Hey Everyone, I am also going with Dr. Fernando Garcia, aiming for a Feb 2013 date as well. I have been speaking with him an his staff for over a week now and am pretty confident in my decision. BUT, I have to most likely go alone. Which I REALLY REALLY REALLY don't want to do that. SOOOO, I was hoping there would be someone(persons) that wouldn't mind "buddying" up through this process. I live in the Washington DC/ surrounding areas. So it would be lovely if someone from this area is considering him during the same time. But anywhere is okay I just don't wanna do this alone. If that's cool with anyone we can go through it ll together. If interested let me know what dates because I haven't scheduled yet. Maybe we can exchange contact info.

If you wanna go in March we could be buddies! Lol I have to go during spring break, I have one other buddy as well, but the more the merrier!

SweetTee and I are going on 2/21, I believe Tami88 is going 2/14, and nurseghana is going 2/28.

If you wanna go in March we could be buddies! Lol I have to go during spring break' date=' I have one other buddy as well, but the more the merrier![/quote']

Hey, I was originally considering March but my job is slower during Feb

If you wanna go in March we could be buddies! Lol I have to go during spring break' date=' I have one other buddy as well, but the more the merrier![/quote']

Absolutely join in March! There is safety and power in numbers. 3/11/13 is the Big Day!

Amanda Rae

My surgery date is Feb 16th. Anyone else?

I am going on feb:) I changed my date to feb 10th to arrive and surgery on the 11th. It worked out better for my calendar.

I welcome anyone to be my sleeve buddy,

Tami, I wanna be your sleeve buddy! I'm a little after you, but still pretty close

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That sounds great! When is your surgery date?

My surgery date is Feb 16th. Anyone else?

Yeah! Super close to mine

I actually just scheduled it yesterday. I'm so excited and nervous. I'm not really nervous about the surgery itself, but I'm nervous about finally being thin. I know it sounds crazy!

I am going on feb:) I changed my date to feb 10th to arrive and surgery on the 11th. It worked out better for my calendar.

I welcome anyone to be my sleeve buddy,

OMG!!! I am going the exact same day with the exact same doctor!!!! =D!!

Are u going through ALM or r4ac ?

OMG!!! I am going the exact same day with the exact same doctor!!!! =D!!

Are u going through ALM or r4ac ?

Yes ! I am working with Alms too!!'

My surgery date is March 20 with Dr. Garcia. My husband has to stay with our kiddos so have a friend who is hoping to come with me.

Yes ! I am working with Alms too!!'

Oh thats cool! i am going with r4ac...

Oh thats cool! i am going with r4ac...

I meant alma at ready for a change typed too fast