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

I am in south jersey looking for a support group for sleevers I am hittting some road blocks . I am having difficulty in loosing I got sleeved 10/24 and only down 25 lbs I know that every one is different but I wish I was getting better results

I am in south jersey looking for a support group for sleevers I am hittting some road blocks . I am having difficulty in loosing I got sleeved 10/24 and only down 25 lbs I know that every one is different but I wish I was getting better results

What was your start weight? Are you working out?

I am in south jersey looking for a support group for sleevers I am hittting some road blocks . I am having difficulty in loosing I got sleeved 10/24 and only down 25 lbs I know that every one is different but I wish I was getting better results

Where in South Jersey are you located? You could try the 5 day pouch test…there are videos on You Tube discussing it.

I'm in south jersey. I'm a super slow looser. Just reading about the 5 day pouch test now.

What was your start weight? Are you working out?

My starting weight was 341 currently 319, I do work out but just been doing cardio walking on treadmill and step aerobics.

My starting weight was 341 currently 319, I do work out but just been doing cardio walking on treadmill and step aerobics.

thats really weird. What does your doctor have to say about that?

I live in Somerset and am going to Dr. Mehta in New Brunswick. I was disappointed to hear my surgery will be at Raritan Bay in Old Bridge. My surgery date is June 3 and lots of appts coming. Good luck to all!

I was scrolling thru posts and saw this. I was wondering how everything went with your surgery. Why were you disappointed to hear you were having it at Old Bridge Hospital?

Hi

Has anyone had surgery with dr brendan O'Connell in sj?

Had my surgery 12/17 at cooper

Hi

Has anyone had surgery with dr brendan O'Connell in sj?

Had my surgery 12/17 at cooper

He is my doctor now..I am hoping to scheduled in march..how was your surgery

Hi

Dr O'Connell was a very good surgeon

Surgery went well

No issues at all

He came in at least once a day as well as a couple of other drs he works with

Liked them all. Very good bedside manner

Was in cooper three full days

Daytime nurses were great, however nights were terrible. I had a room outside nurses station. So much noise!

Other than that it went well. Couldn't wait to get home and get sleep!!

Tuesday is my 4 week post op. Down 29 lbs so far. One puréed foods n hopefully soft foods after Tuesday

If you have any questions or need anything feel free to ask!

Hi

Dr O'Connell was a very good surgeon

Surgery went well

No issues at all

He came in at least once a day as well as a couple of other drs he works with

Liked them all. Very good bedside manner

Was in cooper three full days

Daytime nurses were great, however nights were terrible. I had a room outside nurses station. So much noise!

Other than that it went well. Couldn't wait to get home and get sleep!!

Tuesday is my 4 week post op. Down 29 lbs so far. One puréed foods n hopefully soft foods after Tuesday

If you have any questions or need anything feel free to ask!

So glad everything went well..of course I have a million questions..

What are your stats

How long before you went back to work..I am nurse for Cooper I work in the out pt office s..I don't lift or stand for long periods..

Did you take pain meds

Hi

I'm 47, and 5' 6 1/2 inches tall

My starting weight 251

After two week pre op liquid diet I lost 12 lbs

4 weeks out on Tuesday and I am now 221

So all together down 30

Dr O'Connell says 6 weeks out of work

Well, I kind of went back at 3 weeks

I'm a single mom and need the income!

I'm a dental hygienist in a very busy office

They wanted medical clearance for me to come back and dr oconnell would not give it

So my work decided to let me come back early because they are short handed

The first day was ok, I was just very tired when I got home.

Tomorrow is a 12 hour day and I hope it's kind to me lol

As for pain meds,,,

I did get them in the hospital.

They have you self dispense when you feel you need it. I did use it bc I was in a fair amount of pain the three days I was there.

Once I got home I didn't really need any pain meds at all.

It was just uncomfortable , esp sleeping on my back.

Give it a few days home and there is not any pain. I have a broken tailbone and herniated discs in my lower back and that hurts way more!

If you think of any other questions feel free to ask

I did find it helpful for me to do a lot of stock up shopping before the surgery

It's just me and my 15 year old so not lots of help here

Don't know what your situation is

I got all heavy items such as kitty litter, laundry detergent , can good, as well as stocking up freezer, fridge for my daughter as well as items I needed like broth, jello, protein powders, etc.

Hope this helps

Hi

I'm 47, and 5' 6 1/2 inches tall

My starting weight 251

After two week pre op liquid diet I lost 12 lbs

4 weeks out on Tuesday and I am now 221

So all together down 30

Dr O'Connell says 6 weeks out of work

Well, I kind of went back at 3 weeks

I'm a single mom and need the income!

I'm a dental hygienist in a very busy office

They wanted medical clearance for me to come back and dr oconnell would not give it

So my work decided to let me come back early because they are short handed

The first day was ok, I was just very tired when I got home.

Tomorrow is a 12 hour day and I hope it's kind to me lol

As for pain meds,,,

I did get them in the hospital.

They have you self dispense when you feel you need it. I did use it bc I was in a fair amount of pain the three days I was there.

Once I got home I didn't really need any pain meds at all.

It was just uncomfortable , esp sleeping on my back.

Give it a few days home and there is not any pain. I have a broken tailbone and herniated discs in my lower back and that hurts way more!

If you think of any other questions feel free to ask

I did find it helpful for me to do a lot of stock up shopping before the surgery

It's just me and my 15 year old so not lots of help here

Don't know what your situation is

I got all heavy items such as kitty litter, laundry detergent , can good, as well as stocking up freezer, fridge for my daughter as well as items I needed like broth, jello, protein powders, etc.

Hope this helps

Yes it helps..I am 31, 5"5 255 lbs...I do have allot of help at home..my husband n 16 year old stepson..my 2 daughter s 8/7 are eager to help..I go for my second sleep.study tomorrow and have a bunch of appointment s this month...really hoping for the end of March...feels so good to talk to someone

That's great that you have help

It will be a breeze for you

I had to cook, clean, do laundry etc

Take advantage of the help the first week out

Luckily I don't have sleep apnea so they cancelled my second sleep study :-)

The first one I could not sleep there at all

It was a long night

I got thru all of the appointments with taking a few half days at work

They schedule as many appointments as they can all on one day if u ask

They really put you thru a lot of testing

After all the appointments are done it's such a good feeling that you are almost there

You will be there before you know it!

That's great that you have help

It will be a breeze for you

I had to cook, clean, do laundry etc

Take advantage of the help the first week out

Luckily I don't have sleep apnea so they cancelled my second sleep study :-)

The first one I could not sleep there at all

It was a long night

I got thru all of the appointments with taking a few half days at work

They schedule as many appointments as they can all on one day if u ask

They really put you thru a lot of testing

After all the appointments are done it's such a good feeling that you are almost there

You will be there before you know it!

I am.glad that I have some time...I am trying to get emotional ready...congrats on your success..