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I have everything in order, I hope, for surgery in Tijuana Mexico. The flights, rooms, arrangements at work, and home... Damn this has been expensive, but it's still not as expensive as having surgery in the states, (even the grand totaL). Even the grand total is less than only having surgery in the states, probably you could include my fills/followup care for a few years and it would still be less than just having the surgery done in the states. That's what I keep reminding myself of anyways...

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Who is doing your surgery?

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In Canada it would have been 16,000. for the surgery, Dr.Ortiz did it for under $5000. then also my health care gives back about 1400 of it, and I have lost 50pds so far, so for me, well worth it!!! I am so happy!!! Good luck and enjoy the journey!

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Dr Almanza-reyes in Tijuana mexico is doing my surgery. DR. swain is doing my follow up/fills here in Ky.

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I can't wait to hear how it went, slojo. Keep us informed! :)

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thanks i will...

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I see dr almanza Aug 28th Let us know how it goes for you please... Hope all goes well. I'm sure you'll be fine.

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