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July 14 (or close )Sleeve Date Friends
nikkiblueyes replied to AvalonNeeCee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My gf is 2 days out and she is in so much pain ???? I'm trying to not think about it but really makes me nervous about recovery. They had her drink barium to put gas in her stomach to check for leaks 24hrs after and she started to dry heave. I pray we all have good pain meds ???????? -
July 14 (or close )Sleeve Date Friends
nikkiblueyes replied to AvalonNeeCee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Awesome!! I have 1 week 3-4 shakes a day with 1 high protein meal -
July 14 (or close )Sleeve Date Friends
nikkiblueyes replied to AvalonNeeCee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
How are you ladies prepping for post surgery shakes and eating? -
Post-op Protein Stock
nikkiblueyes replied to nikkiblueyes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I bought 2 of each sample packs of unjury, 1 case and a 1lb canister of muscle milk light. I have a feeling I will use most of thy for pre-surgery -
Question! I am pre-op (7/13) and I'm wondering how much protein powder I should have in stock for post op. I bought plenty for my pre-op diet but I just wanted some advise.
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July 14 (or close )Sleeve Date Friends
nikkiblueyes replied to AvalonNeeCee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have to start my all liquid diet earlier then expected - 4th of July won't be the same lol -
July 14 (or close )Sleeve Date Friends
nikkiblueyes replied to AvalonNeeCee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My date moved up! July 13th ☺️ -
July 14 (or close )Sleeve Date Friends
nikkiblueyes replied to AvalonNeeCee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I just bought a all is my protein shakes and powder for my diet. I am to have 3 shakes a day and 1 small high protein meal. I am thinking 1st shake for breakfast, 2nd shake for my morning snack, meal for lunch and 3rd shake for dinner. I really hope I can do this. I go to the gym after work and I don't want to be weak or light headed. -
July 14 (or close )Sleeve Date Friends
nikkiblueyes replied to AvalonNeeCee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was looking at a center in Tennessee but my family was concerned about the traveling from New Jersey. I was happy to find a place in New Jersey that offered cash pay at a decent rate $15,000. My goal is to be down 145 lbs so it's $103 per pond lol -
July 14 (or close )Sleeve Date Friends
nikkiblueyes replied to AvalonNeeCee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@heatgerrc1 - are you cash pay as well? -
July 14 (or close )Sleeve Date Friends
nikkiblueyes replied to AvalonNeeCee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@Hengirl I'm the 16th & cash pay as well. Where are you getting your surgery at? -
July 14 (or close )Sleeve Date Friends
nikkiblueyes replied to AvalonNeeCee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey girl! I am starting my pre-op on July 5th (gotta have 1 more hotdog for the 4th lol). I think my biggest fear is post-op eating. I have my nutrition guide and everything but I don't want to eat the wrong stuff and fail. I think because I am Cash Pay and if I don't loose the weight I want to it's like 15,000 down the drain. -
July 14 (or close )Sleeve Date Friends
nikkiblueyes replied to AvalonNeeCee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My doctor said I only need to do 1 week on liquids but I feel as if u should do a little more. So I was going to start on the 6th. HBU?! -
July 14 (or close )Sleeve Date Friends
nikkiblueyes replied to AvalonNeeCee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
July 16th!! -
Lex - Good luck with everything! I hope the process is speedy for you. Do you have a waiting period before you can get a date? I know some people have either a 6mo or 3mo.
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South Jeesey here! I live in Buena but my surgery is in Princeton with Dr. Brolin.
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I live in south jersey but my surgery is in Pronceton at NJ Bariatric with Dr. Brolin on July 16th! Super excited!! This has been a long time coming. I did look at Dr Nausbaum but I am Cash Pay and he was really expensive. If you are looking for a 2nd opinion and are close to Livingston I would recommend going to see Dr Andrei's. He is amazing! He would have done my sleeve if it was covered by insurance.
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Hi! My name is Nicole. I am 27 and live in Jersey. My journey started a little over a year ago. Ever since I little I was always one of the bigger kids and went through ups and downs with my weight. When I hit puberty I really started to notice how the weight slowly go up and up. In 2012 I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was rushed to the ER with severe pain in my lower abdomen. The doctors discovered a large cyst on my left Fallopian tube and surgery was needed ASAP. I changed my diet and was able to loose 15 lbs but in late 2013 another cyst was found and another surgery was needed. Right after that surgery I promised myself that I was going to change. All of the yo-yo dieting and crazy expensive programs I started my research on WLS. I saw my first surgeon in early 2014 and was very optimistic. I went through all of the required testing and submitted my request to insurance to then be declined due to my employer having WLS as an exclusion. I was disappointed but that didn't stop me. I appealed their decision and even wrote letters to my company. They said there was nothing that could be done because it's just to expensive to add. Well that's when I started my research for Cash Pay and I found NJ Bariatrics. My family and I took a short drive up to Princeton, NJ to meet with my surgeon. I have been blessed with an awesome supportive family who is going to fund my surgery. I am hoping to get my date on Tuesday. If anyone can give me some advise on what to expect right after surgery and my 1st few days at home.
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My Cash Pay Journey
nikkiblueyes replied to nikkiblueyes's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Diane- I was medically cleared by my doctors but my employer has a exclusion on my policy which sucks! If you don't mind me asking, how much is your surgery? Mine I'll be $15,000. -
My Cash Pay Journey
nikkiblueyes replied to nikkiblueyes's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Can I have some suggestions on post op protein shakes? I know I have to start out with clear liquids so my question is can I drink the unjury shakes or should I stick with the isopure ones? -
Where in SJ? I'm in Atlantic County
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My Cash Pay Journey
nikkiblueyes replied to nikkiblueyes's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks for your response! How are you feeling? I have a few close friends who have had the sleeve and 1 who has bypass; they have nothing but amazing things to say.