Thought we could do a roll call for upcoming 2013 surgeries at MiDoctor Hospital in TJ. I figured it could help us link up while we are in TJ. I am with Dr. Garcia on 1/22 and will arrive at the Marriott on 1/21. I'm going through Ready 4 a Change. Also if any past patients want to chime in, I'm sure we'd all love to hear about your progress!

Lauren

Age: 29

HT: 5'4

CW: 221

GW: 140

Icon23 at one point you didn't even see how you could do it in March...now you so close up on it!!! Be blessed, everything is going to be great!

I just love this thread!!!

Dr GARCIA/R4AC/MI DOCTOR TI

Feb 25 2013

29

303 lbs

I changed my appt to 1/16/13 with Dr Ariel Ortiz. (Obesity Control Center) in TJ. I decided on the sleeve instead of plication. I am over my need to have a food funeral and am on my pre op diet. I could not believe how obsessively I was eating.

I am looking forward to the new year and finally taking care of myself and getting healthy!

I changed my appt to 1/16/13 with Dr Ariel Ortiz. (Obesity Control Center) in TJ. I decided on the sleeve instead of plication. I am over my need to have a food funeral and am on my pre op diet. I could not believe how obsessively I was eating.

I am looking forward to the new year and finally taking care of myself and getting healthy!

I totally get the obsessive eating! It was unpleasant but i was doing it anyway... I started my preop today even tho my surgery is in March. I'm trying to lose 50-60 lbs (safe and healthy) and get my BMI under 50.

Amanda Rae

I can't believe I'm having surgery next month. I'm still nervous about traveling alone and know that I will miss my husband so much. I wish he could go with me. It seems that everyone who has a surgery date near mine (2/22...arriving 2/21) will be leaving when I get there or just coming in as I'm heading out. I hope to find a buddy soon.

I've been out of control eating during the holidays. Glad they're over! Now I just need to focus and get healthy. The big 4-0 is right around the corner and I have a slam'n dress I bought that I want to fit into and look smok'n in.

I just purchased a new carry-on and tote bag for my trip to MX. I can't wait to start packing it! I guess it's the little things in life, huh?

I can't believe I'm having surgery next month. I'm still nervous about traveling alone and know that I will miss my husband so much. I wish he could go with me. It seems that everyone who has a surgery date near mine (2/22...arriving 2/21) will be leaving when I get there or just coming in as I'm heading out. I hope to find a buddy soon.

I've been out of control eating during the holidays. Glad they're over! Now I just need to focus and get healthy. The big 4-0 is right around the corner and I have a slam'n dress I bought that I want to fit into and look smok'n in.

I just purchased a new carry-on and tote bag for my trip to MX. I can't wait to start packing it! I guess it's the little things in life' date=' huh?[/quote']

I know how you feel. It doesn't seem like anybody will be in TJ the same day I am getting surgery. Plus, I will miss my husband so so much. We never go anywhere without each other. Just to work :-(

My Husband and I will be sleeved 2/8/2012 by Dr. lopez

My Husband and I will be sleeved 2/8/2012 by Dr. lopez

That is AWESOME that you are taking this journey together.

I had my surgery with Dr. Alvarez at Mi Doctor Hospital. It was a great experience and every one was wonderful. Have a safe trip and good riddings to the weight!

Surgery Date 11/19/12

Pre-Op Diet Start Weight 299

Pre-op Surgery Weight 289

Post -Op Weight (Week 7) 249

I had my surgery with Dr. Alvarez at Mi Doctor Hospital. It was a great experience and every one was wonderful. Have a safe trip and good riddings to the weight!

Surgery Date 11/19/12

Pre-Op Diet Start Weight 299

Pre-op Surgery Weight 289

Post -Op Weight (Week 7) 249

I don't think dr. Alvarez was at mi doctor, was he??

Thank you for your kind words of support. Today is the big day. We head to the hospital in 3.5 hours.

I rode in from the airport with two gals - one had lost 200 pounds in less than a year with VSG and was here to help her friend. Helps me to keep an eye on the prize.

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Thank you for your kind words of support. Today is the big day. We head to the hospital in 3.5 hours.

I rode in from the airport with two gals - one had lost 200 pounds in less than a year with VSG and was here to help her friend. Helps me to keep an eye on the prize.

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A safe and successful surgery! Please let us know how you fare.

Amanda Rae

So far so good. Very loudly gas pain. Very pleased with MiDoctor team and Dr Garcia.

Finally on ice chips.

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Little not loudly. Yeesh.

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