New Jersey Sleevers?

[DinaNJ 92]

Anyone from NJ out there? I had band removed and sleeve surgery scheduled for March 4th. On day 5 of liquid Proteins. Would love to hear from others, especially newbies/soon to be!

Hello all! I'm from North Jersey. Just had my first visit with my surgeon today and will be scheduling my screenings for the coming weeks. I was told my surgery will be this coming June/July. I'm nervous but excited at the same time to be going through with this. Any post op sleevers feel hungry with the liquid/shake diet? Or does the extreme hunger really subside?

Hi, I felt hungry probably 3 days after surgery... It's different from the hunger you experience now, it's more like your stomach starts growling and you feel like you need to eat. .. The puree's and clear liquids did't fill me. The sf Jello and pops helped a little. It started feeling satisfied when I went on soft foods.

Jerseygrl, I'm struggling with wanting to weigh myself everyday. Many of the bloggers here have recommended not doing it. So I'm trying to wait until my doc appointment. But that hasn't been working. I give in about every third day. I think you and I just both need to trust the process a little more and not get to involved with the scale yet. Good luck to you. I know I need it myself

@kairnbuck it's so hard it's good n bad weighing everyday . I noticed I'm trying not to weigh everyday but I feel like it helps to show me wow I really shouldn't be here even if I stall still helps in a weird way thank you best of luck to you !!

[Chanlissa 15]

Hi everyone! Happy I found a group of NJ folks

I was sleeved 3/21 and am down 26 lbs including pre-op but I've been stalled for over three weeks now, Oy! I have an appointment with my doctor to see if there's anything I can do to get the stall moving again. Also, I want to know how many calories I'm suppose to be having a day at this point. Everyone's doctor seems to have a different plan. I've heard some say 800 and some say 1200, so I'll see what my doc has in mind.

[sjohn 4]

My surgeon says 1000-1200. Every surgeon is different. I am following what my surgeon says. There is so much information out there you can get confused.

[Chanlissa 15]

My surgeon says 1000-1200. Every surgeon is different. I am following what my surgeon says. There is so much information out there you can get confused.

My surgeon says 1000-1200. Every surgeon is different. I am following what my surgeon says. There is so much information out there you can get confused.

Thanks @sjohn. I met with my doctor today, and he said the same as yours... 1000-1200. This makes me really happy b/c I was struggling with 800-900 and getting closer to 1000 most days. So, I feel good that I am on track. Now hopefully... this stall will go away.

[madamsoul 34]

OKAY - so who is ready to meet in Freehold....................there is a diner on Route 9 just north of Rte. 33 - will look for the name................what is your availability the next few weeks? Who is game?

[MoBee 21]

Surgery in less than 2 weeks. Would like to meet in a couple of weeks.

[ForkAndMindy 67]

OKAY - so who is ready to meet in Freehold....................there is a diner on Route 9 just north of Rte. 33 - will look for the name................what is your availability the next few weeks? Who is game?

I'm in!

[TovaNJ 11]

Hi,

I'm brand new to this forum, and to considering getting sleeved. I called my insurance and found out which surgeons are in network, and to make sure I have coverage for barbaric resources. Do I need to get a letter of necessity from a doctor before I go to a seminar/class offered by a surgeon/facility? Or vice versa? I don't actually have a PCP so should I try to see if my OB will write the letter? I have PCOS and a BMI of 41.

Thank you.

[MoBee 21]

I would go to the seminar and your first appointment with the surgeon. They should tell you what you need. Good Luck!

[TovaNJ 11]

Thanks so much. Guess I need to pick a surgeon.

[ForkAndMindy 67]

Hi,<br><br> I'm brand new to this forum, and to considering getting sleeved. I called my insurance and found out which surgeons are in network, and to make sure I have coverage for barbaric resources. Do I need to get a letter of necessity from a doctor before I go to a seminar/class offered by a surgeon/facility? Or vice versa? I don't actually have a PCP so should I try to see if my OB will write the letter? I have PCOS and a BMI of 41.<br><br> Thank you.

I didn't have a PCP either so my gyn wrote my letter of necessity. I'm sure your OB can. But you should also find a PCP to see regularly after the surgery, just a thought. Not sleeved yet; waiting for 6/24!

[sleevin' it in Jersey 45]

I am pending a sleeve with Dr. Ballum on May 27th at Hunterdon Medical Center pending insurance approval.

[astraphile 38]

Anyone from the Union/Middlesex County area? I'm in Garwood and hoping for a surgery date in June. I should know in a couple of weeks at my f/u appointment. I'm looking to connect with local folks as I start writing this new chapter in life. I'm excited, but definitely a bit scared, too. Grateful to have a site like this to share with so many going through the same things. Wish you all well! ~Jessie

Edited May 5, 2014 by astraphile

[madamsoul 34]

Welcome and ask away if you have any questions!

Anyone from the Union/Middlesex County area? I'm in Garwood and hoping for a surgery date in June. I should know in a couple of weeks at my f/u appointment. I'm looking to connect with local folks as I start writing this new chapter in life. I'm excited, but definitely a bit scared, too. Grateful to have a site like this to share with so many going through the same things. Wish you all well! ~Jessie

[madamsoul 34]

When are you available...............Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday day?

OKAY - so who is ready to meet in Freehold....................there is a diner on Route 9 just north of Rte. 33 - will look for the name................what is your availability the next few weeks? Who is game?

I'm in!