Hi, I'm looking for a sleeve support buddy in the south jersey area. I'm getting sleeved on February 9th so I'm still quite new to the process. Having a tough time with the temptations during this liquid pre-op phase. The most I've "cheated" is having progresso 99% fat free vegetable soup a couple of days for dinner. Luckily I am still consistently losing daily. I'm at work now surrounded by people who are chowing down on Thai food and meatball subs. It's torture really. I would love to have a buddy/mentor to keep me motivated and on task, and to just go through the process with me in general.

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

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

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.

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.

How is everyone doing since their sleeves?

Doing good here @@GeminiSleever how are you doing?

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

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.

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

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@@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.

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 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 !

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...

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.

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.

Wow! Tomorrow is your day!! At SOCH?? I am almost a month out and I am already so happy I did this! You will be too!