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The coordinators do just that .... They coordinate your trip and as far as I can tell it doesn't cost any more. The surgeons would need to have someone coordinate trips anyway so this process works for them.

I used dr Garcia and A Lighter Me 8/31 had a great experience.

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I am another Dr. Garcia patient who used Ready 4 a Change. Had surgery on 11-08-12 and everyone had been amazing. I came alone and have been soooo grateful to Melissa (ready 4 a change hospital coordinator) who was a huge support, Rosie for her assistance settling into the hotel & Samuel the driver. All have gone up and beyond the call of duty.

Harmoni

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I am another Dr. Garcia patient who used Ready 4 a Change. Had surgery on 11-08-12 and everyone had been amazing. I came alone and have been soooo grateful to Melissa (ready 4 a change hospital coordinator) who was a huge support' date=' Rosie for her assistance settling into the hotel & Samuel the driver. All have gone up and beyond the call of duty.

 

Harmoni

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Thanks so much for that information that puts me more these at my decision please keep me posted on your journey I will hope to join you on this journey February of 2013

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Thanks so much for that information that puts me more these at my decision please keep me posted on your journey I will hope to join you on this journey February of 2013

 

When are you going in Feb? Lezzie and I will be there on the 21st.

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When are you going in Feb? Lezzie and I will be there on the 21st.

 

I will be there on the 27th of February

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Dr. Garcia and Ready 4 a Change are excellent choices. Would recommend them to anyone. Had my surgery with Dr. Garcia on November 7th 2011 and have lost 91 lbs in a year. So happy with my results.

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Well, I'm in TJ right now. Check in time is 9:30am tomorrow. I was so nervous but that went away once I met the wonderful ladies of ready 4a change. They are amazing and have been here answering my questions and calming my nerves, now, I'm ready to be sleeved!!!!! I haven't even met dr Garcia yet but his staff are so amazing that I know everything will be okay.

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Great to hear! Good luck to u tomorrow, can't wait to hear it was a success!!

 

 

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I'm going to have my surgery on tuesday 20, thank you for posting this staff I fell better... I'm going by myself so I am feeling better to hear good experiences :) I'm so happy but at the same time so nervous :)

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I went with Dr. Garcia. He was fantastic! Rosie and Mellie are both amazing. Samuel the driver lives by his own schedule but is very very pleasant.

I was in MX alone and they made me feel great and spent time sitting with me and answering all my questions.

I would recommend Ready 4 a Change and Dr. Garcia to anybody.

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Does anyone know how many surgeries Dr. Garcia does in a day?

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Is that the norm? It seems steep. "/

 

 

I'm jot trying to sound negative, I'm actually cleared for surgery w Garcia, but for some reason, I'm second guessing my choice. Gah!! I can't even pick out socks!!!!

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I'm thinking about puting down my Deposit tomorrow with Ready 4 a Change. For a surgery date of jan 7th. Has anyone used this DR? And how was there Experience? Thanks for Sharing.

I used Ready4Achange (Alma) and Dr Garcia did my surgery. I am a week out (Nov 7th) and I can honestly say that the entire experience was amazing!! Mi hospital and staff have this procedure down to an art form. About 45 min after surgery you are up walking! I walked to the recovery room window and waved aty friend who had surgery right after me! This procedure/recovery was 1000 times easier than my c- sections. I strongly recommend this facility. They are AMAZING!!

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