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Everything posted by jeweladdo
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Onderland!
Congrats!
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Proud Of Myself
That is awesome!! Good choice. So happy for you. I am a little over a month out too and doing my best to make smart choices. Keep up the good work!!!
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Blisters
Do you have steri strips on the incisions? Same thing happened to me a few years back. That's when I found out I was allergic to them so when I was in Mexico I made sure they knew I was allergic to it to prevent the blisters. Good luck!
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At The Airport!
Wishing you the best!
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I'm In Juarez At Star Medica
Thanks for all the prayers and positive vibes. Got home safe and sound last night. All is well so far. Praise be to God. Dr. Rodriguez and his team are awesome! Anyone choosing to use Belite and/ or Dr. Rodriguez, you will have an awesome experience. Honestly felt like I was in the US having surgery at a top notch hospital. Would do it again in a heart beat. Most of the nurses spoke some English so communication was not an issue. Surgery went on without any complications. I am very excited to be on the losers bench thanks to Dr. Rodriguez, Ishi with Belite Weight, my wonderful husband and my great Vertical Sleeve family! Attached is pic of Juarez from my room. And no didn't hear any gun shots. It is just like any other dangerous US city. Star Medica is located in an upscale neighbor right by the American Embassy. Good luck to everyone !
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I'm In Juarez At Star Medica
Thanks Seannie!! So glad your doing well. Can't wait to be on the Losers' bench with you guys. Will keep you posted!
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I'm In Juarez At Star Medica
Thank you very much!!
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I'm In Juarez At Star Medica
The hospital is unbelievably clean! Everybody is nice. My surgery is tmrw. Pray for me guys. Trying to send pics of the hospital. It's 100% cleaner than any US hospital I have been too. My room has a sleeping area, a separate living area. And a huge bathroom. Amy you were so right!!!
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My Sleeve Story - Dr. Rodriguez In Tjuana Mexico (Long, Sorry)
That is SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD to hear!!!! Thanks!! I feel so pumped now after hearing that!!! Thank you!
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My Sleeve Story - Dr. Rodriguez In Tjuana Mexico (Long, Sorry)
LMAO!!! Too funny. Yea, in one of mine I had moved to Mexico and was working as a lifeguard on the beach lol. Hey question for you...Not sure if you work and/or took time off from work but do you think it would have been possible for you to return to work in a week ? Thanks! I asked Dr. Rodriguez over the phone and he said yes. But still a little skeptical
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My Sleeve Story - Dr. Rodriguez In Tjuana Mexico (Long, Sorry)
Caradina, So happy you made it back safe and sound!!! Praying all is well w/ my surgery at the end of this week too. I leave for Star Medica on Thursday for the sleeve with Dr. Rodriguez. Star Medica is definitely a newer, bigger, cleaner hospital than INT and I'm looking forward to getting this over with! You are right. Belite is awesome!!! Ishi is hilarious with a lot of energy and I am in constant communication with her. We spoke yesterday and she just made me feel better about it. It is so funny you have vivid dreams..listen...I haven't had the sleeve yet but I have started having the most vivid and ridiculous dreams ever lol. Wishing you all the best!!!!
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Newly Sleeved 3/14/12 Story
---Thanks so much. March 29th is the big day. THANK YOU for your prayers!!!
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Newly Sleeved 3/14/12 Story
So good to here the positive experience. I am being sleeved by Dr. Rodriguez in Mexico. Praying all goes well for me too
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Surgery Yesterday W/dr. Almanza
Congratulations! You are now on the losers side. Sorry you are in so much pain. Hopefully tmrw will be better
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How Long Does It Take For Coordinator To Get Back To Me ?
I heard Dr. Rod was good for ppl with scar tissue that's all. Other than that I would have gone to Dr. Garcia. A Lighter Me and Ms. Sandy were very nice. Can you believe they even called just to check on me after rerfunding my money! IMO You can't go wrong w/ Garcia if that is your choice.
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How Long Does It Take For Coordinator To Get Back To Me ?
Yes. End of March. No I'm going to Dr. Rodriguez in Juarez, mexico. I started out w/ A Lighter Me though. Then changed my mind about the entire surgey then decided to go ahead again lol.
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How Long Does It Take For Coordinator To Get Back To Me ?
I absolutely no that feeling. My surgery is in about a month and I am starting to lose sleep at night w/ the anticipation lol. I'm sure they'll get back to you no worries. But definitely contact Ms. Sandy as well. Is Dr. Garcia your surgeon ? He is suppose to be really awesome.
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How Long Does It Take For Coordinator To Get Back To Me ?
Hi 2bsmall, You may want to email Ms. Sandy. She'll get back to you asap. It's possible Linda is super busy again. Best of luck. I completely understand your frustration
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I Can't Believe Im This Damn Broke....
Belite Weight. Dr. Rod. They offer in house financing.
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Dr. Garcia And Team Are Awesome!
Very happy all went well and that you are home safe. How is your energy level?
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I'm Here Now!
Wishing you the best of luck and a fast, easy recovery.
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First Goal With Pics!
You look really good. keep up the good work.
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I Can't Believe Im This Damn Broke....
Check with ishi@beliteweight.com. She is fantastic!
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Juarez, Mx - Here I Come!
You know I have started learning Spanish actually lol. And I got the app. Sergio is the driver ...? SO HAPPY YOU MADE IT BACK SAFE AND SOUND!! Dr. Rod sounds really kind on the phone too. My plan is to touch base with him once a week till I get down there. Congrats for making it to the losers' bench!!! Looking forward to your blog
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Juarez, Mx - Here I Come!
So good to hear that you are doing great and that the care is excellent. I made my husband read your blog so he would stop worrying lol. Looking forward to your next update! Hope you are getting enough rest. On a scale of 1 to 10 how bad is the pain / Thanks girly!