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Topic: RE: Plastic Surgery & Horizon NJ Blue Cross coverage
Hi Pat,
You told me he was great and you were right, he has been awesome. His office is beautiful and his staff is so nice, all the girls are so sweet ~ they really make you feel comfortable even when you are having difficult things done (like the lovely pre-op pictures). So, Pat thank you. I had completely forgotten who it was who had told me he was great.
I had my surgery two weeks ago (on 12/30) so today I went in for a post op visit and I had to have 600 cc's of fluid drained but I feel much better now that it is gone. I am looking forward to having the swelling gone and getting back to normal.
Have a great weekend, sorry for hijacking the post but I had to say thank you to Pat.
Stella
You told me he was great and you were right, he has been awesome. His office is beautiful and his staff is so nice, all the girls are so sweet ~ they really make you feel comfortable even when you are having difficult things done (like the lovely pre-op pictures). So, Pat thank you. I had completely forgotten who it was who had told me he was great.
I had my surgery two weeks ago (on 12/30) so today I went in for a post op visit and I had to have 600 cc's of fluid drained but I feel much better now that it is gone. I am looking forward to having the swelling gone and getting back to normal.
Have a great weekend, sorry for hijacking the post but I had to say thank you to Pat.
Stella
Topic: RE: from south jersey
Hi Nicole,
I am from Ocean County in Toms River one thing I found is a gym which is for women it is coed but one side is for women and I find it is easier to exercise the other thing I have found is exercise programs run out the hospitals both of them are geared for wls patients. If you want any info on these programs let me know. Also look into programs your county runs or your county librarys alot of ours run yoga programs If you have any questions I will try to get some answers for you
Cathie
I am from Ocean County in Toms River one thing I found is a gym which is for women it is coed but one side is for women and I find it is easier to exercise the other thing I have found is exercise programs run out the hospitals both of them are geared for wls patients. If you want any info on these programs let me know. Also look into programs your county runs or your county librarys alot of ours run yoga programs If you have any questions I will try to get some answers for you
Cathie
Topic: RE: Tuesday February 1 : Next Inconvenient get together dinner!!
Oh... I would love to come but I have a bariatric surgery symposium with all the northern NJ bariatric surgeons... by any chance can we all do another one soon after Feb 1st??? Maybe one in the start of spring time?? Thanks! I will let my support group know of this get together though. It sounds like it's going to be a blast!
Take care all!
Janice
Take care all!
Janice
all the weight has been lost post-op..I LOVE MY BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
highest weight: 333 pounds (I know I gained after my last "weigh in" in the doctors office so probably it's more like 340 pounds)
current weight: 151 pounds (7/12/11)
I've been at goal (165 pounds) for 6 months now and now on maintence. I tend to go up and down depending on time of the month and such! 
Topic: RE: Tuesday February 1 : Next Inconvenient get together dinner!!
Lynn & I will be there can't wait to see everyone again 
Joann 
Topic: RE: from south jersey
I am not in South Jersey, but I am willing to be a "back on track buddy". I have two goals this year, and the more people who are willing to help the better.
Remember this is a long journey, and it's always good to have a helpful hand and positive friend along the way.
Let me know. And either way, know I am here if you need.
Remember this is a long journey, and it's always good to have a helpful hand and positive friend along the way.
Let me know. And either way, know I am here if you need.
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: RE: CONFESSION: I haven?t been 100%, so I am taking my own advice.
Great Post Tom! You can do it...and I know you will!
Back to basics is So Right... remember the tool is in there and you can turn it back on and make it work by following those 3 simple rules!
Good Luck... we are here for you cheering you on.
Pat
Back to basics is So Right... remember the tool is in there and you can turn it back on and make it work by following those 3 simple rules!
Good Luck... we are here for you cheering you on.
Pat
Topic: RE: Plastic Surgery & Horizon NJ Blue Cross coverage
I have blue cross Blue Shield and it did not cover any of my plastic surgery. I was fortunate to have lost 110 pounds with my gastric bypass, but did not have any skin irritations or breakdowns of any kind. I still felt it was the last phase of my journey to have the excess skin removed so I went for it. I used Dr. Joseph Fodero as well and he is an awesome surgeon and a really great guy. He has a beautiful new office and surgical center in Florham Park NJ, but I had my surgery with him at Morristown Memorial. His staff is really great and extremely helpful. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to "finish the journey!"
They have financing available and he stands by his work. Plastics is really body art and he is a great sculptor!
Pat
They have financing available and he stands by his work. Plastics is really body art and he is a great sculptor!
Pat
Topic: from south jersey
i was banded oct 2007. im stuck right now at my weight wanting to lose 40 more. needing a buddy to think postive with me :) i wanna join a gym but all my friends are thin
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