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Jenny,

Despite being in a commumist country the healthcare ranks 9, when the US rank is 15. I'm actually stoked that i'm going to cuba. I have to go to my 1st appt, first before anything. Thats on the 2nd.

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Buffalogyrl,

Thanks for the compliment. I hope to be the best I can possibly be.

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Welcome i just got approved last week hope to have my concent appt soon.. this site has helped me get ready for my surgery everybodys really helpful. Good luck to u congrats in medical school

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Thanks candy....but I am not going till I hit my target weight....my health is important too.

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I'm still premed...hehe

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First hi an welcome ;) this site is awesome an you wanting to b a healthier you is awesome! However your experience to make you want to be a doctor is well ... Moving

My husband of 18yrs is from Brooklyn an then Queens in the 70s an 80s when things were bad an still seems to be. He at a tender age saw people die like you did. He also had people break into their apt an steal all their food. He till this very day is RELIGIOUS about redeeming cans all because he remembers how at 11/12 yo he had to find cans to be able to get enough money to be able to eat that night.

Now i thankfully have never had it so hard in the subs of Mass. But i will say it is things like that, that made him an awesome husband great father. An provider. He worked his way through college while supporting his family to be an accountant. An he is also a loving sheppard in our congregation.

Moses may God be always by ur side an guide you through your wonderful endeavors.

Isa 41:13

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Welcome Moses !! I think you are going to be a very successful bandster, as well as an excellent doctor. It seems that you have your mind set, and that you achieve your goals. I congratulate you ahead of time on all your success.

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Tym4me, thanks for the kind words.

I now live in Brooklyn, which has gotten nicer, believe it or not. I'm from spanish harlem, which was equally bad as 1980s brooklyn and queens at time. I still collect cans, coupons, and sleep far away from the window( which I am pretty sure your husband did for sometime)

I am doing very well with the exception of the weight (which will be off soon). But I managed to stay far from the pj's and out of trouble...

Again thanks for the love.

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Thanks lluna for your kind words. I love saving lives, helping people, and serving the community, so I know I'm going to make it.

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Hey Everybody.

My Name Is Moses. I am 24' date=' and I reside in NYC. I am 5'8" and 426lbs (30.4 Stone to my European buddies). I am a pre-med student. I am in the consultation process, however under the advice of my PCP (Dr. Linus Yoe), recommended track due to my high weight. I tried pretty much all the dieting stuff out there (Atkins, Weight Watchers, Vegan, No Carb, VLCD, etc) and lots of Weight Loss Pills( Hydroxycut, HCG Drops/Injections, TrimSpa, etc.). It doesn't work. Its obvious that my weight is dangerously high.

I am currently speaking to Dr. Javier Andrade, of the New York Bariatric Group, and he seems to me, like an awesome individual, and talented doctor.

I can't wait till I get this done..............................[/quote']

Hi Moses. I'm having surgery with Garber in the NYC office so it's outpatient. I'm happy to be able to go home after surgery. How's Andrade? That office is always SO busy. Good luck. My date is 5/30.

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Javier, is AWESOME....Very Informative, and compassionate

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Good Luck Moses.....

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Hi Moses! I wish you all the best with everything.

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Hey y'all..

I wasn't expecting any more responses since I have posted this weeks ago, and I would assumed that this post would have been pushed back several pages....hehehe....Nonetheless, I wish you all, with deep sincerity the absolute best of luck with this life changing procedure. Thanks for the happy wishes.

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