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Headed for Tijuana August 23rd with Dr. Garcia. Anyone else scheduled?



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The closer I get to my surgery date the more nervous I become. I'm hope I can stick to the Pre-Op diet!

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I am nervous about the pre op diet as well. My birthday is on June 12th (surgery on June 11th) so I wanted to have a last meal/ B-day meal but not sure how that is gonna work. How long is your preop diet? Mine is two weeks.

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My diet is 2 weeks as well. Doesn't sound like a long time but I'm sure it's gonna be a challenge

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hello, in the beginning steps of forms and scheduling. Are you using a service and if so which one and why?

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Hi ya'll, new here. Starting pre-op diet today. What made you choose Dr Garcia? I have been researching Almanza and Aceves? I'm in the beginning of this, don't even have a passport, but I'm rushing it. I'll have to look into Dr Garcia.

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I am using "A Lighter Me".

 

Are you going on August 23rd?

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Hi ya'll' date=' new here. Starting pre-op diet today. What made you choose Dr Garcia? I have been researching Almanza and Aceves? I'm in the beginning of this, don't even have a passport, but I'm rushing it. I'll have to look into Dr Garcia.[/quote']

 

I have 2 friends that went to Dr. Garcia a couple of months ago and they both said what a wonderful person he is and what a fantastic job he did. I've also been all over these forums and have read nothing but positive things about Dr Garcia. As for the passport Alma told me that a birth certificate and ID would be valid

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I have 2 friends that went to Dr. Garcia a couple of months ago and they both said what a wonderful person he is and what a fantastic job he did. I've also been all over these forums and have read nothing but positive things about Dr Garcia. As for the passport Alma told me that a birth certificate and ID would be valid

 

Are you going alone? What Doctor are you using?

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Hi,

 

I'm going to Dr. Lopez in Tijuana June 22 and it is getting here faster than I thought it would. I'm nervous/ excited.

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Hi,

 

I'm going to Dr. Lopez in Tijuana June 22 and it is getting here faster than I thought it would. I'm nervous/ excited.

 

I'm in the beginning phase of looking for a surgeon. Another nurse I worked with went to Dr. Alvarez and she told me she went alone and was treated very well. Dr. Alvarez charges 8700.00, however, after searching around the board I'm leaning towards going to Dr. Garcia, I've read good things about him. I feel so nervous about thinking about doing WLS and it's crazy, some days I'm like I can lose this weight on my own; honestly I've tried so many diets they work for a little while and then I'm off of it and the pounds I lost comes back with a vegence. I don't have anyone to go with me; so I'm extremely worried about that. Although, I'm hoping before the time is here I have someone to go with me.

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I am scheduled for Aug. 27. Still looking at options, though.

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I am so please with Dr. Garcia and his Team! I am 13 post op.

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Im going to Dr Garcia Aug 7th :)

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