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Im Fred, 23 and about to have the Gastric Bypass Surgery



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Well im fred I live in Fort Worth Texas and I work and go to school for HVAC and refrigeration. Im currently going through the whole pre op process and im paying cash and all of my pre op appointments got taken care of all within 2 months. I go in for the Upper Endoscopy tomorrow and im really nervous, and Jan 8th I get my surgery date set. Well thank you and I hope to get some responses and little things that will help me through my journey

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the endoscopy is a breeze although you may wake up with your throat a little sore. it is normal to be nervous with any procedure. if you have any questions just ask and someone will try and answer or guide you to where to get the answer. good luck on your journey!!!

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You will love the endoscope I have had it done twice in 20 yrs and love the twilight sleep neither time I knew what happen no sore throat or anything. I would do it tomorrow if they let me lol

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Welcome to the group. I also live in the dfw metroplex! Good look to you. Who is your surgeon?

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Hi Fred. Welcome to the boards. Glad your here. You have made the best decision of your life!!

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Welcome you will find a wealth of info and support here. Good luck on your procedure, sounds like those who have had it didn't have any issues so that is a good thing. Again Welcome

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my surgeon is doctor Michael L green

Fred Montana JR

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and it won't let me add a profile picture

Fred Montana JR

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thanks

Fred Montana JR

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Endo was a breeze.

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