Just got sleeved on the 28th and would like to meet up with some local people. Maybe get a workout partner.

I am in East Brunswick.....still pre-op with surgery scheduled for 9/18/13. Would be nice to connect with someone local who has already or will soon be having VSG.

I am able to man up and not afraid of the surgery itself, but admittedly nervous about the required life style change. I don't drink and hang out with the guys everyday, but I do occasionally like to drink and hang out with the guys. I am struggling mentally with what football parties and bowling are going to be like for me in the future.

Isn't drinking and eating once in a while part of being a man ???

Hey Michael, once I had the surgery I stayed on plan for three or four months. No alcohol. Then I introduced a glass of wine every now and then. After a while I had a glass of scotch every now and then. Now 6 months out and 110 lbs lost, I just returned from a week long motorcycle trip with the guys. I drank alcohol everyday including beer and ate anything I wanted. I did gain a couple of pounds and now I'll have to get back to the plan and stay away from bad food and drink again but you can hang out with the guys. It's just like everything else. Moderation.