Hi there, im a newbie and was hoping to find a few people in the area or that was familiar with dr paragi. He is affiliated with st barnabas hospital in livingston nj. I noticed that requirements vary from dr to dr and really wanted to get a better understanding of my road ahead. For example some dr.'s dont require a gastric emptying test but apparently mine does. I dont have a date yet im pretty much at middle stage, I guess anyway. I dont have much support so im a little lonely. Even if you're not a patient of his any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance

I am not from your area and I don't know your surgeon -- I just want to say Welcome! I hope you get the information you are seeking. I did not have to have a gastric emptying study. Good luck!

Summer

Hi @@Summer Rain, thanks for responding and welcoming me. I have an appointment with my surgeon this week so I guess ill find out then

Hi there, im a newbie and was hoping to find a few people in the area or that was familiar with dr paragi. He is affiliated with st barnabas hospital in livingston nj. I noticed that requirements vary from dr to dr and really wanted to get a better understanding of my road ahead. For example some dr.'s dont require a gastric emptying test but apparently mine does. I dont have a date yet im pretty much at middle stage, I guess anyway. I dont have much support so im a little lonely. Even if you're not a patient of his any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance

Hi @@Newme4113 I too am a patient of Dr. Paragi !!! I'm so happy to finally find a local person on this app ????.

I'm not sure what you mean about the emptying test ? Tell me more cuz my brain is foggy, and I can't recall going for something like that.

I have done all the "required testing " and I was in the office Monday, and Dr Paragi scheduled my sleeve for May 10th. In excited and anxious. I just am praying the insurance company approves it.

I just finished my nutritional visits and received my pre surgery liquid diet from Jen the Nutritionist yesterday.

I wish you all the best and please keep me and all of us updated !!