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July 17Th With Dr Garcia.. Anyone Else?

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lynnz    13

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I just got my date this afternoon, July 17th with Dr garcia! Im super excited!! Im also a little freaked out because I have to go by myself. Hubby is staying home with the kids and all of the close people in my life are working or I have yet to tell them.. im being really picky on who I tell because people are so opinionated and don't take into consideration peoples feelings anymore, or we get the why cant you just diet and excersize... I did.. about 100 times and obviously its not working lol My friend had her sleeve done in January and she is so pleased.. now its my turn. I cant wait to buy a pair of jeans that is a single digit size! Any July buddies??

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Naturals    23

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I am going to TJ on the 17th as well and my surgery is at the Mi Doctor Hospital with Dr. Garcia. I too am on my own. Where are you staying??

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lynnz    13

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the marriot.. I just sent you a message :) yay a buddy!! My poor hubby is not happy that im going be myself lol glad to meet ya :)

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I just got my date this afternoon' date=' July 17th with Dr garcia! Im super excited!! Im also a little freaked out because I have to go by myself. Hubby is staying home with the kids and all of the close people in my life are working or I have yet to tell them.. im being really picky on who I tell because people are so opinionated and don't take into consideration peoples feelings anymore, or we get the why cant you just diet and excersize... I did.. about 100 times and obviously its not working lol My friend had her sleeve done in January and she is so pleased.. now its my turn. I cant wait to buy a pair of jeans that is a single digit size! Any July buddies??[/quote']

So u get to stay at a hospital? I like that idea better than a recovery house and being brought back and forth in a van for pain meds.. Lol how much are you paying for your sleeve? I know dr. Almanza is 4500.00

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lynnz    13

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yes, well the first night pre- op is at hotel, then 2 nights at Hospital MI, thats the name of the hospital, then 2 more nights at hotel. I cant imagine going back and forth in a van and staying at a house.. im sure its going to be fine for you but I feel more comfy at hotel/ hospital. Dr Garcia is $5000 for everything but airfare to SanDeiago. I think its worth the extra $500 for comfort and stability. But who am I to talk, I haven't gone yet :) Ask me in a month .. :)

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reignoftara    4

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My surgery is 8/7/12 with Dr. Garcia. So excited! Good for you I hope to hear all about it when you're done!!!!

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lynnz    13

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I wish it was tomorrow.. at first when I was scheduling I didnt want to do it too quickly, now im wishing I had done it sooner lol impatient just a little

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reignoftara    4

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I don't even know what that is.

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The spider is when they go in and make one incision to do the surgery to other way to to make about four incisions

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Born 2BFree    3

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I'm scheduled with Dr. Garcia on 7/30. Also travelling alone. Wish I could be with the two of you… Best wishes to both of you.

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reignoftara    4

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You too! I am fortunate to have my sister going with me.

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lynnz    13

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I have not heard about the spider method either. I will be going by myself too. I did ask a friend yesterday and she was receptive to the idea but has to clear the time at work.. we will find out tomorrow. Crossing my fingers!!

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I just got my date this afternoon' date=' July 17th with Dr garcia! Im super excited!! Im also a little freaked out because I have to go by myself. Hubby is staying home with the kids and all of the close people in my life are working or I have yet to tell them.. im being really picky on who I tell because people are so opinionated and don't take into consideration peoples feelings anymore, or we get the why cant you just diet and excersize... I did.. about 100 times and obviously its not working lol My friend had her sleeve done in January and she is so pleased.. now its my turn. I cant wait to buy a pair of jeans that is a single digit size! Any July buddies??[/quote']

Hi

Your surgery date is January 18 with dr Garcia?

I need to be in Tijuana January 17, but surgery on January 18 with dr Garcia too,

I hope we will see each other

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