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Im going thru my pre op getting ready for surgery with dr.emil matei have anyone heard of him??? Im very nervous and wants to know what to expect.

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I'm from central Florida and was sleeved 7 weeks ago! Not familiar with that doctor :( sorry!! But welcome aboard!

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Oh, I am from Florida but sadly currently living in MS. Wish I was there to help you through it! Enjoy the FL sunshine and you'll make it through fine B)

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Thank you who did your surgery and how long was the process before surgery

I live in miami and I'm doing the six month program

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I'm in Jacksonville surgery was 05-08-13

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I'm in Jacksonville surgery was 05-08-13

I'm in Yulee. Who was your surgeon??? I have my pre op on Wednesday with surgery scheduled for the 19th of July.

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I am also in Florida, I live near Tampa but my surgeon is located in sebastian, FL, today was my pre op and my surgery is scheduled for the 26th of July. Very excited and little scare too, :)

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Hi i dont have a surgery date yet i have 2 more neetings with the nutritionist then i pick my date im excited and nervous at the same i just want to know what to expect

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I live in Orlando and I'm scheduled for surgery in Mexico with Dr. Alvarez on August 1st.

It's getting close, and I'm getting excited. I just wish it was over already and I was already healing. I hope your journey has gone smoothly so far. Good luck and please stay in touch.

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My surgeon was Dr. Jawad he and his team were amazing!! Tomorrow I will be 7 weeks out. I was a self pay patient I went to my first consult in January and would've been done with my appointments and good to go in march, but scheduled my surgery in may because of my husbands work schedule. I took 2 weeks off work for recovery could've gone back at about 10 days with no issues! I had very little pain at all during the recovery, the worst was end of week 2 into week 3 at the large incision because my muscle was repairing itself. My husband went to Mexico for the sleeve dr. A Ortiz at OCC during my week 4. My journey has been wonderful!! If you have any questions feel free to ask!

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My Dr. Office called me this morning with great news...they called my insurance for approval and the insurance approved it over the phone, so changes of plans we moved surgery for the 19th of July. Oh boy!!!

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My Dr. Office called me this morning with great news...they called my insurance for approval and the insurance approved it over the phone' date=' so changes of plans we moved surgery for the 19th of July. Oh boy!!![/quote']

Congrats!!!! I'm having surgery on the 19th also. :-)

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Congrats!!!! I'm having surgery on the 19th also. :-)

Congrats to you too!!! And good luck...Lets stay in touch. :)

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