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Hello all!

I am having a vsg October 9th with Dr. Garcia at the Florence Hospital. I am super excited but very nervous. For those of you that had surgery with Dr. Garcia any suggestions? Does anyone know if the hospital has wifi?

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I was just sleeved by him on Thursday, October 2nd. The experience was wonderful! Everyone was great. I'm healing good and feel good.

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Yes, there was wifi!! Take a couple of face towels with you.... Odd but the hospital didn't have them. Not sure if they were out or just don't provide them. You'll need them to wash up with the days after surgery.

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I am having mine with him on December 8th so I am very excited to go and experience the beginning of my new transformation! Praying for a successful surgery and recovery!

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You will be in very good hands! The first few hours after surgery I felt like crap, but then started moving around and it passed quickly. Just don't psych yourself out, I have a bad habit of doing that. Just remember what you are there for, take a deep breath, say a prayer, and think about the rest of your life. :)

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It could not have gone better. My only regret about my surgery is that I waited so long to do it!!

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Amy how did it go?

I just realized you were talking to amysd1009 :blush: sorry! My name is Amy too!

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I got sleeved by Dr. Garcia at florence on the 15th so that was 3 days ago. I'm a little bit sore and nauseas but other than that doing pretty good. Hope all is well with all of you too! :)

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It went great! They take such great care of you at Florence Hospital during and after. I must say the first night was a total nightmare but the following days were alright. I'm feeling good just miss food so much haha. I would choose Dr. Garcia all over again if I had to. His team was amazing!

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Gas pains are horrible! As sleepy and tired as I was I made myself get up to walk because that was the only thing that helped the gas pain. I was also very nauseous so I spent the whole night gagging cause I wouldn't actually throw up. You just have to keep calm. The next morning at 6am I felt as normal as can be. Still a little bit of gas pain but walking helped. I must add that Dr. Garcia's team came every hour or two and would give me medicine to ease the gas pain.

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Ladies, How much was your surgery with Dr. Garcia?

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I am having surgery Friday and I paid $4400

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I got a $150 discount because my mom got it done at the same time so $4250. Reg is $4400 though.

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