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Thank you 'male teacher' for such a detailled account because while I always had a good feeling about them after doing a ton of research, there is probably comparably less info available about them than other doctors. Now I know exactly what to expect!

I'm having my sleeve done on or around March 4th, thats the tentative date, so it sounds like I may meet at least one person on this board! (cee cee :) )

Please as you have your experiences, please let us know as much as you can! I'm getting excited now.... :)

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Ok so an update - Dr. Cabrera is wavering on approving my surgery. I have anemia (borderline) and there are a few issues, all minor, that I've had in other surgeries but I now have it all sorted and its good, I have had two surgeries (unrelated to this) that went textbook and i recovered great. BUT it has him concerned and he wants a doctors letter. Now also there was the suggestion that maybe I should think of Dr. Kelly who has more experience (and more $)

I am really asking for your help. Do you think Drs Cabrera and Louisana can handle a surgery that may be somewhat more challenging like dealing with scar tissue and adhesions ...how competent would you think they are? I'm wavering now. I really need guidance here. Thanks for sharing your experiences and I hope to see some on you in March. Wishing us all a safe experience. I'm open to all your advice!!

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If he is asking for a doctors note, maybe he may feel so, well wishes

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Get sleeved in the morning! Sooooo excited. broth @ Marriott is really good. Daniel was great too!

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Get sleeved in the morning! Sooooo excited. broth @ Marriott is really good. Daniel was great too!

Good luck! Can't wait til its my turn! Keep us up to date as much as you feel you can.

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Sure will. It's very dark here arriving at 4 & checking in. No street lights like in most tourist areas. Casino is close but never walking there. Tucking into bed for 6:45 stroll to Mi Doctor. I'll be online to keep you posted.

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Isn't the marriot so nice, I was sleeved 5 days ago and had a wonderful experience with them, I hope you have the same.

There is a blonde nurse with braces that I nicknamed nurse bossy, if you see her tell her the lady that named her nurse bossy said hi. She was so funny :)

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Get sleeved in the morning! Sooooo excited. broth @ Marriott is really good. Daniel was great too!

Yay!!!!! Look forward to your post. Take care!

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Isn't the marriot so nice, I was sleeved 5 days ago and had a wonderful experience with them, I hope you have the same.

There is a blonde nurse with braces that I nicknamed nurse bossy, if you see her tell her the lady that named her nurse bossy said hi. She was so funny :)

I see her. I think Samantha is her name. She speaks better English than the rest..... I'll tell her for sure! I'm waiting my turn for surgery. I'm 2nd & that's it for today. It's kinda cold in room. No pillow or blanket are offered. But I requested it...

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I was first so I didn't have much wait time, good luck. Keep us posted!

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Sure will. It's very dark here arriving at 4 & checking in. No street lights like in most tourist areas. Casino is close but never walking there. Tucking into bed for 6:45 stroll to Mi Doctor. I'll be online to keep you posted.

Oh Sexyback517! This is just so exciting! I'm sure all will go well. Let us know how you are.

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I'm going with Dr. Kelly but I'm thinking of you guys, wishing everyone well!! I'm getting sleeved on March 4th, very excited :)

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Oh Sexyback517! This is just so exciting! I'm sure all will go well. Let us know how you are.

Just getting make on Forum, I had to detox from it Post Op... lol. I'm good but would be great without all these STALLS! Ugh total 47 in 3 months....

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