HELLO!!!

Is there anyone going for the sleeve or has gotten the sleeve up here in North NJ? I'm looking at January, and I started my journey about 4 weeks ago with Dr. Paragi.

I started back in august looking for a dr and oct met dr paragi I am scheduled for sleeve January 27th excited but scared. The office seems to be very I organized but as thy told me they have new staff cause he separated from previous practice. Long terms the dr has great plans for his building to have all testing done there unfortunately we are the first ones to office setting and they are working kinks out with is. It does seem that dr paragi is nice and well known within medical field. Getting ready for pre surgery diet : sugar free pops and jello, broth, clear protein and water maybe w crystal light. I have been cutting down portion sizes and meals already so I hope it doesn't effect my migraines too much. Biggest worry is watching my one ur old after procedure she is at that needed stage

Edited December 29, 201411 yr by dar81

@@dar81 oh my god! I have Dr. Paragi too! I'm so excited to have found someone with the same surgeon as me! My surgery is set for January 15th and I start my pre op diet this Friday! I'm so nervous and excited.

@@dar81 The office did seem unorganized at first and it made me really worried. I started to see him when his office was in St. Barnabas. The new office is really nice.

JenniferO2188 new to site not sure how to tag but hope ur surgery and ore io goes well. I'm so nervous and only my fiancé knows about surgery so it's not easy to vent. What r ur ore op diet plans? Any protein good that u have found??

Edited December 29, 201411 yr by dar81

@@dar81 all you need to do to tag someone is add @ right before the persons username

I'm still experimenting with Protein supplements and shakes myself but I have tried EAS and Premier Protein and I like both a lot. You can buy either at Walmart, costco or BJ's. I'm planning on just drinking those, Water, broth and crystal light during my pre op diet. I have no idea how I'm going to survive on just shakes and water but we can do it! Haha

@@dar81 oh and Isopure protein powder is awesome! 50 grams of protein! I rather that then the drink. The drink basically tastes like kerosene to me haha

I'm in Sparta...getting sleeved Feb 9th at Holy Name Medical Center by Dr. Vincent Iannace

@@CountryGirl5584 I live in Sparta too! I was sleeved December 16th at valley!

@@JenniferO2188

I'm so excited but just think my nerves are getting the best of me, I see Dr. Paragi today so in going to talk with him. I look at these before and after pics and just can't wait to have to old me back and enjoy life w my kids. Making my pre op shopping list for today any suggestions ? Also does anyone have a post op menu or ideas they'd like to share. I need it written out with my crazy schedule ????

Sleeved at Valley 12/23 by Beth Schrope. Hospital is great, all private rooms. She's fantastic! Worst pain I've had was getting through the 2 week preop diet LOL I'm so ready to dump the purées and get on to some real "chewing"!

Best wishes to all on your journey ☺️

@@dar81 all you need to do to tag someone is add @ right before the persons username

I'm still experimenting with Protein supplements and shakes myself but I have tried EAS and Premier Protein and I like both a lot. You can buy either at Walmart, costco or BJ's. I'm planning on just drinking those, Water, broth and crystal light during my pre op diet. I have no idea how I'm going to survive on just shakes and water but we can do it! Haha

After trying lots I found the Premixed Pure Protein the best for me. I add some sugar free Tirani Syrup to switch up the flavors. Got the holiday collection from Amazon which includes peppermint ginger snap hazelnut and caramel. Not only great in Protein drinks but awesome in coffee ????

I am in north NJ! Sleeved June 4th 2014 with a hiatal hernia repair. I went to HUMC With North Jersey Laposcopic associates out of Teaneck, nj My doctor was Vincent Iannce

@@JenniferO2188

How have u been? Liquid diet??

@@JenniferO2188

????GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!

@@dar81 The liquid diet was a struggle but somehow I made it! Haha. How has it been for you?

Tomorrow is the day!!! Good luck!!! Fill me in on how it goes for you!

Did you get a time or anything? I'm still waiting on a call from my hospital and it's making me really anxious