ladypmendoza 19 Posted August 18, 2013 How far out are you and how has your journey been? I have always had a hard time putting myself first and taking care of everyone else so I know I will have to make a lot of changes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladypmendoza 19 Posted August 18, 2013 Sorry just saw you are 5 months out. But please tell me about your journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattsbelly 76 Posted August 18, 2013 Sorry just saw you are 5 months out. But please tell me about your journey. Send me a message and ill let you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladypmendoza 19 Posted August 18, 2013 How do I do that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phantompouch 19 Posted August 19, 2013 Hi All..... I had my VSG on July 24th....at Mount Sinai Hospital...with Dr. Daniel Herron.....thus far,I have lost 38 pounds....will have an appointment on monday ...afternoon.....with the Nutrisionist and the surgeon...so far,so good.....a little gas and tired of the puree diet....but, all in all doing better than expected....so delighted that I decided not to go to Mexico for the surgery......and found this wonderful surgeon in NYC....... all the best for good health to everyone....always...... R Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genifer 7 Posted August 19, 2013 I am in Burlington but having my surgery at RJW hospital I had mine done at RWJ on July 16th, everything was wonderful. My surgeon was Dr. Dobruskin - she is AMAZING!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghohmann83 1 Posted August 27, 2013 Morris county nj. Specifically Netcong. Surgery will be with Dr garrison at Christ hospital. Just waiting for insurance to give me the go ahead. 1 mel2643 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phantompouch 19 Posted August 27, 2013 I hope that all goes well.....wishing you every success..... I had my VSG on July 24th....lost 42 pounds..... have alot more to go.....trying to eat some solid food--had puree for awhile......I thought about going to Mexico however, I found a wonderful sugeron in Manhatten.......all the best... in your journey.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeganES 41 Posted September 3, 2013 Hi!! I'm in Central NJ (spotswood). I have a consultation with Dr. Sadek in somerset on sept 12th. I've heard really wonderful things about him. Nice to "meet" other Jersey sleevers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twinsmama05 166 Posted September 3, 2013 Hi!! I'm in Central NJ (spotswood). I have a consultation with Dr. Sadek in somerset on sept 12th. I've heard really wonderful things about him. Nice to "meet" other Jersey sleevers! Dr Sadek is my Doc! Love love lhim! He is great! Offers a monthly support meeting which is fun!! Also he sponsored all his patients to do a 5k and is doing another one in Oct. his nutritionist Lauren is a great person! Hope to see you at the meeting! It's the 3rd Tuesday of every month! What are you looking to have done? I had the sleeve nov 7 last year. Doing fantastic!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeganES 41 Posted September 3, 2013 Dr Sadek is my Doc! Love love lhim! He is great! Offers a monthly support meeting which is fun!! Also he sponsored all his patients to do a 5k and is doing another one in Oct. his nutritionist Lauren is a great person! Hope to see you at the meeting! It's the 3rd Tuesday of every month! What are you looking to have done? I had the sleeve nov 7 last year. Doing fantastic!! Oh cool!! That's so great. I'm definitely planning to have the sleeve done. Can I go to the meeting if I haven't had the surgery yet? Would you be able to tell me a bit about your pre-surgery experience with him, like the tests and such that he requires? I'm just trying to plan an idea of a schedule so I know the time frame I'm looking at (so I can make it work with class schedules and vacations, etc ). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twinsmama05 166 Posted September 3, 2013 Oh cool!! That's so great. I'm definitely planning to have the sleeve done. Can I go to the meeting if I haven't had the surgery yet? Would you be able to tell me a bit about your pre-surgery experience with him' date=' like the tests and such that he requires? I'm just trying to plan an idea of a schedule so I know the time frame I'm looking at (so I can make it work with class schedules and vacations, etc ).[/quote'] Sure you can go! It would be a great opportunity to meet patients and ask questions. I would be happy to talk to you about the process! Can we private message on this? We can email or talk on the phone if you wish figure a week after surgery you will need off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marynoel 12 Posted October 8, 2013 Pennsauken, NJ.....I was sleeved August 19 at the University of Princeton Medical Center by Dr. Brolin. Smooth sailing.. self pay. 30 lbs down. ...wooohooooo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJ mom of 4 20 Posted October 13, 2013 Hi I am in South Jersey but my Dr is in Camden County. I am just finishing my Nut apps and then I will be waiting on insurance clearance... I should be a November or December sleever... I do have a question... Since I am going to be having surgery so close to the holidays... How long of a recovery time are we looking at here... I have children and don't want to interfere with my Christmas shopping and Santa stuff?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donkey booty 19 Posted October 13, 2013 Pennsauken' date=' NJ.....I was sleeved August 19 at the University of Princeton Medical Center by Dr. Brolin. Smooth sailing.. self pay. 30 lbs down. ...wooohooooo![/quote']Pennsauken! I'm also from the Camden County area - Collingwood so I guess were like neighbors. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites