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Chapter 1: My plane leaves at 7:15 am tomorrow, which means I must be up at around 4 am. Too excited and nervous to sleep. After all my whining, I actually did fantastic on the pre-op diet and lost 8 lbs. I am the only patient on Tuesday for Dr. Garcia and will have pre-op tests at 10 am and surgery at noon. Hoping for a surgeon with steady hands and a *yawn* boring recovery. Hope I haven't forgotten anything. If I have, I will get familiar with the Walmart that everyone talks about that is right down the street. Wish me luck, and watch for Chapter 2 tomorrow after I arrive in San Diego and get settled at the Marriott.

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Good luck, you'll do great I'm sure.

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Have a safe trip, smooth surgery and uneventful recovery! Good luck!

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Best wishes! I would love to hear how things go for you when you have time. I have not decided if I am going to go through with surgery yet but I believe I will choose Dr. Garcia if I do. I havn't really heard anything negative about him. Thanks!

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Chapter 1: My plane leaves at 7:15 am tomorrow, which means I must be up at around 4 am. Too excited and nervous to sleep. After all my whining, I actually did fantastic on the pre-op diet and lost 8 lbs. I am the only patient on Tuesday for Dr. Garcia and will have pre-op tests at 10 am and surgery at noon. Hoping for a surgeon with steady hands and a *yawn* boring recovery. Hope I haven't forgotten anything. If I have, I will get familiar with the Walmart that everyone talks about that is right down the street. Wish me luck, and watch for Chapter 2 tomorrow after I arrive in San Diego and get settled at the Marriott.

you will do fine. had my surg with dr. garcia on aug 19th and all is well. walmart is right down the street for real. 5 dollars there and 5 back. mariott has most everything you need. sending a friends request to follow your progress. if you have any questions my email is willis_ruth@yahoo.com.

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