Hello all HELP!!!!! I am pre op papers submitted to insurance BCBS of New Jersey yesterday. I selected Dr Marymore of Barix but wondered if anyone used him or the Barix facility and what you thought. I think I'm getting nervous and just want to make sure I have a great surgeon.

I am going through the process of using him now. I'm just waiting for my surgery appt. I did a lot of research after my consultation and found that everyone who has used him loved him.

I am going through the process of using him now. I'm just waiting for my surgery appt. I did a lot of research after my consultation and found that everyone who has used him loved him.

Thanks Jojo928 I was beginning to get nervous that not a soul in here used him. I did some research last year. Thanks for the info. I'm still waiting on insurance approval. Good luck with getting your date!

I am going through the process of using him now. I'm just waiting for my surgery appt. I did a lot of research after my consultation and found that everyone who has used him loved him.

Thanks Jojo828 let me know when you get a date! I'm still waiting for insurance approval but its been submitted!

I was sleeved by Dr Marymor on 3/6! I loved him and his whole staff... Very thorough and professional. After surgery, those nurses will get you up and walking right away! I'm so happy I went to him! Let me know if you have any questions!

Were you? I have tons of questions for you. I'm at the almost appt stage. How was the pre admission testing? I was told yesterday it was a lengthy process

How long before you could go home? Or back to work

How long before you could go home? Or back to work

I was sleeved by Dr Marymor on 3/6! I loved him and his whole staff... Very thorough and professional. After surgery' date=' those nurses will get you up and walking right away! I'm so happy I went to him! Let me know if you have any questions!

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Congrats on beginning your journey! Will you attend any of the support groups. I went this month and will go next month on third Wednesday. The nut attends and folks give great info. Which Protein shakes did you enjoy most.my biggest fear is the pre op diet.

I jsut wanted to say hello since I haven't found many people anywhere near me getting sleeved. I'm using Dr Harrison in Lehigh Valley but my SO's family lives in Langhorne. Good luck of your surgery.

Pre-op testing involved EKG, blood work, Ultrasound of gall bladder, chest X-ray, meet w/Dr Koganski or Dr Proudan (medical docs), meet w/respiratory to go over your incentive spirometer, & meet w/NUT. I think it took about 2.5 hrs....

I went back to work one week later. I had to because I actually found a nursing position the day before my surgery & needed to give my employer my resignation.... If you can take off longer, do it!!!!!!

You have to stay at Barix two nights... They are very thorough. I was a huge carb/sugar/soda person.... I kicked all the bad habits before my pre-op diet (never ever thought I could). You get used to the pre-op diet....I'm finally switching to puréed diet tomorrow! I lost 13lbs pre-op & 15lbs post op;)

Good for you 2boys!!!!! Thanks for the information.

That is a lot of testing in one day but at least you didn't have to run all over the place to get those things done.

I jsut wanted to say hello since I haven't found many people anywhere near me getting sleeved. I'm using Dr Harrison in Lehigh Valley but my SO's family lives in Langhorne. Good luck of your surgery.

Hi Roserie!!!!! I actually live in Philly but my job is in Trenton so it's easier for me to get to Barix for pre and post op appointments. Do you have a date yet?

Barix clinic is EXCELLENT! I was originally going to have my surgery there but had to find an in network dr with my insurance. You will def feel welcomed and safe here.

Jacqueline thanks!!!! I'm feeling better about it now. I was getting concerned because I saw that Abington ad Eistein were "Bariatric Centers of Excellence" and wonder why Barix is not considering they are solely a Bariatric Center. I also noticed the procedure costs more at hospital based facilities...it's covered dr me so cost is not a concern but its about a 5-7 thousand dollar difference. Has me thinking???