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gettinsleeved

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Everything posted by gettinsleeved

  1. Nice to see you!! I can't wait to hear about everyones experiances! The thing I am most concerned about right now is how my four year old and my sisters three year old will do for almost 6 days without us!!!! the three year old has major momma attachment, so I am not sure how he will do! I am a bit worried
  2. mine is with Dr. Lopez and Ortiz, did you meet either of them? or meet anyone who had them as surgeons??? I'm starting to really get nervous!!! I am glad all went well for you, mine will also be at MI hospital and I will be stayin at the Marriott...
  3. awesome! Best of luck to you! I will be there April 8th for surgery on the 9th with Lopez Ortega and Ortiz, Keep us updated on your journey, as much as you feel up to!
  4. who are you having do your surgery?
  5. your email, not your facebook.com one, otherwise if you don't feel comfortable with that I can look you up and add you as my friend and add you that way.
  6. Everyone who has sent me an e-mail for FB has been added to the group, anyone else want to join?? send me your email and I will add you to our group
  7. Hi Mary!! Glad you found us! I am also using alighterme and Rhonda is my coordinator. I can't wait!!!
  8. Good luck!!! Keep us updated on your experiance!!! I haven't had mine yet, 3 weeks away AHHH!!!
  9. Hey ya'll the FB group is up and running, let me know if you would like to join, it's private, only we can see it and our posts!!!
  10. I have to do 2 weeks of 2 protein shakes a day and a protein/salad for dinner, then 3 days prior to surgery I have to be on clear liquids and take a daily laxative. Water and yogurt sounds much better
  11. I am scheduled for April 9th, with Dr. Lopez-Ortega
  12. Good luck with everything!!! saying a prayer everything goes smoothly for you!!
  13. I can't wait to hear about your experiance and see your transformation, it's worth it girl, don't be scared just think how great you will feel and the benefits you will gain after it's done!!!! You got this!!
  14. Make sure you do your 3 day clear liquid and daily laxitive pre-op diet and you should be okay, just take extra panties in case
  15. Glad to see so many!!! yay! I have not been informed that Osuna will not be there @Luthernchic, that stinks!! But I have heard good things about Dr. Ortiz to, so... If ya'll would like to start a facebook group let me know!! It will be private so only people in the group will see it...
  16. good luck with everything!! I will be having mine at MI hospital on April 9th, and the time is just crawling by... Have a safe trip and keep us updated!!
  17. Hey guys I would like to start a forum topic specifically for people going to Mexico to have their VSG in April 2013, so we can share our concerns/questions and our journeys!!! I would also like to start a private facebook group for those who would like to join!!! Just private message me with the email associated with your facebook account and I will send you an invite! A little more about me... Surgery date: April 9th Location: Tijuana Mexico Surgeon: Dr. alejandro lopez Ortega and Dr. Jaquiline Osuna Agency: alighterme Current preop weight: 280 Goal weight: 150 Age: 31 Ht: 5'6"
  18. Mine is April 9th at MI Hospital with Dr. Lopez/and Osuna -- I will be staying at the Marriot and went through a lighter me.com, would love to meet some of you all there!!!!
  19. Please send me a friend request, I am scheduled on April 9th 2013 and need some support~!!! I private messeged you
  20. I am scheduled for my VSG on April 9th with Dr. Lopez in Tijuanna Mexico, the anticipation is KILLING ME! I am 31 years old, 5'6" 280 lbs size 24pants and 3xl shirts...
  21. I am having mine on April 9th!!! Good luck to you and keep me updated, as I will you!!

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