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Hey Texas Sleevers' date='

I'm not from TX, but have a surgery date in Dallas on Wed 6/22. I expect I will be discharged either Thursday or Friday. I'm traveling alone and trying to figure out a little glitch. I have to be "checked out" by someone. I'll have a place to stay arranged close by, but they aren't sure the hospital will let me take a taxi - going to check on that next week.

Just wondering if someone in the Dallas area might be willing to "check me out". I'm pretty sure it could be arranged towards the end of the day for anyone working and I'll have money for gas to reimburse you.

If you or anyone you know might be willing to help out a future sleever, please let me know. Thanks.[/quote']

Hi! I don't live near Dallas, so I can't check you out, but I was in a similar situation after surgery at Forest Park Medical Center in Dallas in Dec 2012. I was in Dallas by myself and stayed in a hotel. I took a cab to the hospital, had the surgery, and took a cab back to the hotel 2 days later when I was discharged from the hospital. They told me in advance that I had to have my doctor's permission to do this, but apparently Dr. Kim didn't have a problem with it. I did refuse pain medication for the last day in the hospital so that I would be alert when I was discharged. I stayed in the hotel another couple of days to be sure that all was well and I was able to drive home, which was about 200 miles.

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I am in North Dallas (Addison)! Scheduled for Feb 7th and looking for a sleeve buddy so my friends/family don't get too tired of hearing about it lol.

Hi..

@itstheamarie.. I live in Addison too.. was sleeved on Jan 10, 2013..

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I'm Debbie I Iive in Round Rock Texas and Work in Austin, I am scheduled for my new tummy on March 18th, in San Antonio with Dr Patel. I would love to meet some local people to share in this journey with. I am hoping to find a support group for questions and sharing.

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I am from Tyler Tex.

.(east Tex.) Sleeve March 5th lost 13 lbs Been a hard go but getting better every day!

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I am in Arlington Tx and I was sleeved on Feb 20 and down 28 pounds. My procedure was done by Dr. Frenzel at Forest Park Medical Center. There were no hassles at all from beginning to end and I wish everyone could have the same experience I had. I am so grateful and excited to get this journey going. Next step: clearance to kill it at the gym.

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I am in Arlington Tx and I was sleeved on Feb 20 and down 28 pounds. My procedure was done by Dr. Frenzel at Forest Park Medical Center. There were no hassles at all from beginning to end and I wish everyone could have the same experience I had. I am so grateful and excited to get this journey going. Next step: clearance to kill it at the gym.

Congrats on your loss!!! You're doing great!!

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I'm from right down the road in good ole Navasota. I was sleeved in Bryan with Dr Mason on 11/15/12. Down 54 lbs! Nice to have 'met' you. Do you attend support group?

I live in Bellville, Tx and was sleeved my Dr. Mason on March 7th.

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I am from Katy Texas' date=' 9 months post op.[/quote']

I'm in Katy as well. Scheduled to be sleeved April 4th.

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I live in Bellville' date=' Tx and was sleeved my Dr. Mason on March 7th.[/quote']

I'm down the order for you in Katy. My businesses are in Brookshire.

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I'm in San Antonio. I was sleeved on 2/19/13. My surgeon was Dr. Gonzalez. I'm down 26 lbs including the 10 lbs I lost on the pre-op diet. I'm in a stall right now but I upped my Water so hoping I can break it.

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I'm from San Antonio. Down 41lbs. 3mths po. I'm so glad!

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Woot woot San Antonio in the house!! ????

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I'm in Conroe but my doctor is in Houston. Sleeve date is March 28th

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I live in Bellville' date=' Tx and was sleeved my Dr. Mason on March 7th.[/quote']

Well hello neighbor! How are you feeling? Congrats on your surgery. Welcome to the "losers" club.

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