Hey everyone

New to the site and just wondering if they're are any sleevers from NJ like myself. Looking for some support and someone who understands what I'll be going through. My surgery is scheduled for October 21 (yay). My friends are supporting me through this but my family does not know yet. They can be extremely judgmental at times and not sure how to tell them yet. Thanks in advance!

Welcome I'm in NJ my big day is July 11:) .. I be @ JFK medical center in Edison

Welcome I'm in NJ my big day is July 11:) .. I be @ JFK medical center in Edison

That's where I go too! Dr. Abkin? Do you go to the support groups? I'm gonna try to go to some but my work schedule doesn't really allow me too. Congrats on your surgery soon!

No I go with dr Nihalani ... In the same building where they have the support group ... Yes I go they got 1 on the July 10 I be going ...

No I go with dr Nihalani ... In the same building where they have the support group ... Yes I go they got 1 on the July 10 I be going ...

Yea I'm gonna try to make that one. Can I ask what made you choose the sleeve?

Yea I'm gonna try to make that one. Can I ask what made you choose the sleeve?

The bypass scared the crap out out of me !!! & I know to many ppl with the band & they had issues and didn't loose that much weight !!!

Everyone with the sleeve are so pleased with it ... It was my choice right away & the surgeon agreed that the sleeve would be better for me

I'm from jersey had it on mat 28th . Here if you guys need me

Thanks 2morr is my big day

North Jeresy here, Good luck everyone!!

Thanks 2morr is my big day

Good luck tomorrow!!

I'm from jersey had it on mat 28th . Here if you guys need me

How are you feeling? What stage of eating are you at?

I feel good, the first week was tough but it gets better. I've been on solids since week 4 no problems with anything.

Wow that's great! I'm worried that I won't get in enough protein or something. How are you finding it with no drinking and eating at the same time and drinking a half hour after eating? Sorry bout the questions, very curious lol

I'm in Central NJ. Sleeved on 4/12 at Centrastate. I'm down 45lbs and feel great! Just remember to focus on water and protein. Seeing a NUT is helpful too. I still just focus on 800 calories, 64 oz water and at least 60gms protein daily. Keep it simple!

Don't worry just drink as much as you can . Everyone has trouble with the water and protein in the beginning. Try isopure Dutch chocolate mix it with 12 oz of water and its 52 grams of protein. I would drink one of those and as much water as possible. The eating and drinking at the same time part was the thing I was worried about the most. I could never not drink while I was eating but after the surgery you eat so little so it's really not bad at all.

I'm not in my 20s but I'm browsing . Ill be 19 on Monday and I just had my surgery on the 8th in Hackensack . The first time I woke up after surgery I remember saying I was in pain but then I passed out for hours after that . When I woke up all I had was gas pains in my stomach . The next day (yesterday) I was able to get up on my own and walk around with no IV . I was able to drink 4oz of water/juice/broth in an hour . When I left the hospital at about 1030 last night , with the hour drive home I became extremely nauseous and had some acid reflux at about 3 am . I'm finding it harder to get down 4 oz now that I'm home but other than that I feel fine . And I'm only getting down water because juices and broths are now making me sick . I also had a little under an ounce of a Popsicle .