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jenger
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Lol. Right?!! I can't change my date because I already asked off from work. We should definitely meet up though and have broth and smoothies!!
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Wow! I live in Lakeland, Fl (It's between Orlando and Tampa).
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Woot woot! I am a nurse too:)
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EXACTLY! I will be sure to tell you how things go . Are you a nurse?
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I was told Dr. Ortiz but my paperwork says Lopez so I need to clarify.
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June 18th Surgery in TJ with Dr. Lopez...looking for sleeve buddies:)
jenger replied to lonestarstategal's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
June 11th at the same hospital -
I am June 11th Mexico at Mi Doctor Hospital
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How long did it take for everyone to get their passports?
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I just applied today through the clerk of courts. I choose to expedite it for $60.00 more. They said it should take two to three weeks.
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My date is set in June my MD will give me my pre/post op diet soon I hope. My mom had the gastric bypass and she had to go to a support group prior to the surgery and she said most people were saying "they had a last meal" the day before. I was just wondering everyone's thoughts. I know doctors orders are best but just wondering everyone's thoughts and experiences. Thanks for your thoughts.
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Did anyone eat the day before surgery?
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June sleevers with Dr. Garcia
jenger replied to joannao74's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I'm June 11th with Ortiz at Mi Doctor Hospital -
I was looking in to Dr. Almanza but have switched to Dr. Elias Jesus Ortiz at the Mi Doctor Hospital in Tijuana. I am scheduling tomorrow for June 11th.
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Thanks for the info! I can't wait.
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Itemizing the surgery when filing taxes
jenger replied to joannao74's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I would like to know as well. Also wondering if you can claim Aflac. I have the hospital plan which pays you for your hospital stay but not sure if Mexico is covered or not. -
Good to know. Is there anything you wish you would of brought with you? Also, did you feel like your pain was controlled ( I have heard they give NSAIDs for pain)?
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Good to hear, thanks!
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Hmmm...thanks!
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No I hadn't yet
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Hmmm I'm wondering if I should expedite or not then
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I wish!
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OK so I'm going tomorrow to apply. They said it could take up to 12 weeks so I will have to pay for it to be expedited. You only need the passport card and not the book if you are going into Mexico on land.
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Thank you so much
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Thank you. It will cost me total $4650 including guest and hotel.