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    Gastric Sleeve Member exit45sax's Avatar
    Surgery date
    02/20/2017
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    Dr. Basil Yurcisin
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    Jan 2017
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    Default Looking Forward to My Surgery on February 20th

    Hello,

    I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a new member, scheduled for surgery on Feb. 20th in NJ. Looking forward to the support and resources the members of this website can provide! Also, if anyone has experience with Dr. Yurcisin in NJ I would love to hear about your experiences. Thanks!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Christie
    Surgery date
    11/03/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Wright
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Last Activity
    09-12-2019 04:13 PM
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    Default Re: Looking Forward to My Surgery on February 20th

    Welcome Exit45sax! Congrats on your upcoming surgery. This is an exciting time. Ask all the questions now. People are more than happy to share their experiences. The beauty is that everyone is different and you can hear all the different stories. It's a great place for support and answers.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member DesertGal's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Lori
    Surgery date
    03/24/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Teng
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Last Activity
    04-22-2021 12:54 PM
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    Las Vegas, NV
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    Default Re: Looking Forward to My Surgery on February 20th

    Welcome! You will find a wealth of information here. I have learned so many things on here. This is a journey we all will take or have already taken. I'm right behind you on a surgery date and keep looking for the reward at the end. It will be hard work but well worth it.

    Height: 5'8"
    Highest Weight: 270 BMI 40.3
    Day of Surgery Weight: 223 / Pre-Op nutrition diet: LOST 47 pounds
    1 Month Weight: 202 (-21 lbs.) TOTAL LOST: 64 pounds
    2 Month: Weight: 188 (-14 lbs.) TOTAL LOST: 78 pounds
    6 Month Weight: 169 (-2) BMI: 25.7 TOTAL LOST: 97 pounds
    "If you can't laugh at yourself, life's going to seem a whole lot longer."

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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    01/11/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Forrester
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Last Activity
    03-24-2018 12:38 PM
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    NJ
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    Default Re: Looking Forward to My Surgery on February 20th

    Hi! I'm in NJ too but had a different surgeon. I used Dr. Forrester of NJ Bariatric Center. My surgery was at Overlook hospital. They were absolutely wonderful there. Your date will be here before you know it!



    Surgery Day Weight 1/11: 300
    Month 1: -34 pounds, -25 inches

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Leslieann's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    leslie
    Surgery date
    01/05/2017
    Surgeon
    Shillingford
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Last Activity
    02-05-2019 07:55 PM
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    Bonita Springs, Florida
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    Default Re: Looking Forward to My Surgery on February 20th

    Welcome!!! Great forum and great people!! The time will be here before you know it!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Sandra3's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Sandra
    Surgery date
    01/20/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr W
    Join Date
    Dec 2015
    Last Activity
    06-25-2020 09:15 AM
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    France
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    Default Re: Looking Forward to My Surgery on February 20th

    Welcome! You will be able to find lots of infos when using "search the forums" top left of this page, with a few key words.
    Good luck in your journey!


    HW : 150 kgs
    09/02/2014 : 142 /1st apt
    01/20/2016 : 134 /surgery
    01/30/2016 : 130 /1st post-op
    02/27/2016 : 126 /2nd
    04/23/2016 : 118 /3rd
    07/16/2016 : 109 / 4th
    10/01/2016 : 103 /5th
    01/21/2017 : 98 /1 year post-op
    February 2017 : 100 lbs lost
    07/22/2017 : 96
    10/21/2017 : 93
    12/22/2017 : 91
    01/02/2018 : 96!! regain (medication)

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