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

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?

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!

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?

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.

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.

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

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

(Belated)welcome to New Jersey!

I’m in secaucus!

I’m in secaucus!

The more the merrier

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

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

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

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?

Hi all, I’m having my surgery in Ridgewood on 11/4, so nervous!

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

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?

Hi, no support group yet. My surgery was 3/10/17..
I remember there is a support group in Hackensack.. but never tried it.. how about you? Are you part of any support group? Hows is your experience?