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Today was the day i had my VSG surgery. My doc is Dr. Umbach at Blossom Bariatric in Henderson, UT (Vegas). He did a great job. His team and their process was very professional. My wife has been an RN for 21 years and she was very complementary of our experience.

Twelve hours post-op I feel pretty good. Breathing & Walking. Taking some med's & slowly drinking some Water.

So far, very happy with my decision to take this step & choose Dr. Umbach in Las Vegas.

First day of the rest of my life.

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He was my doctor. He is great. I was sleeved on 02/22/12. It changed my life. Take your time and try to relax.

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Congratulations on your surgery! So glad to hear you had a good experience at the facility and with the surgery.

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We share our sleeve day! Happy sleeve day!

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Congratulations! Glad to hear you are happy and doing well! I can't wait to join you on the loser's bench!!!

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What a great day to be sleeved. :) It's my mom's birthday! I'm glad you are already feeling better, and I can't wait to hear more about your story and future successes.

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So glad to hear of your experience. He is also my doctor, and my surgery is March 23rd. My husband and I both have been impressed with him and his staff. It will be nice to follow your progress.

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Wow! It took courage and you deserve all the benefits you will get out it! Good for you!

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Congrats to you!!!!

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Congrats!! Hope everything goes well for you in the future! I am having my sleeve done on Tuesday 3-6-12 and i cant wait!

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Day 3 and I feel great. Water, tea, & Protein Drink. My wife has been with me this weekend and she has done a great job helping me stay on track with my walking & meds. It does help that my wife is an RN. Dr. Umbach really did a great job preparing me for the weekend and dealing with the pain. No more gas pain & very little surgery pain. I walked a couple miles today. Feel great. Going home tomorrow. So far...so good.

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