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alovio    76

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alvio i was concerned about my 60 bmi but you still was able to be sleeved there is hope for me being sleeved with a high bmi

yes my bmi when i started was 58, so i dont think there should be a problem.

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slim lady    6

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My appointment went well. Dr. Zelada performed a thoriugh medical history and explained the good, bad and in between. He's dreamy. I was contacted by the scheduler the next day. My surgery is scheduled for 7/30. Apparently the doctor is reputable and in high demand. Pre-op is scheduled for 7/24.

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wigenie40    12

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@slimlady Was 7/30 the first available date or just what worked for you?

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slim lady    6

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@slimlady Was 7/30 the first available date or just what worked for you?

This was the first available date.

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newgrandmother    725

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i hope mines is soon i meet with him on the 21st i have a couple of friends that have him. ones surgery is july 30th and the other is aug 9th. he is a busy man.

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Nina88    73

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Hey everyone my surgery is next tuesday @ 11:30am with Dr.Zelada ;) woot woot!!

Omg Karen I'm so happy for you. I feel like I know you. Let me know if there's anything you need. Or just want to talk. I have butterflies in my stomach for you. ;-)

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Nina88    73

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aaaww thanks nina ;) I cant wait for your surgery either <3 best of luck

Well I finally have a appointment for my first consultation with dr. Casillas on July 13.

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wigenie40    12

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I'm sitting in the waiting room RIGHT NOW waiting for my consult with Dr. Zelada!!! Please cross your fingers for me...I'm nervous about approval and my time frame.

As a teacher, my last school day was today (prophetic? Ironic? :) and we resume school on Aug. 14th - I HAVE to get surgery in this window or not at all.

Prayers and good vibes please!!

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newgrandmother    725

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wig. how did it go girl

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Nina88    73

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I'm sitting in the waiting room RIGHT NOW waiting for my consult with Dr. Zelada!!! Please cross your fingers for me...I'm nervous about approval and my time frame.

As a teacher' date=' my last school day was today (prophetic? Ironic? :) and we resume school on Aug. 14th - I HAVE to get surgery in this window or not at all.

Prayers and good vibes please!![/quote']

How was your appointment?

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Gettinhealthy    15

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I'm sitting in the waiting room RIGHT NOW waiting for my consult with Dr. Zelada!!! Please cross your fingers for me...I'm nervous about approval and my time frame.

As a teacher' date=' my last school day was today (prophetic? Ironic? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> and we resume school on Aug. 14th - I HAVE to get surgery in this window or not at all.

Prayers and good vibes please!![/quote']

Wig-we are impatiently waiting girl! Lol

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slim lady    6

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Omg Karen I'm so happy for you. I feel like I know you. Let me know if there's anything you need. Or just want to talk. I have butterflies in my stomach for you. ;-)

Thats awsome!!

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