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Vicki147    10

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I am so excited for you! Please keep me posted on how your surgery goes

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rosac80    22

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Thanks Gwen, will keep you updated! And yes, we do speak English correctly! LOL

Well it is 4.15am & I leave in 15 mins to go the airport to begin my journey to Mexico!

I am excited & a wee bit nervous!

Will post an update/s when I can!

Hope your feeling well the day of is the worst but it does get better.

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quietcougar    29

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May 29th for me, Midwest Bariatrics with Dr. Kevin Wasco. :)

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kccgm    7

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I know I'm not the only one nervous here but bare with me, I need to get a few thoughts out. Monday is the day. I rationalize it, I explain it but this really comes down to I can no longer lose this weight by myself. I am powerless (step 1) - I have been so powerless I screwed up my metabolism so terribly it basically laughs at me when I want to lose weight now. I know I am making the right decision for my body but.... There is risk in every surgery. I am just so scared I maybe making a really selfish decision and not end up waking up from this surgery. I would leave my 6 yo, who it took 7 years to get pregnant with, alone. This is one time in my life I don't want to be the stand out and have Murphy's law find me. Please pray for me and against these crazy thoughts. I know God is a God of peace but sometimes the longest distance is from your head to your heart....I've been praying for each one of you who posts. We are all embarking on brand new lives in so many ways.

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RN Jenn    31

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I want to apologize in advance if this is long.

My experience with Dr Garcia so far has been very good. Arrived to San Diego on Wednesday late evening. The original driver Samuel was unable to pick me up. His father was going to pick us up. He was delayed do to construction at the border. Once he arrived, I must admit that the car left much to be desired. We drove to the border where we just had to slow down a bit. Mexico lets you go into Mexico with little hassle.

Marriott was nice. Very friendly.

Surgery was Thursday and it went well. I have very little nausea. It mostly comes on when I wall and my pain increases. O have a JP drain that isn't draining anything. My pain is an intense ache made wore by deep breathing.

From what I understand, leak test will be performed Friday,today, and then clears.

Jenn

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Lolly2369    18

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sounds wonderful Jenn!! congrats on your sleeve!!

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skn1224    6

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eep! well today is my day!! have to be at the hospital in about two hours... actually slept lastnight about 5hrs lol i figured i wouldnt sleep at all... good luck to the other may 11's!!

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FatGirlSlim    115

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Jenn, glad everything went well. I hope that you start to feel better soon.

good luck to those that are scheduled today!!!

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disneyteach    68

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I want to apologize in advance if this is long.

My experience with Dr Garcia so far has been very good. Arrived to San Diego on Wednesday late evening. The original driver Samuel was unable to pick me up. His father was going to pick us up. He was delayed do to construction at the border. Once he arrived' date=' I must admit that the car left much to be desired. We drove to the border where we just had to slow down a bit. Mexico lets you go into Mexico with little hassle.

Marriott was nice. Very friendly.

Surgery was Thursday and it went well. I have very little nausea. It mostly comes on when I wall and my pain increases. O have a JP drain that isn't draining anything. My pain is an intense ache made wore by deep breathing.

From what I understand, leak test will be performed Friday,today, and then clears.

Jenn[/quote']

You go girl! I am shocked you are up and writing! That makes the surgery sound so much better. Congrats!

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Lolly2369    18

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yes it's our day skn!!!! congrats and good luck!!! good luck to anyone else on may 11th as

well!!!!! :))))))

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beautifulnewme2012    164

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Good luck today's sleevers!

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Vicki147    10

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I am so excited for you all! Please keep your posts coming so we can hear how you are doing.

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Lolly2369    18

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waiting to talk to surgeon then surgery in an hour! lost 14 lbs on my 5 day clear liquid diet!! wahhhhhh this is so real so quick!

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sleevertobe    22

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I'm may 28th.

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