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Hi all!

I am scheduled for surgery on Feb. 5. I am having the surgery here in my native DR. Even though we are a 3rd world country, I am having my procedure done with the best of the best, and am totally confident in my doctor. I think this is the kind of procedure that you dont look for deals with. The only thing that kind of scares me is the drainage tube they leave in after surgery. YIKES. I hope to be of support to all of you!

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Hey. Welcome. I considered going to the DR for my surgery. Who's your doctor over there? I was going with Dr. Dominguez in Hospiten, but ultimately ended up getting the procedure in the States.

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Welcome, as long as you did your research and he is the best that go for it....I was sleeved 1/14 feeling great! Had my surgery at,Maimonides in bklyn ....

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Hi all!

I am scheduled for surgery on Feb. 5. I am having the surgery here in my native DR. Even though we are a 3rd world country' date=' I am having my procedure done with the best of the best, and am totally confident in my doctor. I think this is the kind of procedure that you dont look for deals with. The only thing that kind of scares me is the drainage tube they leave in after surgery. YIKES. I hope to be of support to all of you![/quote']

Welcome, good luck and CONGRATS

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Hey. Welcome. I considered going to the DR for my surgery. Who's your doctor over there? I was going with Dr. Dominguez in Hospiten' date=' but ultimately ended up getting the procedure in the States.[/quote']

Hi Zazous,

Im having the procedure done with Dr. Abel Gonzalez.

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Oh, he really is the best! You are in excellent hands. I have family in the DR (which is why I was thinking of having surgery there) and they know quite a few people who had the sleeve done by him. All good experiences.

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I am very confident in him. I also have a few friends that have gotten sleeved by him and all have positive feedback. How has your expirience with your sleeve been?

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No problems for me as far as the procedure or recovery. No nausea, vomiting, pain. My biggest issue has been dealing with head hunger and staying away from junk food since I am able to tolerate anything I eat. It's a process.

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HI

Im from DR Too. De pura cepa!!!

I went to Mexico because was way more cheaper than go to the republic from Puerto Rico.

Best detition Ever!!

Im now almost 5 months out and went from 280 t0 223 lbs. I can eat anything with the moderation that my mind couldn't accomplish all this years of yo-yo dieting. Anything what you wanna know please dont hesitate in contact me.

Cuidate. Virginia

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