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Hi I am getting Spider single incision VSG surgery with Dr. Robert Marema in FL 6/27. I live in Atlanta and would appreciate any tips/help. Do you know a great trainer? My best friend who is my husband and I are former foster parents and also used to foster dogs and cats too. I do some couponing and we love to travel. Hoping your days going great! Sincerest thanks for reading.

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Hi,

Wish we lived closer. We have a few things in common: VSG, animals and travel! I'm outside of Memphis, but travel through Atlanta all the time...Guess if you wanted to walk the Delta airport concourse with me..Second thought, Im usually running those, LOL!

My surgery is june 15th in Cancun. My family is going with me, and will be a mini vacation for them. Not so much for me, but happy that they are coming.

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Hi thanks for the response. I will be praying for you. I love your great sense of humor! If you ever get stuck in Atl please let me know. Please keep in touch and congrats on taking the first step!

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I would love to know about the single spider thingy. Is it suppose to be easier than the regular Vsg?

Oh, and you should know I do get stuck a couple of times of year in Atlanta. I've found a cheap place about ten minutes from the airport. It's next to a waffle house. Don't think it's in a safe area, but I just stick a chair under the door knob. Hehehe!

My husband and I also sponser a child from the Palmer Children's Home in Hernando, Mississippi. It's a great organization, and we're proud to be a part of it!

Terri

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Hi yes that areas Not safe at all sorry to say and you are wise. We live far from there thank GOD lol! Dr. Robert Marema is my surgeon and there are a few you tube videos of the single incision surgery too. Hth and hope you are doing great!

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Hi I am getting Spider single incision VSG surgery with Dr. Robert Marema in FL 6/27. I live in Atlanta and would appreciate any tips/help. Do you know a great trainer? My best friend who is my husband and I are former foster parents and also used to foster dogs and cats too. I do some couponing and we love to travel. Hoping your days going great! Sincerest thanks for reading.

Hi I'm sonji

i live in the Atlanta ga area. I had a sleeve 5 weeks ago: still recoverying doing okay , still dealing with acid reflux real bad, nausea on a regular . I do happen to know a great fitness trainer. must learn what area u live. good luck!!!!

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Hi Nice to meet you thanks so much for responding! Congrats on your sleeve! I live in Chamblee area. What works for you w the nausea? I am so sorry you are having the issues. They gave me a script for suppositries for that. I will be praying for you please keep in touch!

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