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I went to dr. Garcia in mexico... demonstrates our awesome health care system here in the US.. I live litterally behind north cypress hospital and am a paramedic, yet I don't even have the option of getting health insurance so everything has been out of poket. I am not sure about a meet up group but I'd definately be interested if people are looking to start one. Keep me posted! Denn, who is your surgeon? I went to Tijuana, it was definately an awesome experience!!! Pm me your email if u want to join a mexico sleevers group on fb

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EMSJen- what was your total out of pocket to go to Mexico?

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the sx was 4700 but i had to pay 500 extra because of a surgery for GERD i had 15 yrs ago that he had to undo.. so $5200 + airfare. EVERYTHING else was included. 2 nights in a decent hospital with a great staff, and 3 nights at the marriot.

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I'm from Houston & live in Houston near downtown. I'm having my surgery hopefully in August with Dr.Scarborough I'm doing my weight management classes right now. Has anyone had there sleeve with him? I'm really excited and nervous lol.

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I used Dr Scarborough at TLC and have been so happy! I'm four months out and I'm down 68lbs!

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I'm having my surgery in Houston, mid June by Dr.Marvin... Very nervous.

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I used Dr Scarborough at TLC and have been so happy! I'm four months out and I'm down 68lbs!

Awesome I'm doing my weight management classes right now my last one is next month. I can't wait!! Congrats on your weight loss!!! =)

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Hi! I had mine done last Wednesday at North Cypress...

Hi! I am waiting on approval but will be having my down at North Cypress, who was your doc?

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Hi,

I had my VS on April 4, 2013 and I can now say "I love my sleeve!"

Every day is wonderful and then again not. Right now it’s a day by day process. I'm still trying to find out what works for me as far as scheduling my meals and Snacks. I have found, if I drink something in the AM before I eat Breakfast. It throws everything out of whack. I eat breakfast and have my Protein Drink later in the morning. I'm still not eating that much but I do get my Protein in, fluids intake daily and my Vitamins. This is the most important thing to do for me. I have not really started to exercise. It's on my list of things to do tomorrow. I have lost 60 lbs. My mother is 86 and I hope I will be around at least that long.If I can do this you can too :) I had my VS in Sugarland. SW of Houston

Carole

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Does anyone know of any meet-ups or support groups who get together in Spring/Conroe area?

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The only meetups I know of in our area are the free onces hosted by the hospitals. I go to the one at Houston NW which is at 45/1960. They meet once a month.

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The only meetups I know of in our area are the free onces hosted by the hospitals. I go to the one at Houston NW which is at 45/1960. They meet once a month.

Thanks. I'll check it out!

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I'm in Kingwood. I'm two months post op and FINALLY starting to feel good. I had some complications from a stomach virus at three weeks but I'm getting on track.

I am in Kingwood, I will be sleeved on July 31st. How is your weight lose coming? Who was your surgeon?

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I'm from Houston & live in Houston near downtown. I'm having my surgery hopefully in August with Dr.Scarborough I'm doing my weight management classes right now. Has anyone had there sleeve with him? I'm really excited and nervous lol.

My surgeon is Dr. Yu, he is in the same office as Scarborough. I will get sleeved July 31st... Super excited and nervous :)

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