VSG148Sz6 68 Posted January 2, 2013 I had the Lapbadn done by Dr. Doug Ewing in Hackensack. After five years and only loosing 44lbs, the device leaked then cracked and I had it removed. Bc I was under the 35 BMI my insurance company denied my Sleeve request. My dr has put me on a weight loss plan. He's put me on Phentermine, and although legal and it doesn't make me jittery, I havent slept well since being on it. I don't like it bc I think its something that only lasts for a short time and when Im off it the weight will come back. I have another Dr. appt on the 19th and I've written down my concerns and how its made me feel. I wanted to know if anyone else has gone this course, before surgery of course? And if so are my concerns founded or did it jump start your weight loss. Trecia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyGirl68 1,172 Posted January 2, 2013 No set date yet but I'm in nnj will be having the procedure done in valley hospital Hi Drea: I had my surgery at Valley on 12/11. The staff was wonderful. Private rooms on the surgical floor, and the nurses are very in tune to our specific needs. Good luck!! 1 Dreax33 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreax33 36 Posted January 2, 2013 Hi Drea: I had my surgery at Valley on 12/11. The staff was wonderful. Private rooms on the surgical floor' date=' and the nurses are very in tune to our specific needs. Good luck!![/quote'] Thanks JerseyGirl makes me feel a lot better to know others received exceptional care at Valley this procedure has me in a tizzy lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
castiel 66 Posted January 2, 2013 I will be at support group in January so I will see you there. It has been 3 weeks since my surgery and I am down 33 lbs...so happy When is the support group meeting in January? I was sleeved by Dr. Noyan on 12/17 at RWJ. I'm also from the Hamilton area :] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
castiel 66 Posted January 2, 2013 I also just heard that Sabina is no longer there. Don't know why, though. I am sure they will have to get another nutritionist, but hopefully quickly and it is kind of a bummer because it will be a new person to get to know. Sabina was so helpful and upbeat. Hope they can find someone just as good. yes, I also heard from a sleeve friend who had Dr. Noyan, that Sabina has left. I was shocked because she didn't mention anything to me when I saw her less than a week ago! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherbert5 15 Posted January 3, 2013 I am going to the Princeton hospital support group meeting on Monday. Anyone else?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewSarah2013 7 Posted January 4, 2013 Hi all, I'm in the Riverton area. Having my surgery on Jan 8 with Dr Patel @Cooper. I can't wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heath55 17 Posted January 5, 2013 I just had mine done at OLOL in S. Jersey on the 2nd. It really does get better each day but the 1st day or 2 killed me. So far so good and love my doc :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeatrizS1974<3 sleeve 94 Posted January 5, 2013 I had my surgery on 12/26 at overlook hospital in Summit. Doing good so far except for the fact that I am very week. Hopefully my strength will come back soon. How was your hospital stay? I am having surgery there on 1/9th? Who was your surgeon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amhazeleyes 27 Posted January 5, 2013 How was your hospital stay? I am having surgery there on 1/9th? Who was your surgeon? My hospital stay was good. My nurses where nice. My surgeon was Dr. Forester he did an awesome job. 1 BeatrizS1974<3 sleeve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeatrizS1974<3 sleeve 94 Posted January 5, 2013 My hospital stay was good. My nurses where nice. My surgeon was Dr. Forester he did an awesome job. Dr. Forester is such a cutie! My Surgeon is Dr. Goyal. Thanks for the info. i have never been to Overlook other then for the psyc evaluation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
losinginNJ 92 Posted January 6, 2013 When is the support group meeting in January? I was sleeved by Dr. Noyan on 12/17 at RWJ. I'm also from the Hamilton area :] Not sure. I haven't heard anything about it yet. Does anybody know the date? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RawrrAshleex3 137 Posted January 6, 2013 Not sure. I haven't heard anything about it yet. Does anybody know the date? I believe they're every 3rd Tuesday 6-8pm at rwj h&f. I'm so bummed she's gone and no one will say why I have an appt Tuesday I'll have to beat up Prokurat for an answer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twinsmama05 166 Posted January 7, 2013 Somerset county NJ here. Dr Sadek in Somerset and surgery was at RWJ. Loved him!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewSarah2013 7 Posted January 13, 2013 I had my surgery with dr. Rohit Patel at Cooper. I can't say enough good thing about the team or the hospital. What a phenomenal program they have. Highly recommended!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites