South Jersey area sleeve buddies

[svelija 18]

People really don't understand the struggle if they have never lived it. The uneducated think the surgery is easy, but it is not as easy as they think it is. Just ignore them and know you are doing the right thing for you. My husband is trying to be supportive, but he doesn't get it. So far he had eaten pizza, oreos, hot dogs, and ice cream in front of me...ugh.

[wendyf4 2]

Hi.. Is it possible to join! I'm from ocean cty. Was sleeved on 2/4. And have gone thru some of the hateful remarks too

[svelija 18]

Welcome @@wendyf4 we are open to everyone how are you doing so far?

[wendyf4 2]

Not to bad first few days were tough. I still have some gas pains but it gets better every day. I've walked really trying to get my Water down. I have follow up appt on am.. That is depending on how road conditions are. I have to go to plainsboro.

[svelija 18]

Good luck at the follow up, I still struggle with the Water, but only because I have discovered most waters have a funky taste to me now, not sure why so trying to get creative and trying different brands.

[GeminiSleever 43]

How is everyone doing since their sleeves?

[svelija 18]

Doing good here @@GeminiSleever how are you doing?

[GeminiSleever 43]

I'm doing great @@svelija!! Probably would be doing even better if I could stomach the Protein Shakes LOL

[IndygoVSG 0]

I was sleeved 8/1/13 by Dr. Trivedi. I live in Ocean County and would love a support group. Take advantage of the first 6 months-year for the most weight loss. I've stalled for a few months but honestly haven't been following a good diet. Winter has slowed me down with exercise.

[Elizabethe Glickel 17]

I am having mine in Manahawkin on the 5th- next week! I hope to be as successful as everyone else !

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[minniegirl 258]

@@Elizabethe Glickel you are going to do great! Its not a picnic in the park but it just wasn't THAT bad either, very manageable. There are some great nurses there, Robert and Jill are RN's and the sweetest one ever is Nurse Assistant Dayse (reminds me of Salma Hyack). I had a BIG fear of being able to tolerate my liquids and so far it has been good. Just start off SLOW and build up.

[svelija 18]

I am on day 31 since surgery. My doctor has me on stage 4 which means I can eat regular meals again. I found a lot of great recipes online and on Pinterest. My weight loss already feels like it stalled a little or slowed down drastically. I knew it would happen eventually but still frustrating. I am sticking 100% to diet. Going to join gym next week now that i have the okay,and hopefully that will help. How is everyone else doing so far?

[Elizabethe Glickel 17]

@@Elizabethe Glickel you are going to do great! Its not a picnic in the park but it just wasn't THAT bad either, very manageable. There are some great nurses there, Robert and Jill are RN's and the sweetest one ever is Nurse Assistant Dayse (reminds me of Salma Hyack). I had a BIG fear of being able to tolerate my liquids and so far it has been good. Just start off SLOW and build up. Thank you Minnie! i will contact you if I have any questions !

[changebeganthisyear 5]

I live exit 98 on weekdays , 82 on weekends lol... Sleeved 3/12 and on a full liquid diet... Still struggling with foods that are too sweet, Protein Shakes that are yucky...

[janeaddams 53]

I want a buddy toooo! Im going in for surgery on the 24th so we are only two weeks apart

I live in Manahawkin area and am having my sleeve on March 23. Would love to be part of a support group.