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I want to connect to some folks from alabama? I would like to know which surgeons and/or hospitals that you would recommend. Good and bad reviews are welcomed. Thank you;-)

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I'm I Alabama about an hour from mobile my Dr. Dyas at mobile infirmary will have surgery between may & June as I'm waiting on my daughters approval

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Hi! I'm in the Birmingham area. My surgeon is Dr. Lee Schmitt at St. Vincent's East. My surgery is scheduled for July 24th!!

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Congrats! When is your nutrition class? Mine is on the 17th. I am so excited, yet nervous and looking forward to getting to a healthy weight and off my meds!

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Congrats to you also!! I already have taken my nutrition class, I have my preadmit testing on the 17th though. I am really nervous also--I'm so scared something is going to go wrong between now and then...I'm praying not, so ready to start my new life

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Congrats to you also!! I already have taken my nutrition class' date=' I have my preadmit testing on the 17th though. I am really nervous also--I'm so scared something is going to go wrong between now and then...I'm praying not, so ready to start my new life[/quote']

I do my pre admit testing and pre-op surgeon visit on the 17th as well.

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Thank you! I started my pre-op full liquid diet yesterday and can't believe I survived!! LOL I had been cutting back gradually over the past couple of weeks just so it would not be a complete shock to my body. I never realized how satisfying a cup of warm broth could be! I had no problem getting my 64 ounces consumed throughout the day. Good luck with your pre-admit testing tomorrow!

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HI,

I'M CURRENTLY AT 2 LOCATIONS - MONTGOMERY & WALNUT GROVE (GADSDEN AREA). I'M SCHEDULED AUG 6TH W/ DR.DIAZ IN TJ MEXICO. CAN'T WAIT BUT ALSO A LITTLE NERVOUS. KAREN

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Hi Karen!

I live in Ashville and visit Montgomery every few weeks!! :) I am a bit nervous myself, but ready to get on with my new healthier life!

Good luck to you!

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Roll Tide! Haha, I live in Montgomery, but am having my surgery July 21 by Dr. Lee Schmitt. He could not be more qualified and I feel like I'm in good hands. Anyone else have good experiences with Dr. Schmitt and his staff?

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