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Florence Hospital/ Dr. Garcia June 14th



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Anyone else going to be at Florence/ the TJ Marriott between the 13th and the 18th? I'm getting sleeved with Dr. Garcia on the morning of the 14th and am going without a "support person", so it would be great to know someone else who will be there.

-Q

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Good luck to you, Q!!

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Thanks KittyLouSou :) I can't wait!

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Hi light_lady I will be there on the 11th and having surgery on the 12th and not leaving until the 17th so I know we will run into each other . Same hospital , doctor and hotel. I have my mother with me and honey whatever support you need and we are able to help you and be there for you that is no problem.. Cant wait to see you... GG :)

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I'll be operated on there June 18th! I'll fly down the 17th. Hope I will run into some of you.

 

I am also going alone.

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@Hazel Eyes, I'm so glad you will be there too! I come down on the night of the 12th and will be there till the 18th. I can't wait to meet you as your mom! @Olivia23, I'll be able to see you before your surgery, which is awesome :) I'll make sure to take notes so I can tell you exactly what to expect!

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Hope your pre-op diets are going well, ladies! Safe travels to you down to TJ this week!! Let us know how it goes. <3

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Can't wait!

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Oh my goodness! Irene and Dr. Luna just came by and WOW, the other ladies seriously weren't kidding when they said he was attractive.... Of course here I am in my leggings and oversized sweatshirt! :)

 

What a pretty, pretty man!

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Light lady so you are at the hotel. We don't get released until tomorrow morning. Hope to see you.

Hazel Eyez

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Oh my goodness! Irene and Dr. Luna just came by and WOW' date=' the other ladies seriously weren't kidding when they said he was attractive.... Of course here I am in my leggings and oversized sweatshirt! :)

 

What a pretty, pretty man![/quote']

 

I agree and he looks better in person. :-)

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Does Dr. Garcia use stitches to close the holes in your stomach? If so, are they dissovable stitches or do I have to get a surgeon back home to remove them?

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Olivia23, he uses staples and Dr. Luna will come to the hotel to remove them before you leave!

 

Everything went really well and I feel great! Can't wait to go home though, I'm a little homesick... being here by myself has been a little lonely, but all of the nurses and Drs have been so kind and attentive.

 

Let me know if you have any more questions at all! I would be happy to answer them :)

 

So glad I did this for myself! Best decision ever.

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Oh no. I'm leaving a day early so I hope that won't be a problem with them taking out the staples.

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