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I just wanted to jump in and say I'm scheduled for surgery with Dr. Cabrera on March 5th at Mi Doctor. I saw his name and had to post. I'm going to come back when I'm done so we can compare notes.

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I just wanted to jump in and say I'm scheduled for surgery with Dr. Cabrera on March 5th at Mi Doctor. I saw his name and had to post. I'm going to come back when I'm done so we can compare notes.

Ill b there those dates lets plan to meet

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Hi there, Im flying in from Australia for surgery with Dr Cabrera on Feb 18th. Im having revision surgery of a band to a bypass and Im very nervous and excited!! Id love to meet anyone who is there at the same time. ;)

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Best of luck to you tomorrow, Chocoquick!!!! :D :D :D

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Best of luck to you tomorrow, Chocoquick!!!! :D :D :D

Ok ty so is 430 in the morning and I'm here just waking up at the the area. Yesterday was a little crazy I know it'll make it here.

So let me tell you about what happened yesterday. The day before I left Victor called me to make sure what day I was arriving at the time. He said he'll pick me up at 330 at San Diego Airport. the day of the departure was chaotic. I stayed for five and a half hours at the airport because my plane was delayed three times. I never thought I was going to make it here the snow is crazy in Chicago. Anyhow, I kept communication open with willie and victor the drivers. We also called me today before I left the little bit after victor so I knew one of them to have to pick me up but he said that victor had something else to do so he would pick me up. Finally arrived at San Diego around 845 pm Willie called me I told him where I was I meant was I ever happy to get into a car. The drive was not bad it would be shorter but there was a train took about 30 minutes to get to the Marriott. Once I arrived he took me to registration by then I've noticed that I didn't have any signal in Mexico since wifi was free I was able to place wifi calls . I arrived late so the coordinator Tatiana was already gone. They told me that once I was in my room to dial zero can be transferred over. So I didn't she told me that will be picked up up 645 in the morning and taken to the Hospital there will be probably operating today at 9. I was really hungry when I arrived at the Marriott so I had the broth and Jello boy I never thought I'd be so happy my like to see that nasty stuff I ate like there was no tomorrow. That is all for now folks I'll keep you posted about the operation but the experience here hasn't been bad. Rooms are ok ppl are nice as they can be. Im prayinf everthing goes well toda.

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Wow - Chocoquick - glad you got out of Chicago ok w/ this terrible weather! I'm so excited for you I'll be thinking of you and sending you positive thoughts all day! Woo hoo!!!!!

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Thank you for the update, I am glad you made it there safe! I will also keep you in my thoughts today and can't wait to hear back from you!

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Ok. I guess traffic is pretty bad the driver was late this morning to pick us up. I met a buddy karen also came alone from PA she's having surgery with a different doctor Lopez. Anyhow driver pick us up and we made it here I was first on the list they call me downstairs to get my blood work done. After that they took me to my room , a little nervous still if you nurses veronica susie my cordinator was niecy nice lady also have surgery with doctor pepper she's great . I have doctors around come talk to me before surgery his intern also and the anesthesiologist. after that the wheelchair driver take me to the operating room. It was so quick I was sleep in a moment's notice.

When I woke up have been a pain so they gave me a pain shot made it so much better. Then after that there was really no pain only a little nauseous and hiccups when I get up which are annoying. I'm not hungry at all, the drains are in don't hurt but I'm just so tired and exhausted I've been asleep all day. I got up a couple hours ago to see Karen my buddy. She seemed OK but then I was up feelin naseous came back here to my room and lay down.

I'll keep you guys updated if anything changes about to go to bed again tired

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Yay! Sounds like things went smooth! I hope the leak test goes well for you tomorrow and that you can get up and walk around with out hiccups! :)

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Ok. I guess traffic is pretty bad the driver was late this morning to pick us up. I met a buddy karen also came alone from PA she's having surgery with a different doctor Lopez. Anyhow driver pick us up and we made it here I was first on the list they call me downstairs to get my blood work done. After that they took me to my room , a little nervous still if you nurses veronica susie my cordinator was niecy nice lady also have surgery with doctor pepper she's great . I have doctors around come talk to me before surgery his intern also and the anesthesiologist. after that the wheelchair driver take me to the operating room. It was so quick I was sleep in a moment's notice.

When I woke up have been a pain so they gave me a pain shot made it so much better. Then after that there was really no pain only a little nauseous and hiccups when I get up which are annoying. I'm not hungry at all, the drains are in don't hurt but I'm just so tired and exhausted I've been asleep all day. I got up a couple hours ago to see Karen my buddy. She seemed OK but then I was up feelin naseous came back here to my room and lay down.

I'll keep you guys updated if anything changes about to go to bed again tired

What room are you in at the hospital?

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What room are you in at the hospital?

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Good day today i had nesy come ib told me that ill be going back to the hotel tmrw around 11am excited about that. Passed my leak test plus drains are coming out tomorrow. I feel good cant wait to go home i miss my kids. Ps everyone has been nice i met a bunch of new ppl during this experiece. Ur all in great hands!

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Good day today i had nesy come ib told me that ill be going back to the hotel tmrw around 11am excited about that. Passed my leak test plus drains are coming out tomorrow. I feel good cant wait to go home i miss my kids. Ps everyone has been nice i met a bunch of new ppl during this experiece. Ur all in great hands!

We go back to the hotel about 1 o'clock today, did a little shopping we are flying out on sunday..I am in room 113..

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