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Hi Christy an astephenson

 

The shuttle will take you or guest back and forth to the hotel whenever you like during the day, my sister left at dinner via shuttle , she was hungry and wanted to eat at the hotel, their is no place for guests to sleep overnight. The clinic is locked up tight, so only the staff can get in. The room has a comfy chair but it is not a fold out bed.

No need to worry about the hotel, it is very safe and very nice. My sister came with me and stayed by herself at the hotel and even walked around the neighbourhood by herself during the day. The hotel has lots of staff and lots of security. We were not nervous at the hotel at all.

Thank you Jordan1923...I was already worrying about her being all alone...plus she's a smoker (she thinks I don't know) and I was worried about her being outside smoking at night. I probably wouldn't have...but someone posted a link to some really scary stories about rapes/kidnaps from even all inclusive resorts by maintenance or security men. She kinda stands out from the crowd with her big bust and fiery red hair. Just me being mom I guess, but I know she wont stay locked away in her room like I told her too! LOL

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Yeah down another 5 lbs from my original 250 weight pre-diet weight and 230 day of surger weight. 25lbs since surgery day and 45lbs since pre-diet weight. Hoping to be under 200 by xmas.

 

All is still well no surgery or eating problems, that aren't self inflicted; such as eating too much in one sitting. I am the slowest learner at this.

 

Merry Christmas everyone and good luck and good healing to you all.

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