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My name is Malaika and I am 39 yrs old. I am having surgery in Tijuana by Dr. Lopez. I am getting married March 15 2014 to a wonderful man. I am the mother of 3 children that see me as perfect. Of course I see all the flaws. I was hit by a drunk driver August 2010 and left paralysed for 2 years. I just started walking last year. My spine was turned upside down so I gained a lot of weight while I was stuck in that chair. Now that God have given me another chance, I want to regain Me. I want as much of my life back as possible. I am on day 2 of the preop and the headache is horrible but worth it. I live in Birmingham so help me through this please

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Wow! You're the same age as I am and your story sounds so much like mine. I was in a fall on ice and hit the curb. I wasn't paralyzed but used a walker for a year. Because I was sedentary I gained a lot of weight fast. I thought about going to Mexico but found out Medicare does the sleeve and it took like 3 days got approval.

Good luck and best wishes.

April

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Wow...what amazing strength ..I know you will do great ..I wish for your life to be fulfilled with joy that u truly deserve.

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It is wonderful to know that I am not alone. Our journey is so similar. I'm nervous now. I wasn't at first but it's coming fast.

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Ps. Keep us posted on your journey.. I am awaiting insurance approval and hope to have the surgery in nov or dec.

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Thanks Carlotta. I am so determined to make it

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My name is Malaika and I am 39 yrs old. I am having surgery in Tijuana by Dr. Lopez. I am getting married March 15 2014 to a wonderful man. I am the mother of 3 children that see me as perfect. Of course I see all the flaws. I was hit by a drunk driver August 2010 and left paralysed for 2 years. I just started walking last year. My spine was turned upside down so I gained a lot of weight while I was stuck in that chair. Now that God have given me another chance' date=' I want to regain Me. I want as much of my life back as possible. I am on day 2 of the preop and the headache is horrible but worth it. I live in Birmingham so help me through this please[/quote']

Welcome Malaika. Praise God for your recovery. This will be another chapter of your life story. Will be praying for a successful surgery for you & great success between surgery & your wedding. Will be looking for pics.

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Welcome Malaika. Praise God for your recovery. This will be another chapter of your life story. Will be praying for a successful surgery for you & great success between surgery & your wedding. Will be looking for pics.

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I will be posting so much. I'm just excited and nervous.

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My name is Malaika and I am 39 yrs old. I am having surgery in Tijuana by Dr. Lopez. I am getting married March 15 2014 to a wonderful man. I am the mother of 3 children that see me as perfect. Of course I see all the flaws. I was hit by a drunk driver August 2010 and left paralysed for 2 years. I just started walking last year. My spine was turned upside down so I gained a lot of weight while I was stuck in that chair. Now that God have given me another chance, I want to regain Me. I want as much of my life back as possible. I am on day 2 of the preop and the headache is horrible but worth it. I live in Birmingham so help me through this please

God bless you and good luck on your journey, your headache will go away soon, you are detoxing your body. I had a headache for 2 days but after that I was fine.

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God bless you and good luck on your journey' date=' your headache will go away soon, you are detoxing your body. I had a headache for 2 days but after that I was fine.[/quote']

I am counting down. I will be in Mexico and ready for surgery on 23rd. I am feeling anxious.

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Guys today is the big day. I'm in Mexico at MiHospital checking in. Just gave blood. Running behind cause of someone blood pressure went up. They had yo get it down. I'm happy she is ok. I'm on my way

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Ps. Keep us posted on your journey.. I am awaiting insurance approval and hope to have the surgery in nov or dec.

I am sleeved! !!! HOW ARE THINGS GOING

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