Just had consultation ,very excited ! I am getting my sleeve in Penn Medicine!

Sorry just saw you are 5 months out. But please tell me about your journey.

Sorry just saw you are 5 months out. But please tell me about your journey.

Send me a message and ill let you know.

How do I do that?

Hi All..... I had my VSG on July 24th....at Mount Sinai Hospital...with Dr. Daniel Herron.....thus far,I have lost 38 pounds....will have an appointment on monday ...afternoon.....with the Nutrisionist and the surgeon...so far,so good.....a little gas and tired of the puree diet....but, all in all doing better than expected....so delighted that I decided not to go to Mexico for the surgery......and found this wonderful surgeon in NYC....... all the best for good health to everyone....always...... R

I am in Burlington but having my surgery at RJW hospital

I had mine done at RWJ on July 16th, everything was wonderful. My surgeon was Dr. Dobruskin - she is AMAZING!!!

Morris county nj. Specifically Netcong. Surgery will be with Dr garrison at Christ hospital. Just waiting for insurance to give me the go ahead.

I hope that all goes well.....wishing you every success..... I had my VSG on July 24th....lost 42 pounds..... have alot more to go.....trying to eat some solid food--had puree for awhile......I thought about going to Mexico however, I found a wonderful sugeron in Manhatten.......all the best... in your journey....

Hi!! I'm in Central NJ (spotswood). I have a consultation with Dr. Sadek in somerset on sept 12th. I've heard really wonderful things about him. Nice to "meet" other Jersey sleevers!

Hi!! I'm in Central NJ (spotswood). I have a consultation with Dr. Sadek in somerset on sept 12th. I've heard really wonderful things about him. Nice to "meet" other Jersey sleevers!

Dr Sadek is my Doc! Love love lhim! He is great! Offers a monthly support meeting which is fun!! Also he sponsored all his patients to do a 5k and is doing another one in Oct. his nutritionist Lauren is a great person! Hope to see you at the meeting! It's the 3rd Tuesday of every month!

What are you looking to have done? I had the sleeve nov 7 last year. Doing fantastic!!

Dr Sadek is my Doc! Love love lhim! He is great! Offers a monthly support meeting which is fun!! Also he sponsored all his patients to do a 5k and is doing another one in Oct. his nutritionist Lauren is a great person! Hope to see you at the meeting! It's the 3rd Tuesday of every month!

What are you looking to have done? I had the sleeve nov 7 last year. Doing fantastic!!

Oh cool!! That's so great. I'm definitely planning to have the sleeve done. Can I go to the meeting if I haven't had the surgery yet? Would you be able to tell me a bit about your pre-surgery experience with him, like the tests and such that he requires? I'm just trying to plan an idea of a schedule so I know the time frame I'm looking at (so I can make it work with class schedules and vacations, etc ).

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Sure you can go! It would be a great opportunity to meet patients and ask questions. I would be happy to talk to you about the process! Can we private message on this? We can email or talk on the phone if you wish figure a week after surgery you will need off.

Pennsauken, NJ.....I was sleeved August 19 at the University of Princeton Medical Center by Dr. Brolin. Smooth sailing.. self pay. 30 lbs down. ...wooohooooo!

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??

Pennsauken' date=' NJ.....I was sleeved August 19 at the University of Princeton Medical Center by Dr. Brolin. Smooth sailing.. self pay. 30 lbs down. ...wooohooooo![/quote']

Pennsauken! I'm also from the Camden County area - Collingwood so I guess were like neighbors. :-)

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.