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Ky.hen, my thoughts and prayers are with you today.

Stoon, how are you doing?

How is everybody doing that has been sleeved this week? Haven't heard anything (might have missed it though as can't check the board much during the week). Just know that I have been thinking of you all. Congratulations to all of you on the next phase of your weight loss journey/new life.

Tiffykins, glad you are now with your sweetie. Treasure each moment. Have a great time making memories.

Cajun/Attitude free, sounds like you are both doing fantastic! I am so excited for you.

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Millie - rere posted that Stoongal was doing great - was actually ahead of schedule as to being up and going -- haven't heard anything in the past few days though.

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Not sure if Judy was having surgery today

or if she arrived in Mexicali today. Which

ever it is, she is in great hands.

I look forward to hear how you're feeling

Ky. Hen, Judy!

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Judy, I was thinking about you this morning when I realized the date ! ! ! I hope you are doing wonderfully. . . There's quite a few VST'ers down there this week. Hopefully, we'll hear something soon.

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Judy asked that I post that she is up and walking. Also aware that tomorrow will be tough. She's a trooper and it was great having her come in to overlap our stay. She is the absolute sweetest thing. She wants to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I'm heading back to Vegas tomorrow and should have some pictues posted soon of many of Dr Aceves "works of art" this week.

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Thanks for the update Trudy on Judy ... so glad to hear she's is up and going ... and glad to hear you'll be home tomorrow -- give me a call - I'll PM you the CORRECT work number - I'll be anxious to hear how you're doing and your thoughts about the surgery, etc.!

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Judy,

We need an update. Hope everything is "passing on through" and you are home or getting there soon. Let us know how you are and please speak to the safety in Mexico and the ride from the airport. My friend who is accompanying me is getting a lot of nervous inquiries from her family about our safety. I need something to calm their fears.

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Norma - are you flying in to San Diego? If so, tell your friend's family that you are never alone. Ernesto picks you up at the airport, takes you to the hospital for your pre-tests; takes you to the resort which you never have to leave as they have restaurants on site, picks you up in the morning, takes you to the hospital where you stay for the next 3 nights/4 days and then takes you back to the San Diego airport on the date you are released. It couldn't be safer.

Mexicali is not a dangerous city anyway -- when Bearded has his surgery, I drove around trying to find the mall - never found it, but did find a super Walmart so wandered around in there for about an hour, then drove back to the hospital -- I never felt threatened or at danger. You can walk all around outside the hospital and no one bothers you - that's if you even see anyone!

The ladies who work in the hospital cafeteria are very nice, as is everyone I encountered at the hospital.

Your friend's family need not wory about you and your friend's safety.

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Hello Friends,

I'm home at last. It is 3:00 am here, so I need to go to bed. I'm ok and will catch you up tomorrow. Love you guys!

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Hey Judy, glad you made it home safely. Get some rest and update us when you are rested up.

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Glad you made it home safe and sound Judy -- your bed will feel so GREAT - be sure to get plenty of rest and we'll look forward to hearing your story when you're ready.

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Hey Judy, same here. I was wondering how you were doing too and am very glad that you're home safe and sound. Keep us posted on progress.

Lots of love

Helenxxx

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Welcome home Judy. So glad you're home and on the losing side now. Feel free to complain to us often as needed about being on the horrible liquid diet for the next 20 days!

So glad you're back!

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Welcome home Judy!!

Glad you checked in with us! Get your rest!!

I'm sure everything went fine... but keep us posted on your progress!

Sleep well!!!

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