I have a friend going in on the 19th with him also....

Thank you! Absolutely, we should keep in touch and good luck to your friend. Where will you be having your surgery? Virtua Mt. Holly??

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Yes, thats my location. .

Yes, mine too...I'm on day 7 of my pre op...can't say it's been horrible but this weekend was a struggle. But I only have 8 days until surgery day and I have to say that thinking of that has kept me going strong. When do you start your pre op?

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