New Jersey Sleevers?

[lex8701 15]

Hey guys. Just thought I check back in it's been a while. I'm from

Morris county has my sleeve done 7-18-15 at Morristown medical by Dr. Nusbaum. Him and his office staff are great. I go for follow ups once a month. I've only lost 60 pounds so far and these last couple months I've been stagnant. So I'm

Now backdown to 2 Protein Shakes a day and a small dinner. Trying to shed these last 30-40 pounds ☺️☺️.

[emdutch 0]

I'm in Woodbridge! Sleeved January 13, 2016.. Down 30lbs

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[Karma J Riddell Henson 68]

I'm from Salem County NJ and in the preop stages still. Just waiting on clearance from pulmonologist, gastro and cardiologist. All of my appointments lined up this month and hoping to have surgery in March. I'm going through Dr Goldstein in cherry Hill

Hi there,

I am in Salem County also I will be having mine done in Vineland with the Dr. Iqbal.

I am also in Salem County and went with Dr Goldstein in Cherry Hill..I absolutely love him everything went great and he uses glue to seal the incisions. My scars are healing great and I'm only 8 days post op!!

I am so happy for you! Hope you continue doing great!

[jerseygirl0519 10]

@@ttsofab that's awesome! I have a minor setback... they found I had h pylori during my endoscopy so I have 5 more days of the meds for that, getting wisdom teeth out on the 3rd then have to wait 4 weeks for the breath test to make sure I'm rid of the infection. Kind of disappointing as I finished all other appointments ahead of time. What kind of preop diet did Dr Goldstein put you on and for how long? How long after your insurance approved it was he able to set up the surgery? I'm hoping after my testing and insurance approval that I'll be in by end of April or early may. So happy to hear that you liked him and it went well for you

[ttsofab 2]

@@ttsofab that's awesome! I have a minor setback... they found I had h pylori during my endoscopy so I have 5 more days of the meds for that, getting wisdom teeth out on the 3rd then have to wait 4 weeks for the breath test to make sure I'm rid of the infection. Kind of disappointing as I finished all other appointments ahead of time. What kind of preop diet did Dr Goldstein put you on and for how long? How long after your insurance approved it was he able to set up the surgery? I'm hoping after my testing and insurance approval that I'll be in by end of April or early may. So happy to hear that you liked him and it went well for you

It took me quite a while to get everything for the approval but when I finally got my approval letter I made an appointment for Dr Goldstein's office and when I went in they scheduled me that day for surgery. So that appointment was on January 25th and that day they scheduled my surgery for 2/16 it was a very close date I was surprised myself I thought I would have to wait until march or later. As for the Pre-op diet it's 2 weeks partial liquid diet. Each day consist of 3 shakes 2 Snacks and a small 400 calorie meal which was a lean Protein veggies and a healthy carb like brown rice. I bought the book from their nutritionist in the office I think it 10 dollars or so and it had the diet and example meals you could follow. The very last day before surgery though is all liquid. Looking back I am very thankful he only makes you do a partial liquid Pre-op diet other people I've talked to had to do only liquids. Good luck to you I hope everything works out

[jerseygirl0519 10]

@@ttsofab thank you so much. Sounds awesome! Glad to to hear you're so happy with the process so far. Keep me updated on your weight loss and recovery.

[cindash 25]

Hi NJ people, I'm from East Rutherford and had surgery Monday. Got released from hospital yesterday and doing much better. Gas pains were the absolute worst thought I could die....still very sore but taking it slow

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[cindash 25]

I also was banded three years ago had a leak in port area and after that was corrected had more pain problems. My doctor Dr. PUCCI great doctor advised me get sleeve. Had the surgery in Englewood.....good luck to everyone, please let's all keep in touch.

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[kathy2208 40]

I also was banded three years ago had a leak in port area and after that was corrected had more pain problems. My doctor Dr. PUCCI great doctor advised me get sleeve. Had the surgery in Englewood.....good luck to everyone, please let's all keep in touch.

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Awesome I had my surgery in Englewood hospital on feb 23 I'm from north Bergen New Jersey not far from me how is it going for you so far ?

[cindash 25]

Hi there! I'm doing ok I guess still having some sharp gas pains in chest. Today I feel little hungry. Having Decaf tea, chicken bouillon and Jello. Ready for something else but I know I can't. I have about 5 small incisions but one is larger and hurts much more on the left side..taking pain meds still have too. How us it for you now are you on solid food yet???

[cindash 25]

I'm on puree foods now. How yu doing

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[Falecha 50]

Hi, I live in central NJ and I am having my sleeve done on 3/14 in Holmdel. My initial consultation was January 23rd. I just got my approval from my insurance yesterday. The strangest thing is that I thought I wouldn't get approved. I have a low bmi (36) and mild sleep apnea, chronic heartburn, and shortness of breath at times. I got my approval before I even finished all of my tests for clearance. I'm kind of in shock now ! I even called my insurance company to make sure I was approved. I wasn't really taking it seriously until I knew it was a sure thing and now I am in a panic!!!

That's awesome

Falecha

[Falecha 50]

I am having mine done in Holmdel too! My first visit was 2/6. Flying through the consults. Hardest time I had was getting my primary to write a letter of support. Wanted to charge me $300. Did you get the letter of support? Did you have your second consult with NUT?

My insurance paid 100% I was blessed I had my surgery on Feb 22nd what a relief

Falecha

[Falecha 50]

Hi everyone, I'm from Montclair and having my surgery in Tijuana on April 8. My insurance doesn't cover surgery and there's no way I could afford it in the US in top of the student loans I pay...

Thank goodness u found another alternative to have ur sleeve good luck!!!

Falecha

[Karma J Riddell Henson 68]

I just got my surgery approved and scheduled for May 9th! Can't wait