The journey begins - other NJ sleevers?

[evagria_the_faithful 5]

I had my first appointment yesterday with my surgeon. Dr. Iqbal in Vineland, NJ. He's a very wonderful guy. Per my insurance I need to have 3 nutrition appointments, 3 support group meetings, a psych eval, blood work, and a letter from my doctor. I can only have one nutrition and support meeting a month so this will take at least 3 months. I'm so nervous but so ready for this to be here. I've already scheduled everything and I'm getting blood work done asap. I also have to have a sleep study done on 11/22. Any others in NJ starting out? Let's be each other's support.

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[ZollDoll 21]

HI there

I am in NJ, I just finished everything you are about to go thru (tho the support meetings were not a requirement for me - I have been going to them every month)

I just got my surgery date - December 6th and my surgeon is Dr. Wasser.

We have very similar stats.

[shesinspired 4]

Hey i'm from Jersey also. Freehold to be exact. I just finished up all of my requirements. Im schedule for November 8th with Dr. LeMaitre in Holmdel, Nj.

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[evagria_the_faithful 5]

Good luck to both of you. I wish it could be sooner but these months will give me time to prepare.

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[nikkitootimes 23]

I'm in NJ in Mt Laurel. I have two more NUT visits and one more visit with the pulmonary Dr. then I should be done. Good luck to everyone!

[evagria_the_faithful 5]

Yay! Good luck all. This is so exciting.

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[ZollDoll 21]

I'm in NJ in Mt Laurel. I have two more NUT visits and one more visit with the pulmonary Dr. then I should be done. Good luck to everyone!

Nikki we have the same surgeon

[nikkitootimes 23]

Hey that's awesome!

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[Kimberly Intetlante 9]

Good luck to you I'm sure you will do great! I had surgery 12/21/15 Dr. Attia in Vineland. Dr. Iqbal, I like him he is very funny!

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[matipatel 0]

Hi I am also seeing Dr. Prokurat in Freehold, still going through the testings, What insurance did you have? what tests did you have to go through, are you getting the surgery done at Centre State Hospital.

Hey i'm from Jersey also. Freehold to be exact. I just finished up all of my requirements. Im schedule for November 8th with Dr. LeMaitre in Holmdel, Nj.

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[shesinspired 4]

Hi I am also seeing Dr. Prokurat in Freehold, still going through the testings, What insurance did you have? what tests did you have to go through, are you getting the surgery done at Centre State Hospital.

Hey i'm from Jersey also. Freehold to be exact. I just finished up all of my requirements. Im schedule for November 8th with Dr. LeMaitre in Holmdel, Nj.

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I'm done with all my testing. I had to get an upper GI. cardiologist, pulmonary clearance and psych evaluation. Also two nutrition classes. I have horizon nj health and im getting my surgery done at Bayshore medical in Holmdel.

[BSWhip08 23]

Jersey in the house....

Being sleeved next week by Dr. Bertha in Florham Park. Used him for my band as well, great doctor.

Good luck to all!

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[paul12677 167]

Aberdeen NJ .. scheduled for the 9th!

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[Raechel 75]

I'm in NJ too! I was the same as you. As soon as I could I made sure I made all my appointments. I am now finished with all my requirements and am in the beginning of my pre op liquid diet. I'll be sleeved 11/15/16 by Dr. Wasser also????

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[ZollDoll 21]

I'm in NJ too! I was the same as you. As soon as I could I made sure I made all my appointments. I am now finished with all my requirements and am in the beginning of my pre op liquid diet. I'll be sleeved 11/15/16 by Dr. Wasser also

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TEAM WASSER!!