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Hey Everyone! Just a little update since I have arrived... Samuel Sr. picked my mother and I up from the airport. He was not waiting for me in the loading/ unloading dock since my plane had arrived early. I called him, no answer but he immediately called me back and was their to pick us up in less than 3 minutes. He was very polite and welcoming. He was picking up another individual that was having surgery (please keep your phone on until you get picked up) and tried to call her, but no answer. So while driving around the airport he would get out and ask random people if they were waiting on him. And of course people were looking at him like a weirdo and then moving from their spots that they originally was standing in...quite funny. After finally finding them, we ended up at the border in less than 25 minutes. Sam Sr. was the only one that had gotten out. He showed the guy some paperwork, explained our visit, opened the trunk and was heading for the Marriott in less than 5 minutes. Once in Mexico, it took probably less than 8 minutes to get to the hotel. Sam Sr. unloaded our bags and the bellman loaded our bags to bring them into the hotel. Sam Sr. accompanied my mother and I in to make sure our reservation was in and that we were able to check in with no problem. The other couple took off to check in by themselves (her husband had been sleeved maybe 5 months ago). Check in went smooth. You do have to provide and debit or cc for incidentals. They also provided me with to passcodes to access the internet ( I did not have to request or pay for another one.) Received my room and was heading up ( the other couple were still checking in.) Fyi...if the person that you are going with are a smoker or you all want a room that you can smoke on...you can request that. One of the bellman explained the layout of the hotel, how to use the elevator and turning the lights on in the room, showed us where the restaurant was and bar area and the time that everything closes. He brought our belongings up after the other couple checked in. The hotel is very nice...it's a Marriott so I did not expect any less. I travel a lot and stay at many hotels. The bed is not soft soft when you think of how it is when you stay at a nice hotel in the US, it is a firm soft. It was comfortable to sleep but I prefer the US soft. Other countries prefer firm beds. On to amenities.. The room does come with a refrigerator (which is locked), you must call to request it to be unlocked. You can also request for a microwave and they will bring one to your room. It is good because your companion can buy food and warm up. coffee and tea, flat screen tv (has a few english channels, also MOD), and bath and body works aromatherapy products. My mom was anxious to get out of the hotel so she went walking to stores around and walmart. I waited for my on-site contact Rosie to meet me at the hotel. She arrived about 30 minutes after checking in. She answered any questions that I had, gave me paperwork to fill out and bring to the hotel with me, gave me the receptionist name at the hotel on the 3rd floor and told me that she did not speak much english, and the time to be in the lobby to catch the hotel shuttle to the hospital, which is less than 5 minutes away. My mom ate at the restaurant in the hotel. Great, attentive staff is all I can say! One of the hotel managers were there keeping us entertained and telling us different stories. My mom got 2 free margaritas and the meal comes with a 15% discount...just mention the organization that you are with. Tips: I did tip with US currency. I gave Sam $5, my bellman $3, and our server at the restaurant $5. I have surgery today, so I will update you all later.

Just got picked up by Samuel, en route to Tijuana!

Thanks everyone! I am super excited... Ready to start shedding my fat cocoon!

Will do! And Dr. Garcia

Hey, I remember being where you were a few months ago. If you do a search, you will find several doctors such as Dr. Garcia, Dr. Kelly, Dr. Lopez just to name a few. Some doctors utilize clinics while others use an actual hospital. My surgeon is Dr. Garcia and he has had a lot of happy customers. My fee is $4700 and I will stay in a hotel for 3 days and hospital for 2. Their are other doctors who charge less and some way more. Hopefully this helped you out a little! And good luck!

Good morning Everyone, Super excited... Even though I am trying to down play it to everyone else. Tijuana today and tomorrow I will be a sleeved woman! Praying all goes well.

Ok, I emailed my coordinator. Yes, tomorrow I will be in Tijuana and my surgery is on the 4th.

Yes, just message me your email.

That's great and you look fantastic!

That I will be having surgery on my abdomen and will be out from (insert dates). I will be returning on such and such date pending no complications. I can email it to you.

Great job! Keep on losing!

Guess to get everything out of your system. Some people are not regular but I am. I go after every meal or snack. So I don't think in going to take it, maybe the night before

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Dr. Garcia. Nope I am not nervous and my mother is accompanying me. I fly quite frequently so I am not afraid. I weigh more than that and am able to fit in the sits... I never book a middle seat though. It's a tight fitting but if the seat belt doesn't fit, you can ask for an extension. Do it as you board the plane or once you sit down.

I am in college as well and am taking off a week. My professors are totally supportive! Just didn't want to put it off any longer.

Hey I live outside of huntsville but am always in houston! I am a self pay as well... Leave for Tijuana on 2/3

Lmbo

Me too sleeve sister!

Like thin liquids... Flavored drinks, sf Popsicles, crystal light, broth, non fat milk, anything that can easily pass through a straw

I will see you there Tonya!

I thought about doing a YouTube channel, what's your name on their?

Lol I can do that. I pray that everything goes well

That's what I received. I may take the laxative for one day... I go to the bathroom quite frequently naturally. I get out there on Sunday and my surgery is Monday..so the contents will be out of my stomach by then. I really am going to miss food lol