New Jersey Sleevers?

[DinaNJ 92]

@ Mobee I saw Dr. Strom yesterday. He was great, addressed all my concerns and was open to when I want to return to work. The coordinator Heather is also great. I told her what needed to be done to extend my disability and she did it on the spot.

[jerseygrl09 17]

Hi everyone I live in brick. Just had my surgery last fir march 28 so far he first three days were rough now it's not to bad. I'm 26 n was scarred to get the sleeve but my husband n family where very supportive. How is everyone doing on their joinery so far? Any advice I start eggs hummus n crackers n tomatoes today excited. So far 2weeks in over 20lbs down I don't see it but my family does I go back to work next sat out for 2weeks hope they notice at work. Please I'll take any advice and help good luck everyone we got this !!

[karinbuck 42]

Jerseygrl I'm jealous that you get to eat crackers. Lol. I was sleeved march 20th. My nut has me on a puréed diet until April 14th. Than hopefully I can have a cracker. Lol it's one of the things I have been craving. Mostly because of all the Soup I've been eating. Old habits die hard.

[jerseygrl09 17]

Jerseygrl I'm jealous that you get to eat crackers. Lol. I was sleeved march 20th. My nut has me on a puréed diet until April 14th. Than hopefully I can have a cracker. Lol it's one of the things I have been craving. Mostly because of all the Soup I've been eating. Old habits die hard.

@@karinbuck oh wow thats long I go on puree next wk but my surgeon said crackers r fine weird how certain u can start. Yea I hear u its nice 2 have something with soup I luv bread which I can have but u need 2 toast it so crackers r fine 4 now

[jerseygrl09 17]

So I had my first stall yesterday at 7 days post very upsetting but hoping cuz I got my monthly thats y I stalled . N this morning I had my first vomiting experience since the hospital not sure y was just trying to get my liquid vitamins in n bam something hit me. Yuck. Lil depressed want to get out of 298 n closer to 250 ill feel more comfortable away from 300s . I kno im a lil over a wk from when I had surgery but still.

[karinbuck 42]

Jerseygrl, I'm struggling with wanting to weigh myself everyday. Many of the bloggers here have recommended not doing it. So I'm trying to wait until my doc appointment. But that hasn't been working. I give in about every third day. I think you and I just both need to trust the process a little more and not get to involved with the scale yet. Good luck to you. I know I need it myself

[nonna312 1]

Hi, I live in central NJ and I am having my sleeve done on 3/14 in Holmdel. My initial consultation was January 23rd. I just got my approval from my insurance yesterday. The strangest thing is that I thought I wouldn't get approved. I have a low bmi (36) and mild sleep apnea, chronic heartburn, and shortness of breath at times. I got my approval before I even finished all of my tests for clearance. I'm kind of in shock now ! I even called my insurance company to make sure I was approved. I wasn't really taking it seriously until I knew it was a sure thing and now I am in a panic!!!

[CraveUrBrains 12]

Yeah, unless you're into self torture, you're better off not weighing yourself everyday. I do it like every week and even then I think its a lot. I think using your clothes and body measurements is a better way to keep track. BTW month old sleever from Atlantic City Area. Friend me if you want. Sorry JerseyGirl, I just had my first stall, I dropped 50lbs and then it stopped I got a little frustrated. I think the fact that this is only a weightloss tool, and not a magic bullet is sinking in.

Edited April 9, 2014 by CraveUrBrains

[metoonow 4]

I was sleeved on 2/11 at Monmouth medical....and my group has monthly support groups.... Bayshore doesn't????

[CraveUrBrains 12]

Unfortunately AtlanticCare support group is when work.

[DinaNJ 92]

I was sleeved on 2/11 at Monmouth medical....and my group has monthly support groups.... Bayshore doesn't????

Bayshore does have monthly meetings.

[jerseygrl09 17]

Jerseygrl, I'm struggling with wanting to weigh myself everyday. Many of the bloggers here have recommended not doing it. So I'm trying to wait until my doc appointment. But that hasn't been working. I give in about every third day. I think you and I just both need to trust the process a little more and not get to involved with the scale yet. Good luck to you. I know I need it myself

@kairnbuck it's so hard it's good n bad weighing everyday . I noticed I'm trying not to weigh everyday but I feel like it helps to show me wow I really shouldn't be here even if I stall still helps in a weird way thank you best of luck to you !!

[NowHisMrs0711 4]

Anyone from NJ out there? I had band removed and sleeve surgery scheduled for March 4th. On day 5 of liquid Proteins. Would love to hear from others, especially newbies/soon to be!

Hello all! I'm from North Jersey. Just had my first visit with my surgeon today and will be scheduling my screenings for the coming weeks. I was told my surgery will be this coming June/July. I'm nervous but excited at the same time to be going through with this. Any post op sleevers feel hungry with the liquid/shake diet? Or does the extreme hunger really subside?

[msunshyne139 2]

Hello all! I'm from North Jersey. Just had my first visit with my surgeon today and will be scheduling my screenings for the coming weeks. I was told my surgery will be this coming June/July. I'm nervous but excited at the same time to be going through with this. Any post op sleevers feel hungry with the liquid/shake diet? Or does the extreme hunger really subside?

Hi all:-) So Plainfield NJ here. My surgery date is 6/16/14 had the band done back in 2003 lost 80lbs then it slipped and had to be removed in 2008. So now I'm going for the sleeve. VERY NERVOUS this time around!

[sjohn 4]

Hello, I am from North Jersey. I had my surgery on 3/24/14 by Dr Earl Noyan in Hamilton. The first few days were rough for me,. I do not tolerate pain very well. I was blessed to have a private room. My bed was a little short, I am 5'9. I am down 25lbs which I am happy about. I was at a stall a couple of weeks ago, which they say is normal. I wish everyone the best on their pre surgery and surgery dates. Hang in there. It will be worth it. I really feel great and this is only the beginning of my journey.