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Hello, I will be sleeved by Dr. Fernando Garcia in Tijuana, Mexico on April 11. I'm starting to get nervous (and excited).

I was wondering how those who were sleeved by Dr. Garcia in March or in earlier months are doing. I would love to hear some updates. It would help alieve some of my aprehension.

I am grateful for this site. It is so informative and supportive.

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I was sleeved by Dr Garcia on 02/22/12 I doing food... I got dehydrated once but I'm good now never in any pain healed nicely.. My only problem was I want to eat but I can't still have food cravings.... But my sleeve keep me in check. My experience was great I post my experience on here also you can see my video on you tube andkel30 along with another lady that went to him on you tube msmook1979 you can find it under my sub list she eased my mind because I was very nervous I seen her exper and knew I would be alright it's very detailed

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Hi Andkel30for the update. I watch your and msmook1979 youtube videos. They were both very informative. Thank you for sharing your experience. I wish you continued success with your weight loss.

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Ursiboo72 I won't be sleeved until May 7th but I am sure you will be in good handds. We have chosen the same surgeon for a reason lol. I cannot wait until my day comes and I am sure you feel the same way.

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Thank you 2bsmallagain! I'm so excited for both of us. The time flew by so quick. Before you know it, you will be on your way to Mexico. :rolleyes:

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Hi Andkel30for the update. I watch your and msmook1979 youtube videos. They were both very informative. Thank you for sharing your experience. I wish you continued success with your weight loss.

Thank you so much.... Before I went I watched Msmook and it eased my mind......helped me to know what to expect......

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Where do your guest sleep when your at the hispital

They sleep in the same room you do. There is a double bed in there for your guest.

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Hello, I will be sleeved by Dr. Fernando Garcia in Tijuana, Mexico on April 11. I'm starting to get nervous (and excited).

I was wondering how those who were sleeved by Dr. Garcia in March or in earlier months are doing. I would love to hear some updates. It would help alieve some of my aprehension.

I am grateful for this site. It is so informative and supportive.

It is so close now!! I am so excited for you!

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I know you have to be excited!!! Please keep us updated!!!

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Thanks Ladies!!! I'm so excited. I lost 6 lbs on the pre-op diet :D I feel like screaming with joy from the rooftops. LOL

Today is my last day at work and I can barely focus. So ready to hop on the plane.

Soon it will be your time too!!

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I'll be in your shoes May 11th with Dr. Garcia too!! Good luck!! Keep us posted!!!

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I'm in San Diego. Will head to Tijuana in a couple of hours. I will provide a report later in the week.

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I'm in San Diego. Will head to Tijuana in a couple of hours. I will provide a report later in the week.

Your in good hands congrats!!!!! Happy healing......

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I was sleaved by Dr Garcia on Feb 24. Before the preop diet 285 lbs. day of surgery 272. Now 237. I have not thrown up once. I was up walking a half hour after surgery and walked a lot. They kept me comfortable and I never had any pain. Thanks be to God!

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