Newbie in NJ

[Deedee13 15]

Anyone banded by Bayshore Bariatrics(Dr. Strom) in nj. Started the process a month ago. It is overwhelming. Any advice?.

[chasingadream 1,311]

I was banded in NY about 8 months ago but the process is a bit overwhelming no matter what state you are in.

Just make a list of all of the tests and appointments you need to do and check them off one at a time as you complete them.

Make sure you are well aware of ALL of your insurance requirements right from the beginning so that you are not blindsided when you think you have it all under control. Especially if you are required to complete a supervised diet (some are…I had to have a 6 month one).

Otherwise…just take it one day at a time and one test/appt at a time…and believe it or not a surgery date will be here before you know it.

Best of luck to you!

Edited May 11, 2014 by chasingadream

[B-52 7,113]

Anyone banded by Bayshore Bariatrics(Dr. Strom) in nj. Started the process a month ago. It is overwhelming. Any advice?.

I started all my pre-op counseling, etc, over 5 years ago with Central Jersey Bariatrics....they had 2 locations, one in freehold, the other where your Dr.'s office is now on Beers street.

I did all my testing, etc, at Bayshore Hospital, and was going to have my surgery there....but then they consolidated the 2 locations into one, Freehold, and eventually you current Dr. took over the location and that practice I suppose.

I had my surgery at Centra State in Freehold, and that's where I go for all my follow up visits...

Anyway, welcome to the club...there are many "Newbies" here to ready to give support to others going through the same early stages as you.

There are many other NJ people here, and I believe there is a group started.....