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jc2008    55

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Yes I am getting sleeved but y'all will be ahead of me. My date isn't until September. Seems like so far away still. I am so ready to get this done and over with and begin my new HAPPY_HEALTHY_TERRIFIC life!!! Glad to see there are others in the area....we should keep in touch and support each other through this.....

Congrats on getting your date. I know you were waiting on insurance approval.

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Glad to have ya in the thread ms. corky. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> when is your surgery?

I was actually sleeved on June 17th. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks for me. So far, for me at least, this has been such an EASY recovery!

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babshire    11

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Glad your hubby is going with ya. My husband is also going but...he's being sleeved as well :).

Wow! Hope they gave you a 2 for 1 deal ☺... Where are you going for your surgery? I'm going to Juarez- Star Medica.

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jc2008    55

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Wow! Hope they gave you a 2 for 1 deal ☺... Where are you going for your surgery? I'm going to Juarez- Star Medica.

Haha. Actually yes we are getting a little discount lol. If we had done it separately we still would have travelled with each other so more time off work and all that jazz. So this way we can "take a little couples trip" and just get it done. And the added benefit that we're on the same "diet" will make it easier I think. We're at NOVA hospital. Not many bariatric surgeons there because their OR fee is higher than the others (Mi hospital, Florence) my surgeon just started using them so not to many reviews. Star medical is the hospital the embassy uses if I remember right.?. do they do a lot of bariatrics there? We're recovering for a few days at lucerna, where will u be?

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Haha. Actually yes we are getting a little discount lol. If we had done it separately we still would have travelled with each other so more time off work and all that jazz. So this way we can "take a little couples trip" and just get it done. And the added benefit that we're on the same "diet" will make it easier I think. We're at NOVA hospital. Not many bariatric surgeons there because their OR fee is higher than the others (MI hospital' date=' Florence) my surgeon just started using them so not to many reviews. Star medical is the hospital the embassy uses if I remember right.?. do they do a lot of bariatrics there? We're recovering for a few days at lucerna, where will u be?[/quote']

Yep, Star Medica is an embassy hospital & yes, Dr. Rodriguez's team does many bariatric surgeries in Juarez & in Tijuana. We will be staying in the hospital for 3 nights. I've read that the rooms are like suites. We'll see:) I'm both nervous and excited!!!

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jc2008    55

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Yep' date=' Star Medica is an embassy hospital & yes, Dr. Rodriguez's team does many bariatric surgeries in Juarez & in Tijuana. We will be staying in the hospital for 3 nights. I've read that the rooms are like suites. We'll see:) I'm both nervous and excited!!![/quote']

I know! I feel the same way. Really just ready to have it over and done so we can move on to the next phase. I'm sure when I board that plane is when the real butterflies will hit. ???? but.. I'm ready to rock my sleeve ????

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babshire    11

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Okay Mississippi ladies... I must say I'm starting to get a little nervous... I fly out Sunday 7/7 (my Bday) & have the sleeve surgery on Monday. It's about to happen!!! I know it will vastly improve my life, but it's scary!

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jc2008    55

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Okay Mississippi ladies... I must say I'm starting to get a little nervous... I fly out Sunday 7/7 (my Bday) & have the sleeve surgery on Monday. It's about to happen!!! I know it will vastly improve my life' date=' but it's scary![/quote']

It is scary, and maybe a little more scary for us nurses since we have more knowledge of the ins and outs of what's gonna happen. But...I can't think of a better birthday present for you to give to yourself. :). Seriously just think of yourself at this time next year, exciting. Maybe we'll meet for coffee when were sexy ms sleeved nurses ;). Your gonna do great!

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It is scary' date=' and maybe a little more scary for us nurses since we have more knowledge of the ins and outs of what's gonna happen. But...I can't think of a better birthday present for you to give to yourself. :). Seriously just think of yourself at this time next year, exciting. Maybe we'll meet for coffee when were sexy ms sleeved nurses ;). Your gonna do great![/quote']

Jc,

I'm on my way home from work now... I'm off officially until one week post-op. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your words of support:) You're so right about everything you said above! This time next year:))))))) Let's keep each other posted! You can Facebook friend request me (Brenda Abshire). Although I'm not publishing what I'm doing on my wall... We can instant message each other for support. My surgery is Monday & it's coming fast!!!

Thx,

Your MS sleeve buddy

Brenda

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jc2008    55

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Jc' date='

I'm on my way home from work now... I'm off officially until one week post-op. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your words of support:) You're so right about everything you said above! This time next year:))))))) Let's keep each other posted! You can Facebook friend request me (Brenda Abshire). Although I'm not publishing what I'm doing on my wall... We can instant message each other for support. My surgery is Monday & it's coming fast!!!

Thx,

Your MS sleeve buddy

Brenda[/quote']

Found ya on FB.

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babshire    11

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Found ya on FB.

Yay:)

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babshire    11

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Monday 7/8 is the BIG day. I'm up early tomorrow.... Have an early flight out of New Orleans to El Paso then on to Juarez. Ready to change my life:)

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Monday 7/8 is the BIG day. I'm up early tomorrow.... Have an early flight out of New Orleans to El Paso then on to Juarez. Ready to change my life:)

Good luck!!! I know you're gonna do awesome!!! Keep us updated...I will be watching out for your posts. You will be in good hands...you are in my prayers.

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Good luck!!! I know you're gonna do awesome!!! Keep us updated...I will be watching out for your posts. You will be in good hands...you are in my prayers.

Thanks:) The nerves are kicking in... On my way to New Orleans airport in the rain. I'll let y'all know how it goes????

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Waiting for the nurse to start my IV this morning. Things are about to start happening????

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