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I spoke with Alma today n set my date for April 4th.. I'm so excited
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Your stomach is so black I can't see it lol...try it one more time.
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I'm coming from St. Louis, Missouri.. I hope to see u there then.. Keep me posted
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I spoke with Alma today n set my date for April 4th.. I'm so excited
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I talked to Amy a couple of hours ago she made it through surgery and is up and walking all over the place!

After much consideration I had decided to go with ready for a change, Dr Fernando Garcia. So I arrived in Tijuana monday morning feb 25 by myself, 50 mins early which meant I had to wait for samuel my driver, I was ok with that because I was tired wanted to make a few phone calls and decompress. When Samuel came he was friendly and very nice took my luggage abd we were off. I had arranged to change my surgery from tues to Monday, I just wanted it done and felt as if i would back out. So alma was kind enough to make it happen. Samuel took me straight to the hospital, where Rosie met me, Melissa was unavailable but would be around in a bit. They got me checked in and I have to admit I was extremely nervous. I registered, had my blood drawn and was put in my room. That process didnt take more then an hour.I changed into my hospital gown and the nurse Louise came in, he did an ekg and tried twice to do my IV but couldn't get it, in between Dr. Almanza, Dr. Velazco and Dr. Padilla all came to visit. They were all very nice and very friendly. My room was pretty big by the way, the first room they put me, when I came back from surgery I had been moved to another room, I didnt like that but oh well. So after all my pretesting and meeting the docs it was time to wait. Which I was a nervous wreck but the OR was tied up so they gave me stuff to relax me, that made me tired and very loopy. Finally, at 7:30pm in came Dr Garcia to meet me, he was so very very nice and explained everything. At that point he told me my surgery was in 8 minutes. He left and they came in with a wheel chair, off to OR, this is where it got weird and I got nervous just a bit, they bring you to the entrance of the O.R. And you walk from the wheelchair to where they operate on you. So up on the table I went and the oxygen mask went on and the last thing I remember was a nurse holding my hand and telling me it would be ok, I was out. The next thing I remember was waking up nauseated trying to throw up but nothing, that quickly went away and I slept until 3 am. Woke up got out of bed and I started walking. Walked for 10 mins was way to tired to do anymore. So went back to bed and slept til 6:30 which at that point got up and walked some more. Nurse came in at 9 and got me up and going, disconnected my IV and told me to get a shower. I did and I felt great, I probably did too much because by 3 pm Dr garcia came up and made me get back into bed because I was flushed and I guess I looked a bit tore up. The flushing was from the meds and I had the heat to high in my room. So they turned my heat off and back into bed with me. In came Dr Luna who was askig me a bunch of questions about how I felt, I honestly wasnt feeling good at all, had pressure in my chest and horrible heartburn. They had given me 3 dixie cups earlier to drink and that was my issue according to Dr Luna, I need to drink at a 90 degree angle for 2months or I would always have that pressure in my chest and the heartburn. He gave me few more tips about meds and told me to rest. So I did sleep on and off, walked a few times, slept, walked slept, so on so fourth. Woke up yesterday morning got my shower, they removed my IV and drain, which by the way is no big deal and doesn't hurt. Was visited one last time by my docs and up came Melissa and I was out, on my way to the Marriott. Here I sit in my beautiful room, I will be visited today by Dr luna and Rosie to remove my staples. The only issue I have is my phone in my room wont work, I cant dial out which I will remedy in a bit. I also got to meet Sweettea and iwilliams. Lovely, lovely ladies! So far so good and I'm finally on the other side!!! Yeah me!!

Just a little update: So far so good, I am being well taken care of. Dr Garcia and his team are great at what they do. Minimal pain, just trying to get accustomed to my new rumbly tummy. The first few hours after surgery are the hardest. Once you get through those it's all smooth sailing from there. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. Keep lifting me up prayer warriors as I continue to pray for a smooth recovery and a safe flight home.
Tasha

I totally didnt take Grammy's words the wrong way...i'm grateful! My eyes are opened! i've arrived in San Diego and I'm waiting for Samuel! Thank you all for your kind words! I'll keep you all posted!

Thanks again I am on the plane leaving Chicago now this is o so real now (scared)

Tessie I can't wait to meet you, I am praying for you and I both. I believe God ordered these steps and we are abiding by his plan. Let his will be done.
Heavenly Father, watch over us in our time of need. Protect us as we travel and guide our surgeons hands as he performs each and every operation. Bring peace to our hearts and deliver us from all hurt, harm, or danger. Father we stand on your word as we make this trip across country. We pray for healing and good health, strength and prosperity. All of these blessings we ask in Jesus name.
Amen.
When it's anointed by God, consider it well done.

Good luck
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I knew it! I was going to say that I bet you work with a bunch of women! Women are such b*****s! In that case I would say, hmmm maybe a little, but they're still bigger than yours.

Great I will c u then. Garcia does his surgery at Mi hospital and we stay at the Marriott. I'm so excited
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Have a great recovery!!
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I am leaving early tomorrow morning and will be sleeved at some point tomorrow.
Thank you all so much for posting and sharing all the stories. The good the bad and ugly. I am going to try and take videos and post when I get back to log everything. We shall see how that goes.
Loves ALL!

I had not heard of them, but a quick Google search led me to this:
http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/my-medical-loan-c270154.html
The "no patient left behind" program seems to be affiliated with this company and the results are all over the map. They seem to charge high rates of interest as well as pretty steep fees.

My credit is not prefect and I applied for medicalfinancing.com...they sent me an email stated I did not qualify for the traditional loan but I was pre-approved for the "no patient left behind" program. I don't want to give me info if this is not a legit program. So has anyone heard of this?????
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St. Louis (north county) I was suppose to be sleeve last September but money issues occurred. So I'm waiting for my taxes so I can hopefully go end of march beginning of April. It's been so frustrating waiting!

St. Louis (north county) I was suppose to be sleeve last September but money issues occurred. So I'm waiting for my taxes so I can hopefully go end of march beginning of April. It's been so frustrating waiting!

I'm shooting for September 6th

Hi! I am getting my sleeve 8-17-12 in Tijuana, Mexico with Dr. Jose Rodriguez.

Dr.Rodriguez in Juarez will let you put 2,500 to 3,000 down and finance the rest into affordable payments that's who I'm going through in January. A lot of people have gone to him and I have already started talking to a staff coordinator.