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I haven't scheduled the surgery yet but that is the date that I am looking at. I was having some trouble with my passport that has delayed my scheduling. Then I ran into conflicts with work, ughh. So hopefully by next week I will be able to schedule. I will be traveling from Pa and my bf will be coming along with me. Where are you coming from?

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I'll be there April 8th, and I am also traveling alone. It's good to know we will all be there together!!!!

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Good luck to you all - and if/when you have surgery be sure to let us know how you are. I had surgery in Sept with Dr Ortiz and had a great experience. One thing I will recommend is pack light - very light. The hotel has Shampoo etc so no need to bring those kinds of things. However, I know there are some of you who, no matter what, will bring everything plus some "just in case!" My mother is that way - but honestly you are not there very long, and no one cares if you are wearing the same shirt as the day before. On another thread I posted a picture of my suitcase which was a mini rolling carry on - about half the size of what most people use. I went alone but quickly met other people having surgery on the same day as me.

Wishing you all the best - and a speedy, non-eventful recovery!!

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I will be there April 1st. I'll let you know how it goes!

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Good luck Tami and HoosierGirl! I will be thinking about you! Please let us know how you are as soon as you feel up to it! I am planning to schedule with Dr. Ariel Ortiz for April, so I will be very interested in all the details!

 

 

Thank you soo much!!

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I will be there April 1st. I'll let you know how it goes!

 

YEAH!!!!

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I haven't scheduled the surgery yet but that is the date that I am looking at. I was having some trouble with my passport that has delayed my scheduling. Then I ran into conflicts with work, ughh. So hopefully by next week I will be able to schedule. I will be traveling from Pa and my bf will be coming along with me. Where are you coming from?i

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Good luck to you all - and if/when you have surgery be sure to let us know how you are. I had surgery in Sept with Dr Ortiz and had a great experience. One thing I will recommend is pack light - very light. The hotel has Shampoo etc so no need to bring those kinds of things. However, I know there are some of you who, no matter what, will bring everything plus some "just in case!" My mother is that way - but honestly you are not there very long, and no one cares if you are wearing the same shirt as the day before. On another thread I posted a picture of my suitcase which was a mini rolling carry on - about half the size of what most people use. I went alone but quickly met other people having surgery on the same day as me.

 

Wishing you all the best - and a speedy, non-eventful recovery!!

 

 

Thank you sooo much for the advice!

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Hey Sherri, I'm coming from Edmonton AB Canada, I'm traveling alone though, as many people in our April posy as possible to stick together and look out for one another the better!

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I haven't scheduled the surgery yet but that is the date that I am looking at. I was having some trouble with my passport that has delayed my scheduling. Then I ran into conflicts with work, ughh. So hopefully by next week I will be able to schedule. I will be traveling from Pa and my bf will be coming along with me. Where are you coming from?

 

I am coming from Oregon. Keep us all posted when you come!

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Good luck to you April Sleevers, You will be in good hands.

Mary

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Tweezers....without fail when I am out of town I get a "wild hair" some where!!! Haha! So I don't want to be in pain and hairy!!! Lol

 

Girl, I think just like you!!!!! I was hoping someone would tell me that! Hahahahaha!!!! Thanks!

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