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I was sleeved by Dr. verboonen on Jun 15th. at the Victoria Center. I had no problems, not much pain and am doing well. If you have any other questions, you can Message me....

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Who was your coordinator for Dr. verboonen? I am having surgery with him on the 17th but at the Obesity Goodbye Clinic.

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Congrats!! I went through Sheri Burke also and on the 17th. Are u having it on the clinic? We will be there together.

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I live in San Diego so I live 10 minutes away from the border. I am Mexican and travel to Tijuana a lot so know my way around Tijuana.

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That is awesome, I live in Kentucky, I love Mexican food and can barely spell Tijuiana. I'm glad that there will be someone else there that I have spoken with, I'm nervous, how about you.

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Yes I am super nervous as well but I think the excitement is much bigger.

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Good deal, can't wait to see you there. I start my pre op diet Monday, I think that will be the hardest part

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Yea I start mine in Monday too, not looking forward to the headaches I'll probably get but I am excited because the day is getting closer.

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Hi Ladies,

I am also considering Dr verboonen. I would love to know how your surgeries go. Good luck!!

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Newbie, I will let you know how everything goes. You can also follow me on www.youtube.com/sleevedviv

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Will do! :)

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I had my VGS with Dr verboonen 8/1/12. A roller coaster of emotions. There was minimul lingering discomfort for a few days but I did not take the prescribed pain meds. Frankly what stands out as the most discomforting was the sore throat from whatever tube they put down. A week later the soreness is gone but my normal deep voice has changed considerably. After being awoken after surgery I asked for something to help my throat pain but my requests were ignored. I feel some throat logenzes would have been of relief. I have no idea if I was an exception for I have seen no other comments about sore throats. VGS surgery greatly plays with your emotions (myself anyway) for if you loved to dine out & socialize with good food & friends that takes some major adjustments. In any case I am just relaying my recont personal experience. Good luck to you all

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