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Anyone in South Fl have Dr. Matei?

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Yessican    42

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Hey, I know this is an old post, but I will be having surgery with Dr.Matei...how was the experience???? im kinda scared

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Yessican    42

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On ‎2‎/‎26‎/‎2017 at 6:54 PM, MelissaRose24 said:

No I haven't had it yet...but how was the experience? Did you like him? Did u have a good experience?


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newmeinfla    92

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I had Dr.Matei had my surgery back in July 25. Everything went perfect stayed in the hospital 1 night. Went home had pain the first 2 night I only took my pain med before going to bed. Was back at work 1 week after no problems since. Good luck

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newmeinfla    92

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No I haven't had it yet...but how was the experience? Did you like him? Did u have a good experience?


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I had my surgery back in July and everything went perfect, 1 night stay at hospital, only took pain meds for 2 day after i got home just to sleep and back to work 1 week after. I have no issue, no dumping etc.. the only thing is that everything at the beginning taste different. I purchase a ton of sugar free puddings, Jello, popsicles amd even the Vitamins and could and still can not stand them to sweet for me. Good luck message me if you have any questions

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On 10/4/2018 at 6:45 PM, newmeinfla said:

I had my surgery back in July and everything went perfect, 1 night stay at hospital, only took pain meds for 2 day after i got home just to sleep and back to work 1 week after. I have no issue, no dumping etc.. the only thing is that everything at the beginning taste different. I purchase a ton of sugar free puddings, Jello, popsicles amd even the Vitamins and could and still can not stand them to sweet for me. Good luck message me if you have any questions

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That’s great to hear from some who can relate to the same dr. I’ve heard good things about dr. Matei. I will be sending my papers in for approval next week let’s see how all goes. How much have you lost so far?

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In total so far 37 pounds I am a slow loser but I am ok with that. I eat small meals about 4oz and that's it. but I have had chocolate and no dumping. The only restriction is I get full quickly, so at this time I only eat Protein. Good luck, keep me updated and if you have any question I am here.

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2 hours ago, newmeinfla said:

In total so far 37 pounds I am a slow loser but I am ok with that. I eat small meals about 4oz and that's it. but I have had chocolate and no dumping. The only restriction is I get full quickly, so at this time I only eat Protein. Good luck, keep me updated and if you have any question I am here.

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Thats not bad though..any progress is good progress.

Thank you! I definitely will.

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Thats not bad though..any progress is good progress.
Thank you! I definitely will.
I could lose more, need to start doing exercise. But I am at the stall everyone talks about. The good think no more high blood pressure meds, and feeling great. You are in good hands, the hard part is getting ready for surgery, and nerves. But after that it has been great. Good luck.

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Thats not bad though..any progress is good progress.
Thank you! I definitely will.
I could lose more, need to start doing exercise. But I am at the stall everyone talks about. The good think no more high blood pressure meds, and feeling great. You are in good hands, the hard part is getting ready for surgery, and nerves. But after that it has been great. Good luck.

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