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Would love to find a nj sleeve buddy - surgery date is nov 2nd- getting kind of nervous!

Welcome to the group then... I'm due on Oct 10. Reach out to me afterward and I'll let you know all about it :)
Who's your surgeon; where do you hail from?

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On 9/29/2017 at 6:37 AM, njgal said:


Welcome to the group then... I'm due on Oct 10. Reach out to me afterward and I'll let you know all about it :)

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Who's your surgeon; where do you hail from?

Hey, NJGAL. How did your procedure go? I’ll be having mine in Morristown in a few days!

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It went very well. And by that I mean pre-op was great, very friendly nurses and all. Post-op completely sucked for me; at this point I’m thinking it was more my reaction to the anesthesia than anything else but while having planned for outpatient I ended up staying for two nights. I cannot emphasize the importance of walking, walking, walking. So much so that I had pegged a bathroom away from my room just so I would have to walk. Everybody’s different so you may be spared all the crappiness. Oh, and all the staff at post-op were very nice too!

When all is said and done though I’m glad I had it. Not only am I 2.5 weeks out and lost 20 lbs but I can feel my whole body resetting! Haven’t had that all-telling “you’re full, for Pete’s sake STOP” feeling yet but definitely don’t feel as hungry anymore and honestly I haven’t really pushed it either.

Who’s your surgeon?


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That’s unfortunate regarding your immediate recovery but glad to hear you’re doing well now. I’m planning for an overnight stay - anything I should be bringing with me? Dr. Nusbaum is my surgeon.


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That’s unfortunate regarding your immediate recovery but glad to hear you’re doing well now. I’m planning for an overnight stay - anything I should be bringing with me? Dr. Nusbaum is my surgeon.




There are whole lists on this forum; check them out.

I would definitely go with:

Slippers (easier than sneakers)
Comfy pants for your privacy (pjs did the trick)
Sleeping mask (to cover your eyes)
Some people swear by gas-x strips, I didn’t use them and my team said they wouldn’t help the gas pain I would have but people swear by them nonetheless.
Morristown Memorial provides toothbrush etc but take your own if you prefer (toiletries)
I was in no position to do so but book/ipad/phone etc and charger, you might be up to it.
Killian mentioned noise cancelling phones; think about that.
People also mentioned a pillow for your ride home. I was totally fine without it though.


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Hey! I actually just relocated to New Jersey in April of this year. We live in Fort Dix area.

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Hey! I actually just relocated to New Jersey in April of this year. We live in Fort Dix area.


(Belated)welcome to New Jersey!


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I’m in secaucus!




The more the merrier :)


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Dr Schmidt from Advanced Laparoscopic Associates in Paramus, NJ - done in Hackensack Hospital

LOL I went to same place.. my Dr was Trivetti..


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Looking for a buddy... I'm pre-op for the sleeve, due to get it done in September. Anybody? There doesn't seem to be a NJ Sleeve Support group [emoji20]


Hey pal, I am wood-Ridge, NJ.. feel free to reach out for any support or tips. Best of luck


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Hey pal, I am wood-Ridge, NJ.. feel free to reach out for any support or tips. Best of luck



Thanks! I got it done in October and am doing wonderful. Hope you’re doing well too.

Do you go to a local support group?


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So you’ve already had it? Congratulations. How do you feel?


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