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VSG Surgery 3/2/2017- Clara Maas , Bellville, NJ Nervous!!!



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Hi LuAnn! I'm in NJ also. I had gastric bypass in 2015, but I can give you a little advice. If you're going to be in the hospital more than one night, bring dry Shampoo. I had to stay three nights and couldn't shower, so I wish I had mine! Bring Gas-x strips with you. I never had a problem drinking Water before surgery but it was harder after, so I drank Vitamin zero. Water just didn't appeal to me. And I haven't tried that brand of Vitamins. Over the last year and a half I've tried a variety of multis, all chewable, bariatric geared, in the beginning. Now I'm able to take pills. I prefer the chewy kind.


RNY 6/8/15 SW 248 LW 175 CW 197 GW 180 "Eat to be the person you want to be."

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I have not used anything yet, but my surgery is March 2nd also! I am also nervous and excited. Best wishes to you and a speedy recovery.

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I just had my sleeve done at Clara Mass on 2/13. I am actually very happy with the treatment I received there. 9 of us were sleeved that day. The hospital staff took very good care of all of us. I received follow up calls from the Hospital to make sure I was doing well. Although I don't think Clara Mass is where I would go for other surgeries, I definitely recommend their bariatric department.

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Hi Luann,

Me too! I arrive to the hospital at 6 am on the 2nd for surgery at 8:30 am. I am so ready, excited and nervous. So many emotions.

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