HalloweenBaby24

I looked up his malpractice suit in NJ online and saw that whatever suit was filed didn't give any description of what happened, if the family won or they just settled out of court. It just showed the amount that was given to the family. But hes been in business for a while and I only saw the one suit against him, so that makes me feel a little better. Not sure what I'm going to do yet, But I'm definitely going to keep trying to get another appointment with him before the surgery because I don't really feel comfortable only meeting him once and then seeing him the day of a same day surgery..Thanks for all the support and information everyone!

@@Jersrose43 my insurance is bcbs and the surgeon I have is who they chose and he is a center of excellence.

Well I haven't had much experience with him other then meeting him once at the consultation appointment. And I'll see him once more the day of surgery.

I'm a fan.. Despite not wanting to be big myself, I guess I have a preference when it come's to other woman and body types. Either way I completely understand where your coming from and it's been a difficult journey switching community's, Going from one extrema to another and if I'm completely honest with myself I still feel like I'm being pulled in two different directions. The Plus Size Community (The one we know I'm sure) is so supportive of every horrible thing we do to ourselves, the unhealthy life that we live that it's easy to get wrapped up in and feel comfortable and beautiful but only amongst those who accept us. I can't tell you what to do, And I know its not an easy decision but you have to do what's best for you and your health.

He sounds like so many of the men I've ran into over the past 7 years within the community of BBW's, FA's, Feeders and Feedee's. It is such a sick underground and at the end of it I was so over it, and over these people who accepted my Fat and failing health and actually encouraged me! Honestly I might even know who your talking about if he's as well known as you say he is.. Let's be honest he is into bigger woman, and probably interested in making you bigger. I'm not trying to be negative and I apologize if it come's off that way, But I'm telling you what I know. And what I know is I use to have a lot of friends with in that community, and after finding out I was getting WLS they tried to talk me out of it with over the top scare tactics and propaganda. Needless to say I no longer have any friends..

@@4me4them The oldest is from 2008 and the most recent negative review was from a month ago. If you click on the link provided you should be able to read through them..

@@Miss Mac This specific surgeon is well known in my part of NJ as the #1 Bariatric Surgeon and he was the only one my Health Insurance had on record as a "Center Of Excellence" in the area. http://www.bariatricsurgeonnj.com/ I don't even know where to go from here..

@@snowkitten Unfortunately he is very hard to get an appointment with and I've tried already for this month, He has nothing. My surgery is scheduled for September 8th and that's the next time I'll see him in person, Only met him once before...

Deep breathing... You've got this.

My decision was brought on by a few things... One I lost my father in November after a year long struggle with lung cancer, He never took care of himself and through the eye's of a child (myself) I watched him over the year's struggle with Sex, Alcohol and Depression. So after I lost him there was this feeling of mortality and the need to do something about my weight, turn thing's around and give myself a better quality of life for as long as I have left. The other going force in my journey is my family, I have a 4 year old daughter that desperately wants a sibling and despite our constant effort over the past 2 years no such luck..Found out I have PCOS. Other then all that I'll be turning 25yo Halloween, I've been obese most of my short life and I think it's time for me to start enjoying the body I've been given and quality of life.. One thing I look forward to post-op is not sweating like a pig all the time, doesn't matter if it's winter, spring, summer or fall I'm constantly hot or have the feeling of overheating.

I had the same issues and worries.. I had a new primary that I'd seen a handful of times over the past 2 years and my old primary who saw me all my life up until 16 when I moved so I had not seen her in 7-8 years. I went into the new primary who I really like she's super chill and easy to talk to so I explained the situation (she has none of my past records) and she wrote me a letter no problem. I also got a letter from my OB because most of my issues with weight have been related to infertility.. Had everything sent in early last month and was approved, Surgery September 8th.

Thankfully I've never had issues with heartburn or gerd (Hopefully it continues after surgery). Idk what's up with my stomach for the past year it comes and goes every few weeks. I'll feel fine and then I'll have a week where I can barely leave the bathroom... I'm hoping that maybe surgery makes it better, I think it has more to do with my diet and the amount I eat more then anything.

So for the past year or so I've been experiencing tummy troubles such as on again off again diherea and nausea. The past few weeks have been increasingly horrible, today I feel like I have acid in my stomach and it's uncomfortable and making me nauseous. I had my endoscopy last month and he said everything looks good, No issues. My surgery is set for September 8th and I'm a little worried that my stomach will be even worse afterwards. But I also wonder if the surgery will make it better in some ways because maybe it's just the food I eat making me feel this way. Did anyone else have tummy issues before surgery? Was it better or worse afterwards?

I hope the surgery helps a little. I've been knocking back Pepto for the past month..

You look awesome! Thanks for sharing, I feel re-motivated!

@@nikkisue I have my sleeve done September 8th as a outpatient procedure. I should be home same day so long as no other complications come up as well.

Also scheduled for September 8th and from NJ! We should make a point to keep in touch and possibly have a meet up sometime after surgery. I have 0 friends in NJ being originally from Md so it would be nice to meet some new people.

Hackettstown here (warren county).

Today I was in Walmart and ran across the "New Whey" protein shots with 42grams of protein in them (My NUT had recommended them) at $2.40 a piece it didn't seem like a bad option so I picked up Acai Berry and Watermelon, Both flavors were a little over powering but not nearly as bad as I thought they were going to be. I took the watermelon one and put it in the freezer for a while and took the shot and cut it with water then blended some ice making like a slushie with it. Not Bad!.. I also picked up some Muscle Milk which is 20grams protein per container, These are a great option considering you can find them everywhere now even convenience stores!. I chose the chocolate one which wasn't bad but a little sweeter then I was expecting, I could see cutting this with Almond milk or Skim milk to dilute the sweetness. Over all I thought both were great options for after surgery if I can stomach them.

I'm pe-op still. Went through my closet and got rid of the pieces I had no desire to ever fit back into and donated them. I guess I'm a bit of a clothes horder because I have a ton of clothes left over from the past 7 years to try and fit back into, Which is great becauae I won't have to buy anything for a while.

Right now CWI Medical has Isopure on sale. 12 for $39.95. unfortunately it's not a Variety pack... http://www.cwimedical.com/isopure-clear-liquid/isopure-zero-carb-iso-zc