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I just put down my deposit for July 4th! I will be going alone, is there anyone else that will be there at the same time?

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Hi! I'm scheduled for July 6th with Dr. Illan. I am wanting to go alone but my husband and mother are freaking out about that so I assume one of them will end up going with me. I'm nervous for the countdown but super excite for the life change!


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I'm scheduled for July 6th and will be going alone. Deposit paid and flights booked! I really struggled with the decision... but with the endless research I did... both common sense and my gut told me Dr. Illan is the one for me. 😊

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I'm scheduled for July 6th and will be going alone. Deposit paid and flights booked! I really struggled with the decision... but with the endless research I did... both common sense and my gut told me Dr. Illan is the one for me. [emoji4]

I'm in the same boat Carmella!! Lots of research put in; I feel like I could give public speeches on the procedure. I look forward to seeing you there!


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15 minutes ago, dolechild23 said:


I'm in the same boat Carmella!! Lots of research put in; I feel like I could give public speeches on the procedure. I look forward to seeing you there!

Haha! Tell me about it.... I've been obsessed! I' m glad at least one other person is confirmed for that day... we shall walk the halls together post op. 👯😁

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So glad that you guys replied! I too put in a lot of research. I am nervous and as the date is quickly approaching, I am getting more and more excited/anxious. I just came to the point where I knew that I had to do something and the more research that I did....the more I knew that this is what I had to do and just had a "feeling". I am hoping that you guys know what I mean. I feel like I sounded crazy when I tried to explain this to my family.

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Samantha, I had the same feeling. I'm still dealing with my family's "feelings" about this. I have good support from others that have already had one done; some in the U.S. and some in Mexico.


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I can't believe how quickly time is starting to tick away. I start my liquid diet the 27th and my birthday is the 28th *womp womp* BUT wine is liquid, so I think I will have a glass of that rather than some cake :)

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My surgery is July 5th with Dr Ariel Ortiz. I'm flying down alone on July 4th. I've been on Pre-op liquid for a week already. Protein Drinks and green salads. I just want the 5th to be here!!!

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26 minutes ago, kanadiankikki said:

Hi samantha! Im July 4 too! Just joined so trying to figure this app out..lets do this girl!

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:) What time are you supposed to land in San Diego?

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1 minute ago, kanadiankikki said:

I arrive july 3rd late and will stay in a local hotel with my best friend...we will be picked up on the 11am p/u from airport but from the hotel less than a km away...we should be in the van together 🖒

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Great news! I don't know why I'm worried about transportation from the airport to the hospital, but glad that I will have company :) I didn't want to make an awkward ride in the van alone lol

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