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That's right. My brain is only half functional at this point. I will be the Ocober official Mascott/Cheerleader. When you are bemoaning that liquid/pureed phase and getting all thin and hot, you can look at my weight loss (zero) compared to yours and remember why this is worth it:)

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I think that everything happens for a reason.... maybe this was God's way of saying not now, but I have a feeling that sometime soon we will be rooting for your weight loss too! Hang in there it will happen for you I truly believe that.

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So glad you are ok..ill be going to Garcia soon and I'm worried something will happen but pray that everything turns out great..God works in mysterious ways maybe this was his way of saying hold on a min..best wishes with everything my dear;)

Sent from my ADR6400L using VST

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Hey everyone I'm scheduled for October 5th in Mexico... tried to get it done in the states but insurance wouldn't cover. It really was a blessing in disguise thought.... I've heard nothing but great things about Dr. Alvarez and Susan his coordinator is the bomb! ! She is always there to answer my questions and gets back to me very quickly. Looking forward to my new life!

I just started the process today with Dr Alvarez. Susan said I could go on Oct 30 or Nov 1st. I am waiting to hear back on what I can have on the 3 week pre op diet I'm supposed to have. Can you tell me how late before your surgery you can send your deposit in. I have heard only wonderful things about dr Alvarez. I know he is almost double the price of some of the other mex docs but I don't mind spending a couple of extra grand to get the best guy. Around where I live they wanted 25k plus separate anesthesia and hospital stay costs for self pay. To top that all off I would have to wait on a 6 month diet even though my insrance is a no go. Plus a shrink, blood work and a nutrtionist all out of pocket..... yea right... so I'm going to waste more time. I think not... I am looking forward to finally meeting Dr alvarez . He seems to truly care about people.

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Hello yanik, you have definitely chose the right surgeon! I hear nothing but great things about him as a surgeon and as a person! As for the deposit, I sent mine in a week after talking with Susan.... not sure how long you have... do know that the other papers like admission, anesthesia etc won't be sent out till the deposit is sent in.... hope this helps. Congratulations on getting a date and good luck on your journey

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It was a consent form to allow them to put me under..... explaining the different side effect and complication that can happen.

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October 15th! Scared and excited

October 16th....Scared and Excited too!!!!

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I am hoping for end of sept early august. dr grinberg in ssc california. i have done all testing just need nurse appt and pre op appt..

:rolleyes:

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I am going for mine oct 30th! with Dr. Alvarez. looking forward to it!

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Hi all! Just got my date today. October 31st with Dr. Bautista in Richmond VA. I'm excited, scared, everything. Ready to start my new life and glad I'll be getting sleeved about 7.5 weeks before our Christmas trip to Scotland.

Im so happy you got your date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Hooray

:)

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Thanks! Not too far behind you. :) I'm happy too!

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So everything got sent in for approval now the waiting game. We will see if the 12th of October will truly be the date. Leaving for our family cruise in 10 days so that is the first thing I am looking forward to and then it is on to the sleeve! Just got a new pair of GOOD sneakers today and so I am going to start wakling.

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I'm hoping for an October date as well I am actually finished everything I just waiting on a call from the nurse to see the surgeon and get my surgery date.

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Hello, my surgery date is Oct 18...and I really dont know how to feel...the closer it gets the more scared I am.

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