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Both my sons work at Texas Roadhouse. They are so yummy! Their salmon is good too!!

I'm going to Dr. Kelly and he does both.

No thanks...those things are so ugly! I'll stick to my stinky pug!

As what I said, FindingMyself!!!

Love the nail protectors!!! I wish I could have a cat. They are my animal of choice, hubs and kids are allergic . I love my pug sooo much, though!

WOW! Our thread is 20 pages! It's really getting real guys!

Getting back on course, I hope you hear from him, and get all your questions answered accordingly. Ultimately, he either will or won't be the doctor for YOU. Personally, I think the things said previously on here would make me question my decision if it wasn't for the fact that I already HAVE decided (and feel comfortable with my decision). Ultimately, this IS MAJOR SURGERY AND NOT A VACATION, so my expectations are not on sightseeing and shopping. My expectations are on excellent medical care, healing, and ME. So for those reasons, I am very comfortable! Again, Benin, good luck...and sorry for the cat fights! Lol

I haven't had surgery yet, and am going alone. I think I would be slightly put out as well if I was being ignored while they (Omar or Cecy) are taking care of other patients family members. People need to bear in mind not all of us have a support system. If I am feeling like I, the paying patient, am being overlooked because of other people's support system, I hope I have the balls to tell him or Dr. Kelly that. If they are wanting to be a tour guide for additional family members going, then they need to hire more help to do so.

I have that too!!!

In the 100's? You've got HYPOthyroid big time! I have no advice for you, I'm sorry. I haven't been sleeved yet. I don't have a thyroid, so I struggle with my numbers never being right. I do ask for frequent blood test checks, though because I can tell when it's slightly off. My facial skin feels lke I need to buff it with a pumice stone! Lol. Good luck!!

Congrats! Can't wait to be post op either

I had a reduction from a DDD to a small C (my choice) 15 years ago. Upon weight gain, they are back to a DDD, just looking straight instead of at my toes, now. VSG wls scheduled for 8/23. I have a feeling my post reduction small C is gonna be even smaller when all Is said and done. Curious to see what the boob future holds, as well!

Great job! I can't wait to be on the post op side as well! I live reading others experience!

Carolyn51, I'm going alone. Flying in on the 22nd. Flying out on the 27th.

Thanks. I just downloaded it.

I will be at florence Health System and then the Hotel Lucerna after. What hotel will you be at? It would be great to run into a VST user!

I'm going August 23rd, Dr. Kelly.

I have sprint. Couldn't get an international plan. They suggested I turn off roaming for talk, text and data so I don't get those charges. By doing that, I will be able to still use my iPhone Internet where wifi is available, such as at the hotel. I will stay in touch with my family via emails and Facebook with free wifi.

I have my butt wipes! Lol. Already in my carry-on!! Forgot to put it!!

Here is my travel list. A little longer maybe for me, since I'm a girl and I'm going out of the country. Things to pack for Mexico: Nook Nook charger iPhone iPhone charger Lotion Toothbrush Toothpaste hair brush Deodorant Hat so I don't have to fix my hair Shoes Prescriptions Protein packets A) 5 Isopure 5 chicken stock Shaker bottle Bandaids Multi Vitamins Iron Vitamin B-12 vitamin Passport ID Cash American Airline CC with pin # Certified check for surgery Gas x Clothes Pen & paper/small notebook Folder with & for surgery info Ok...so I deleted a few of the female personal items! Lol

Congrats! Come be a part of our forum/thread called August Sleevers! Where yas at!

I understand. He responds back to me very quickly. I normally text him saying I have more questions, to call me when he gets a chance. You have to do what's best for you though. Since I haven't BEEN there yet, I only have verbal preop experience. Best of luck making your decision. I know when I started the process, the first doctor that came up on the google was one that was cheaper, I don't want to name throw, so I won't say who, but I wasn't comfortable with things I read during my research. But then again, I don't like to request info, get the info, and then the coordinator calls me everyday for over a week. It's like they are trying to make a sale (literally). So, I really like the lack of a sales person for Dr. Kelly, but maybe he does need another worker?

Oh no! I hope your doctor figures out what is wrong. Maybe a stricture or a twist? Feel better soon.