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March 7th in Tijuana with Drs. Carbrera/Valenzula...

I was extremely upbeat and excited..... UNTIL..... the dreaded pre-op Protein drinks.... ugghhhhh... feel like I'm a zombie with crazy thoughts of "why am I doing this?????" BUT my sis had hers done in May and she looks and feels awesome, so I do know it will be worth it! :rolleyes:

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March 7th in Tijuana with Drs. Carbrera/Valenzula...

I was extremely upbeat and excited..... UNTIL..... the dreaded pre-op Protein drinks.... ugghhhhh... feel like I'm a zombie with crazy thoughts of "why am I doing this?????" BUT my sis had hers done in May and she looks and feels awesome, so I do know it will be worth it! :rolleyes:

You got this! We're lucky, at least Cabrera has a comparatively generous pre-op diet allowing a salad and a portion of lean protein!

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KatinFl....I'm a big spreadsheet person too. I'm scheduled for march 29 and have a spreadsheet telling me when to stop caffeine, stop taking Motrin, start preop diet, take laxative and when to start clears...oh, and I'm already packed, which is totally not like me

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But you didn't miss anything. I'm thinking Dr. Aceves may best suit me. Not that Dr. Lopez/ALM isn't a great option. I think I need my hand held a lot.

You will figure it out. You are well informed from this site. You will know when your ready. You know what you want and need.

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Me tooooo!!!!!! March 8!! Dr Garcia:) see you there:)

Awesome. Are you going alone or traveling with someone? I will be there with my hubby. He is only staying for the surgery then he is going to go home. We just live 30 Minutes from the the border so im sure he will just come and go. I also speak spanish pretty well 75% understand 99%. Im still kind of nervious about the whole thing.

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SanDiegoSunshine I live in SD as well. We should see if anyone else is from around here and make up a support group.

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Awesome. Are you going alone or traveling with someone? I will be there with my hubby. He is only staying for the surgery then he is going to go home. We just live 30 Minutes from the the border so im sure he will just come and go. I also speak spanish pretty well 75% understand 99%. Im still kind of nervious about the whole thing.

Traveling with my boyfriend. We live in FL. I'm Hispanic so I Speak Spanish fluently. :)

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SanDiegoSunshine I live in SD as well. We should see if anyone else is from around here and make up a support group.

That would be great I live in Mira Mesa but work DT. I am getting my WLS on the 8th! I would love support group

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Sarah from Florida here! Scheduled for 3/13/13 with Dr. Fernando Garcia/ Hospital MI Doctor/ Marriott 3/12-3/16! Whoohoo!!!!!

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Traveling with my boyfriend. We live in FL. I'm Hispanic so I Speak Spanish fluently. :)

Glad we r gong to be there the same time then. Lol I'm was born and raised in Homestead.

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Actually it makes me feel a lot better. I am so happy for those who make their choice and never seem to waiver. Mildly envious too. :-)

I guess I'm feeling a little melancholy.

Amanda Rae

I'd be shocked if most people don't waiver, at least at ONE point, in this process. Whether it's about the Dr or going to Mexico or who to take with them (if anyone) or if this is the right choice...I think most of us waiver. It's a huge choice and for *me, that questioning is healthy. It's what is keeping me in check about whether or not I'm looking at this as a "fix" or a tool to create a total life change.

You'll get there, with a Dr and making the decisions that are right for you. Just hang in there!

~Kat

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Okay this may seem stupid.......

I have surgery on Thursday March 14th, I will arrive Wednesday the 13th, but what day should I fly back home? I thought it should be Monday, is that correct?

Thanks!! I am trying to book my airline tickets tonight, just confusing myself I guess!

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