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Humble here, north of Houston. Going to Dr. Alvarez tomorrow for my surgery on Saturday the 7th!!

I'm in Katy and I go to Dr. Alvarez on 8/13. I will be thinking of you and praying for you tomorrow!

Stacey

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Texas here as well. I never even checked out the Texas forums. I keep getting side-tracked with all the other informative posts on here. I am scheduled for surgery August 6, 2012 with Dr. Alvarez. My feelings of "This is Real, This is really happening" started when I was purchasing the required Vitamins, and items for my pre-op diet. The grocery shopping made me shaky, butterflies in my stomach. The pass-port that came in the mail the same day, sent me into a nauseated world spinning, no turning back; I can do this mode.

Nice to meet you all. Good luck to everyone and all who have upcoming surgeries.

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Yea, StormWarning, very exciting!!! Let's keep in touch.

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Yea, StormWarning, very exciting!!! Let's keep in touch.

Sounds like a plan Mom24.

We do have a Alvarez forum going from a bunch of us going to him. If you haven't checked it out already. Of course its everyone Alvarez not just Texas.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/40253-dr-alvarez/

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I'm in Katy also! My surgery is coming up on Monday. Scared but excited. Been working on my pre-op. started full liquids today after gradually decreasing meals since the 20th. Good luck!

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Hi Everyone! I'm in Dallas and I get sleeved this Tuesday by Dr. Davidson! I just got back from the store and picked up all the last couple little things that I need post-surgery. I can't believe my day is almost here!

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Congrats KSDallas!! I wish you the best and hope you have a safe and speedy recovery. Keep us updated on how thins are going for you.

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Pixiglitter

I'll have my visit official visit( Already did intial consult) with dr balette Wednesday any words of wisdom? How are you feeling? How did it take you to get approved etc?

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Pixiglitter

I'll have my visit official visit( Already did intial consult) with dr balette Wednesday any words of wisdom? How are you feeling? How did it take you to get approved etc?

At this stage, I would say get a fresh note pad that you can keep info strictly related to your surgery. Keep a running list of questions for your doc and dont be afraid to write down the answers right as he/she is giving them. Start bookmarking recipes, keep good track of all of your pre-op appt's. Good luck!

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dr balette is great, I'm officially 2 weeks out, had to be hospitalize last week overnite for observation due to gas pains and some dehidration, but now i feel great

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Hi Everyone! I'm in Dallas and I get sleeved this Tuesday by Dr. Davidson! I just got back from the store and picked up all the last couple little things that I need post-surgery. I can't believe my day is almost here!

KS Dallas- I am scheduled to be sleeved on 7/26. How did your surgery go?? How are you feeling? I would appreciate any feedback you have. Thanks!

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Hi. I'm from Spring Tx. Scheduled for July 27th with Dr Kelly. Starting pre op on Monday. So nervous but excited too.

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I'm in Mansfield and my surgery will be with Dr. Kim hopefully mid-September. Finished all my requirements just today and just waiting on insurance approval! Nice to know so many fellow Texans going through this life-changing journey too!

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Carrollton, TX here! Sleeved by Dr. Kim on 12/31/11! Glad to see all the Texan's here! :)

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