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Hey! Nice to meet you. How are you feeling? Any recommendations on Protein drinks that are good? Having a hard time trying to find one.

I'm actually feeling really well! A little pain in my left side sometimes but that's totally normal. Ill tell you when they say you feel full, there not kidding lol it's like where was this full feeling all along?! I actually drink Muscle Milk Light. You can get the powder or the all ready made. At first I got the powder and was using skim milk in it hoping to get extra Protein, it was just not sitting well with my body. I never got sick, but "TMI" it just went right through me. So i now use Water. The shakes themselves are pretty good though. chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and strawberry banana are all quite good. I tried peach mango and it was just not my thing. I also tried Core Protein Light which they have at a little mini mart down from my house and that was good too.

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Me & my husband are both getting sleeved soon. We are having surgery in Holmdel with Dr. Karl Strom. #awesome

All the best of luck!!! You will both be happy you did. The fact your doing it together is also going to motivate the both of you!

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congrats everyone! A little over one month post opt and I do not regret anything!!!! feeling great, back at the gym and down 30lbs!! feel free to message for anything at all, and goodluck with your new life <3 :)

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Hey all! Thought I'd resurrect this thread :) I'm 20 and just starting the process, but I've already been approved by insurance so I'm just plowing through now! I'm from Middlesex County. Meeting with Dr. Sadek in Somerset next week. Surgery will be at RWJ in New Brunswick.

Nice to meet you guys :)

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Hey all! Thought I'd resurrect this thread <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> I'm 20 and just starting the process' date=' but I've already been approved by insurance so I'm just plowing through now! I'm from Middlesex County. Meeting with Dr. Sadek in Somerset next week. Surgery will be at RWJ in New Brunswick.

Nice to meet you guys <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote']

I had my surgery by Dr Sadek on 4/12/13...he is a great surgeon! I had mine at Centrastate only because that was more convenient for me. You won't be sorry! Where in NJ are you? I'm in the Sayreville area

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Hey everyone

New to the site and just wondering if they're are any sleevers from NJ like myself. Looking for some support and someone who understands what I'll be going through. My surgery is scheduled for October 21 (yay). My friends are supporting me through this but my family does not know yet. They can be extremely judgmental at times and not sure how to tell them yet. Thanks in advance!

Hello! I'm from South Jersey and I'm 4 weeks post-op. I would love to chat with someone who understands and can exchange experiences. I have ton of support too but know one who can relate. All the best on your upcoming surgery!

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Hello! I'm from South Jersey and I'm 4 weeks post-op. I would love to chat with someone who understands and can exchange experiences. I have ton of support too but know one who can relate. All the best on your upcoming surgery!

Congrats on being sleeved!! How's it been so far?

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Congrats on being sleeved!! How's it been so far?

Thanks! The first 2 weeks was the hardest. But since I've been cleared for regular food last week I've felt so much better! Nothing seems to up set my stomach I eat well however the fluids are the hardest to get in struggling with that. 30 pounds so far but the scale has been stuck for 5 long days!! Anyway, How are you? Are you post-op, if so how long?

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Thanks! The first 2 weeks was the hardest. But since I've been cleared for regular food last week I've felt so much better! Nothing seems to up set my stomach I eat well however the fluids are the hardest to get in struggling with that. 30 pounds so far but the scale has been stuck for 5 long days!! Anyway' date=' How are you? Are you post-op, if so how long?[/quote']

Oops just read your previous post congrats on the upcoming surgery! Keep me posted and I'll be happy to answer any questions should you have any. :-)

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Hey everyone

New to the site and just wondering if they're are any sleevers from NJ like myself. Looking for some support and someone who understands what I'll be going through. My surgery is scheduled for October 21 (yay). My friends are supporting me through this but my family does not know yet. They can be extremely judgmental at times and not sure how to tell them yet. Thanks in advance!

Congratulations I'm from NJ & guess what my surgery the 21st of October too only three more days some of family knows like my one brother, mom, two aunts & three cousins. Co worker only two know & one just knows ima be out of work & six friends knows I haven't told my grandma or dad yet don't want them to worry so they know afterwards or when I pay a visit to FL

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Central Jersey just sleeved Oct 9

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I was sleeved on 10/16 at Overlook in Summit by Dr. Forrester

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I was sleeved at overlook by Dr. Lopes

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I was sleeved at overlook by Dr. Lopes

Hi nice to meet you, how is everything going for you?

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@@sportygurl107 hi!! you're over in my neck of the woods!!

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      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
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      1. Selina333

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        Thank you ❤️

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