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@munco0911 I am 5'1 HW 209lbs CW 191lbs , I am also having a hernia repair during surgery as well. I tried serval times before to loose the weight but it seems like each time it double so I am looking forward to having the surgery. When are you scheduled?

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I'm 30, 5ft. 4in., SW 307, CW 267. I had diabetes type 2, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, aches, pcos. I say had because my diabetes is now "controlled", hbp is down and aches are mostly gone. I am ready to do this! I can't wait to read everyone's success stories! Good luck guys ????

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I start pre op diet oct 27, surgery Nov 10, i am so ready to start this joirney, I have support of my husband and twin sister, but nobodybelse in family or friends know, have not tackled that battle yet

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Dallas,TX for me.

Who is your Dr?
I'm seeing Dr. Ahuja in Herrin, Il

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I got my date.

Nov 11th :)

2 week liquid diet starts Oct 28th

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I have surgery on Nov 4th at 1:00pm :)

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I'm 5 "5" hw was 263 cw 242 surgery is on the 2nd of nov. I have sleep apnea, back and knee pain. Hbp and Migraines. So excited to be getting this surgery. Friday is my pre op and I start liquids on the 19th.

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I am 62 yrs, height 5 feet 6, weight 230, BMI just over 35. Have been in low carb diet for ten days, start pre op diet 10/19, surgery 11/2 with Ariel Ortiz in Tijuana. Went for a visit and consult several weeks ago and was satisfied by what I saw and heard. Dr. Ortiz spent 30 minutes with us and also met with nutritionist and internal med physician. Nervous anyway!

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Dallas,TX for me.

Who is your Dr?
Seeing Dr Barnes out of Plano.

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NMGAZ,

I am excited for u, I wish I was brave enough and had a friend to go to mexico since I am a self pay and it is costing me a small fortune, I am 54 , 200 lbs and only 4ft 11. My date is Nov 10 also with a hiatal hernia repair which I see ablot of people have. I wonder if weight is the culprit for hernia? Any way best of luck and was happy to read I am not the only person over 50 who wants this.

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Munc0911 - while visiting the clinc I met two women who had travelled there alone for surgery the next day. I guess this is not unusual, and the driver brings patients from the San Diego Airport and transports between clinic and Marriott. Hotel offers appropriate foods for surgical patients and is accustomed to their stays.

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I was informed yesterday that my insurance was approved for 11/19. I was a little bit scared after I got the call from my doctors office to schedule surgery and my final pre-op and all post-op appointments along with pre-surgery labs and X-rays but I am keeping my eye on the prize and looking forward to living a healthier life.

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I still can't settle on if I'm excited or terrified! :) Eye on the prize for sure. Good luck and congrats getting your date!

I was informed yesterday that my insurance was approved for 11/19. I was a little bit scared after I got the call from my doctors office to schedule surgery and my final pre-op and all post-op appointments along with pre-surgery labs and X-rays but I am keeping my eye on the prize and looking forward to living a healthier life.

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