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Hi Everyone!

I'm getting sleeved on 12/21 by Dr. Strom. Anyone else getting sleeved by him or around the date? Buddy System? My center has meetings that we can attend for support but I feel I'm going to need all the support I can get! :)

I have the funny anxious scary feeling. I am starting my pre-surgery liquid diet today and I'm finding that I just want to buy everything that is out there for this! I'm outta control! :)

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Hi Wonder woman!

I am also getting a sleeve but i'm going into Manhattan to NYU because my husband got a lapband there and loves his doctor. I live in Montclair though. I am getting the surgery in January. I was hoping to go to support meetings in Jersey though, i wonder if i can go to the ones at Mountainside if I dont have the surgery there. I'll have to call them to find out. Anyway, good luck on your surgery!!

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I'm getting mine on 12/21 too! But by Dr.Rosen in the Ny city. (I live in Brooklyn) Would love a buddy tho. I start my pre op diet on the 14th but I am kind of doing it now. But eating split pea Soup too. Will change to full liquids on Wednesday. I hate all the pre made Protein drinks because I don't like fake sugar. So I am going to try and make all my drinks and just sweeten with banana or berries. We'll see how I do I guess....

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Hi Everyone!

I'm getting sleeved on 12/21 by Dr. Strom. Anyone else getting sleeved by him or around the date? Buddy System? My center has meetings that we can attend for support but I feel I'm going to need all the support I can get! :)

I have the funny anxious scary feeling. I am starting my pre-surgery liquid diet today and I'm finding that I just want to buy everything that is out there for this! I'm outta control! :)

Hi there!

Getting sleeved on 12/22. On day 5 of pre-op. We can be buddies :) we all need all the support we can get

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@@newbeing so exciting! Definitely can buddy up! I added you as a friend, let's keep in touch! I started my liquid diet yesterday but I just got a call from the Surgery Center and they tell me that I didn't have to start until tomorrow! LOL way to jip myself of 2 days! LOL

Where are you getting sleeved?

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@mamapaige thank you for the response. I don't like the Protein shakes either but remember that you're supposed to get a certain amount of Protein per day, make sure your at-home shakes have that. Every Bariatric Center is different, mine wants us to get at least 75 grams of protein per day.

My doctor gave me a list of protein powders I can try and I am using the Jay Robb whey vanilla and I make it with almond milk. Not "steak" good but very doable. :) Let me know if you want the list I was given. I have sent you a friend request.

Good luck on your surgery and definitely keep in touch! :)

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@@rockpaper Everyone is really nice at Mountainside, I don't see why you wouldn't be able to attend. Maybe we can attend a meeting and grab a Protein shake one day! LOL When is your surgery?

Here is the link so that you can call them and find out a schedule, I don't have it yet: http://www.mountainsidehosp.com/departments-and-services/advanced-bariatrics/contact-us/

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@@Wonder WomanNJ definitely let's keep in touch. I am getting it in NYU Hudson Valley.

That is messed up you "lost" 2 days but on the bright side you'll get used to it after the 3rd day it's so much easier. And you'll lose weight pre surgery.

I am on day 6 today and cant believe it's T-9 days. Scared and excited all at once.

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My surgery is 12/19 with Dr. Bertha in Morristown!

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@@baileymedlin24 awesome! I'm 12/21! How are you doing on your pre-op diet?

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@@baileymedlin24 awesome! I'm 12/21! How are you doing on your pre-op diet?

I actually didn't have a pre op diet. I just can only have fluids after 9am the day before. how's it going for you?

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