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Dr. Garcia/ Any Feb 2013 Sleevers Want To Buddy Up?

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Sade326    43

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Woot woot woot woot.... I got my date and flights booked. Arrival 2/4/13, surgery 2/5/13 and I don't have to go alone anymore. My god friend and her mom is going with me. I am super excited and nervous all at the same time.... Just wanna scream for fear and joy. My emotions are all over the place right now. But it'll be worth it in the end.... I still would like to be support buddies with you guys. Keep in touch etc.

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Sade326    43

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Hey everyone, about 30 mins ago I paid my deposit for my surgery. Flights booked just waiting for passport and tomorrow I sit down with my human resource manager to file all my paperwork for FMLA and short term disability.

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nurseghana    167

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Hey everyone' date=' about 30 mins ago I paid my deposit for my surgery. Flights booked just waiting for passport and tomorrow I sit down with my human resource manager to file all my paperwork for FMLA and short term disability.[/quote']

Let me know your process for your human resource for your FMLA papers I have submitted my papers about a week ago I will be going to ever February 28

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SweetTee    448

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Hey everyone' date=' about 30 mins ago I paid my deposit for my surgery. Flights booked just waiting for passport and tomorrow I sit down with my human resource manager to file all my paperwork for FMLA and short term disability.[/quote']

That's great! I know you're excited!

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Sade326    43

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Let me know your process for your human resource for your FMLA papers I have submitted my papers about a week ago I will be going to ever February 28

Okay I will, I can say that I had to have alma construct me a letter from Dr. Garcia to give to my HR. I have been off so I won't know what's up until tommorow. But I will. Inbox me so that I won't forget.

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Sade326    43

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That's great! I know you're excited!

Yes I am very excited. Have you decided on a date yet b

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SweetTee    448

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Feb 21. I had a sleeve buddy but she had to move her date up. :(

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tessies    224

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Hey Everyone' date=' 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.[/quote']

Hi. I too am a feb sleever. I originally was going to go to Dr Ponce de leon but I decided to go with Dr. Garcia Feb 16. I paid my deposit and I will start looking for flights. I may be going alone not sure yet. Waiting to see if my sister can come.

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tessies    224

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Tessie! I am having surgery with Dr. Garcia on the 16th as well! I hope to see you there! Gorgeous picture btw!

Thank you for the compliment. That was the day I got married when you marry your best friend it can put a big smile on your face that's for sure. 16 th is D day. I hope to see you there too. I am very nervous.

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LezzieLez    180

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Feb 21. I had a sleeve buddy but she had to move her date up. :(

I'm sowwwwy :(

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Sade326    43

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Hi. I too am a feb sleever. I originally was going to go to Dr ponce de leon but I decided to go with Dr. Garcia Feb 16. I paid my deposit and I will start looking for flights. I may be going alone not sure yet. Waiting to see if my sister can come.

Yea I was all prepared to go alone. But the moment I narrowed in on a date I started having a panic attack. And lucky me my friend wanted to go with me.

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lwilliams65    102

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My date is Feb 28th. Who wants to be my buddy? :)

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nurseghana    167

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My date is Feb 28th. Who wants to be my buddy? :)

My date is February 28 too

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