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Hi all.. Everything went real well. I am still a bit groggy' date=' but I guess that's to b expected. I have some shoulder pain from all the gas, but i can manage. the staff and physicians have been great. Thank you for all of your kind words.

I used Dr. Valenzuela, she has been great!![/quote']

Glad to hear all is well!

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So glad to hear it

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Sounds like you are doing good, that is really wonderful to hear. I am praying God continues to keep His hand upon you as you begin this new life. Keep us posted. Take care and God bless!

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Checked in at marriot today and surgery in morning... Everything has gone great so far. Any prayers are welcome tomorrow. Thanks

Prayers ur way may you do as well as mine, I really think I could have went to work the next day

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Checked in at marriot today and surgery in morning... Everything has gone great so far. Any prayers are welcome tomorrow. Thanks

Only eat the Popsicle from the little store there green

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Thanks for the advice Ca medic... Idk about going to work the next day, but I do feel pretty good today. Can't wait to have drain out tmrw. I think that is really my only pain I have. I am so thankful for such a great surgery and great doctors.

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Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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Awesome to hear that you are doing well. Drains suck tho.

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I've heard there are some Dr's that don't use a drain or take them out before you go to the hotel. But from what I understand correct me if I'm wrong, if the drain stays in after the leak test is done, you will also know if there is a leak if you see any blue dye in the drain. That's just what I've read, makes since though.

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I've heard there are some Dr's that don't use a drain or take them out before you go to the hotel. But from what I understand correct me if I'm wrong' date=' if the drain stays in after the leak test is done, you will also know if there is a leak if you see any blue dye in the drain. That's just what I've read, makes since though.[/quote']

Dr Garcia did mine and used a drain tube . It stayed in after leak test and was taken out right before we left to go back to hotel ...

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Hi all.. Everything went real well. I am still a bit groggy' date=' but I guess that's to b expected. I have some shoulder pain from all the gas, but i can manage. the staff and physicians have been great. Thank you for all of your kind words.

I used Dr. Valenzuela, she has been great!![/quote']

She was my doctor also I had mine done 7/31

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I had my leak test yesterday and all is good, but yes I still have my drain in place. I am so ready to get the drain out and go explore TJ. ..lol

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I had my leak test yesterday and all is good' date=' but yes I still have my drain in place. I am so ready to get the drain out and go explore TJ. ..lol[/quote']

I love TJ ... I enjoyed seeing all the people . Go to the Walmart

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I was discharged yesterday and am now at Marriott. I can not say enough great things about about the staff at Mi Doctor Hospital and Dr. Valenzuela and Dr. A ( for short) I can honestly say that besides the language barrier( which is not that bad) that was the best hospital experience I have ever had.. And sadly I work at a hospital that is ranked one of the top 50 hospitals in this United States.... I am so excited to start my new life. I am feeling great and I owe it all to my friends who took such wonderful care of me:-) gonna go out and do more shopping today, then home tomorrow .

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