New Jersey Sleevers?

[madamsoul 34]

Who is your surgeon? Mine is Dr. Brolin

Dr. Dobruskin - the best!

[madamsoul 34]

I hope the snow doesn't impede anything. And you've been through so much. Good luck!!!

Thank you so much! The worst will be rescheduling to March 6th but that means 2 more liquid days...........yuck!

[HardWork13 83]

Thank you so much! The worst will be rescheduling to March 6th but that means 2 more liquid days...........yuck!

good luck tomorrow!! Happy snow was a big nothing this time! I'm also from Central NJ. Sleeved 10/21 @ Overlook.

[dc2beslim 3]

One more week. I'm so excited!! Already have my bag packed. Lol. March 11th here I come!

[madamsoul 34]

Hey all - haven't been here in quite some time! Had the surgery on March 4th and I am SO HAPPY! Down almost 30 lbs. since a week or so before the surgery. Getting used to what it feels like to be "full" BEFORE I feel like I have to throw up. It's a learning process but once you learn, it's heaven. Today I had a slice of deli chicken breast and a few bites of swiss cheese for lunch and it's such a great feeling.

I hope all of you have as positive an experience as I did. Absoutely no pain after the surgery; the only problems were gas in my upper chest the first night and nausea - both passed by the morning. Then, just dealing with the drain (just annoying) and very loose bowel movements.

Did I mention how happy I was? Not obsessing about food, life is so simple now. I used to spend my evenings stuffing my face am waiting for the person at the Chinese restaurant to ring my doorbell any day now to see if I'm still alive. Seriously, took out food from there 4-5 times a week LOL. Hope everyone doing well - keep in touch!

[ForkAndMindy 67]

Loved seeing this thread. So many people from central jersey! I'm in Marlboro/Manalapan area, so those of you having surgery in holmdel are right nearby :-) would love the idea of a support group! I'm not scheduled until June 24th though because of work, but hearing about everyone's experiences makes the waiting and anticipation so much more bearable!

[madamsoul 34]

I am in Monroe Township - perhaps we could find somewhere midway - are you close to Freehold let's say? It would be great to get together, in person, maybe monthly to start? Anyone on board?

Loved seeing this thread. So many people from central jersey! I'm in Marlboro/Manalapan area, so those of you having surgery in holmdel are right nearby :-) would love the idea of a support group! I'm not scheduled until June 24th though because of work, but hearing about everyone's experiences makes the waiting and anticipation so much more bearable!

[MoBee 21]

That would be great to meet! I live on Freehold.

[ForkAndMindy 67]

I can get to freehold easily! That would be awesome

[DinaNJ 92]

Hi, sorry I don't get the emails with responses to this thread for some reason... I am in the Matawan/Aberdeen area.. A little over 2 weeks since my surgery... It's gets frustrating at times I guess it's all about getting to know my new stomach. Down 17lbs so far... @ MoBee I didn't have to get a letter from my primary physician.. It wasn't required from my surgery. Did anyone get it done at Bayshore Hospital? I had Dr Strom.

[MoBee 21]

I am scheduled for surgery in May at Bayshore with Dr Strom too!

[meatball1 29]

I am in south jersey was sleeved in October have lost 1/2 of my weight goal. Bet decision I ever made.

[DinaNJ 92]

I am scheduled for surgery in May at Bayshore with Dr Strom too!

I've only seen Dr Strom at my first visit and the day of surgery. I can say he did a great job because I am alive (lol) and I had no complications. He also performed the surgery of a friend and she is 5 months post op. You really do see all the dr's in the practice. I saw a different dr at my final pre op appt, another who was on duty the weekend I was in the hospital (I believe his name was dr rob) a woman dr at my first post op appt. I'm not good with names but they were all great! I didn't have the best hospital experience.. It was ok. I would try to have as much support as possible there for you. I chose to not tell many people and not to have visitors.. But I was ok post surgery. I was up and walking around the hallways the first night. I did however see some of the other people who had surgery when we went for x-rays who seemed to be worst off than me. I didn't see anyone walking in the hallways and the woman I shared the room with was in so much pain she didn't walk at all the entire stay. (Her mom stayed in our room both nights) Don't get me wrong I used that morphine drip all day Friday and Sat morning but after that I only had Tylenol w/cod Sat night and nothing on Sunday. If you can walk... I had no problems with gas. The process was not easy and in retrospect I should have had someone come atleast to visit. I think I had a tougher time the first week at home ( probably from lack of sleep and I got a cold from my 8 year old my second day home).

[MoBee 21]

DinaNJ- I am dreading the 2 day stay. I am hoping that maybe I am lucky enough to get a private room but I doubt it. Having my EGD done Friday and throwing in my colonoscopy for good measure. Might as well as have everything checked out while I am at it. Than I just have to wait for approval. How many times did you see the NUT prior to surgery? Just can't wait to have this done and move on with next phase. I am hoping to take 4 weeks off prior to returning to work. Sounds as if you are doing well. Any words of advice?

[DinaNJ 92]

DinaNJ- I am dreading the 2 day stay. I am hoping that maybe I am lucky enough to get a private room but I doubt it. Having my EGD done Friday and throwing in my colonoscopy for good measure. Might as well as have everything checked out while I am at it. Than I just have to wait for approval. How many times did you see the NUT prior to surgery? Just can't wait to have this done and move on with next phase. I am hoping to take 4 weeks off prior to returning to work. Sounds as if you are doing well. Any words of advice?

I dreaded the stay.... The woman and her mother drove me crazy.. It was too small in the room and I couldn't believe they allowed her to stay. They were very nice but recovering from surgery in a crowded room on top of a nurse I had both days for the entire day that I didn't care for made it worst. I just wanted to sleep the weekend away. I saw the Nut twice before surgery. Can you believe I got my approval before I got clearance from the gastro and pulmonary dr. I couldn't believe it. As far as advice.. it all happened so fast for me. I think my initial appt was Jan 22nd and I had the surgery March 14th. I spent so much time hustling to get my appt's in and thinking I wasn't going to be approved because my BMI was just 35 and I had health conditions but not the typical ones they speak of HPB, diabetes..etc. I think for me this process has been difficult because I wasn't mentally prepared. I didn't think food was such a big deal I just thought I ate big portions. I was so wrong..It's hard not being able to have pizza night with my daughter and not being able to sit down and just having a regular dinner with her. She doesn't know about the surgery just that I don't feel well but she's telling me I'm not being healthy and I need to eat more. My girlfriends are calling to go out for drinks, dinner and I'm like next month.. And although I realize that not eating normally is only temporary this process has been mentally challenging for me. I have been out 3 weeks from work. I think when I go back to the dr. this Thursday I am going to tell them I'm not ready to go back to work. Sitting up straight for long periods of time is painful from the incisions. I think getting sick slowed down my recovery as well. So just be prepared and watch the videos and read the blogs... they really helped me. Oh and learning how to eat slowly before your surgery would be helpful.. I am having a hard time with that!