marymcg62 23 Posted June 27, 2013 Hi, I'm looking for some folks from the NJ area, I had my surgery on January 29 of this year. I've lost 104lbs so far. I haven't had to many problems, knock on wood. Just looking to talk , I keep forgetting to go to the group meetings, my surgeon's office offers. Hope to hear from some fellow New Jerseyans. Peace, Mary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBdoodle 483 Posted June 27, 2013 Hey Mary, I'm from central Jersey, I too sailed thru surgery without a hitch and I am 14 months post op. Who was your surgeon? 1 marymcg62 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerz 251 Posted June 27, 2013 Hi! I'm from N NJ. Surgery was Jan 28 @ Newark Beth Isreal HW:358 DOS:338 CW:275 SD:1/28/13 1 marymcg62 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marymcg62 23 Posted June 28, 2013 Hey Mary, I'm from central Jersey, I too sailed thru surgery without a hitch and I am 14 months post op. Who was your surgeon? Hi! I live in bergen county, about 15 minutes from Giants stadium( you can tell I'm dating myself, by calling it by that name, lol) My surgeon is Dr Ewing, his office is in Paramus,& I had my surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center. What about you? My cousins live in Park in is that central Jersey? What was your weight at the time of surgery, if you don't mind me asking. How much have you lost & have you met your goal weight? I was 386lbs the day of my surgery, on 1/29 & I've lost 104lbs so far, I still have another 134 to loose. As you can tell I'm real chit chatty, hope that doesn't put you off. Talk to you soon.Peace, Mary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marymcg62 23 Posted June 28, 2013 Hi! I'm from N NJ. Surgery was Jan 28 @ Newark Beth Isreal HW:358 DOS:338 CW:275 SD:1/28/13 I had my surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center, my surgeon is Dr Ewing his office is in Paramus. My wt. at surgery was 386lbs, I'm now 284lbs. Just this past week my weight loss has significantly slowed downed, I'm not eating any different, so I've joined a gym here in town hopefully that will kick start it again. Have you experienced anything like that? I'm glad you responded to my post, as you can see I love to talk, I hope you don't mind, where (in general) do you live? I'm not to far from Giants stadium. Talk to you soon.Peace, Mary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBdoodle 483 Posted June 28, 2013 Hi! I live in bergen county, about 15 minutes from Giants stadium( you can tell I'm dating myself, by calling it by that name, lol) My surgeon is Dr Ewing, his office is in Paramus,& I had my surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center. What about you? My cousins live in Park in is that central Jersey? What was your weight at the time of surgery, if you don't mind me asking. How much have you lost & have you met your goal weight? I was 386lbs the day of my surgery, on 1/29 & I've lost 104lbs so far, I still have another 134 to loose. As you can tell I'm real chit chatty, hope that doesn't put you off. Talk to you soon. Peace, Mary Hey Mary, my surgeon was in Florham Park but I had surgery in St. Peters in New Brunswick. My weight at surgery was 216 and I am 163 now, my goal is 140... 23 more lbs to go !! I am a VERY slow loser I am a size 12 and want to be a size 8 or I will settle for a 10. I run 5 miles every day and I have never been healthier ! My surgeon said stop focusing so much on my weight # but on how I feel. Congrats on you 104 loss that is amazing, stay focused, and exercise, watch your portion sizes and you will be fine !!! 1 marymcg62 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerz 251 Posted June 28, 2013 I had my surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center' date=' my surgeon is Dr Ewing his office is in Paramus. My wt. at surgery was 386lbs, I'm now 284lbs. Just this past week my weight loss has significantly slowed downed, I'm not eating any different, so I've joined a gym here in town hopefully that will kick start it again. Have you experienced anything like that? I'm glad you responded to my post, as you can see I love to talk, I hope you don't mind, where (in general) do you live? I'm not to far from Giants stadium. Talk to you soon. Peace, Mary[/quote'] Hey Mary! I live in Newark and I joined a gym abs worked out until I discovered that I was pregnant. Was told to stop all excessive exercise except light walking to avoid burning off calories. I cannot wait until the baby comes because I am absolutely feigning to get back into the gym! HW:358 DOS:338 CW:275 SD:1/28/13 1 marymcg62 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marymcg62 23 Posted June 29, 2013 To Bbdoodle, thanks I just joined a new gym that opened in my town, I don't know how much I'm going to be able to do because of my knees, but I get a free 30minute session with a personal trainer,so I'm sure he/she will be able to set up a plan that will work for me. I never thought I'd say this but, I can not wait to go to the gym !!! Talk to you soon Peace Mary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marymcg62 23 Posted June 29, 2013 To Jerz, congratulations on the baby, what a blessing! I have 3 sons and a 3yr old granddaughter,(Wow!that makes me sound OLD! ) Growing up all I ever wanted to be was a Mom, but no one tells you that they grow up so fast. Is this your first? Just follow what your Dr's say &you'll do fine. Talk to you soon. Peace Mary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerz 251 Posted June 29, 2013 To Jerz' date=' congratulations on the baby, what a blessing! I have 3 sons and a 3yr old granddaughter,(Wow!that makes me sound OLD! ) Growing up all I ever wanted to be was a Mom, but no one tells you that they grow up so fast. Is this your first? Just follow what your Dr's say &you'll do fine. Talk to you soon. Peace Mary[/quote'] I have a 14 year old. This baby is a total surprise after trying for almost 13 years abd being told I couldn't have anymore kids. HW:358 DOS:338 CW:275 SD:1/28/13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.A. Cruz 15 Posted August 31, 2013 Jersey City area here. Currently have the lap band but will be revised to bypass by dec2013/ jan 2014. My surgery was done at Lourdes Medical Center in Burlington NJ by Dr. Samuel Wasser. Same Dr. and hospital for bypass in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reeky53 2 Posted December 15, 2015 My start weight was 257 on sept ,17 2015 I'm down 51 pounds. My surgery was done by Doctor O'Conelle at cooper in Camden nj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvbabi0518 2 Posted February 24, 2016 I am in central New Jersey South Plainfield to be specific I'm having my surgery March 25th 2016. I'm going from a gastric sleeve to bypass doctor SadEt is doing my surgery before He warned me five years ago oh that is a two-part procedure for me cuz I was almost warned about the right now to 82 from 3:16 and I'm looking to go down to 170. It would be nice to talk with someone else going through the same procedure to support each Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappilyEverAfter44 40 Posted March 5, 2016 I am in central New Jersey South Plainfield to be specific I'm having my surgery March 25th 2016. I'm going from a gastric sleeve to bypass doctor SadEt is doing my surgery before He warned me five years ago oh that is a two-part procedure for me cuz I was almost warned about the right now to 82 from 3:16 and I'm looking to go down to 170. It would be nice to talk with someone else going through the same procedure to support each Hi. Basking ridge here. Having my surgery on 3/28 in Morristown. Having bypass. Where is your surgery? I'm so excited!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reeky53 2 Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) Hi I'm from Burlington Nj I had my surgery on September 17, 2015. My HW was 257 my weight now 184, 44 more to lose currently down 181.8 Edited March 21, 2016 by reeky53 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites