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Hi there!

I am just searching to see if anyone will be traveling to Mexico on December 8th to be sleeved on December 9th? These are the days that I will be there (Dec. 8th-13th) and I wanted to be able to have that buddy system for support. Thanks

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My 2 daughters are scheduled for surgery Dec 8th but with dr. A Ortiz. They will be in the Marriott though. I think everyone stays there regardless which dr selected. I will be traveling with them.

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Oh Great!!! Please let me know about your experience! I will keep you in my prayers :) You have less than 30 days to go! Are you getting nervous yet? I am sooo happy for you!

I'm going to see him exactly a month before you. I'm getting sleeved nov 6. I will post my experience after.

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Really? Okay great!!! So we will see each other at the hotel! I am looking forward to meeting you and I am wishing them a speedy recovery and a wonderful experience! I heard that the hotel is very nice and comfy :)

My 2 daughters are scheduled for surgery Dec 8th but with dr. A Ortiz. They will be in the Marriott though. I think everyone stays there regardless which dr selected. I will be traveling with them.

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Yes, it will be good to meet up with you. I had the Sleeve surgery over 3 months ago and my daughters are also going with the sleeve procedure. We will be in the hotel the night of the 7th. When we get closer to that date I will get back in touch with you and we can set up a place and time to meet.

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I am starting to get really nervous. I think about the "what ifs" a lot because I have two small children. I'm really scared of something going wrong. But I know this is for the best and its going to help be live a longer healthier life.

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I can relate but now that I am on the other side as they say I can see how much this is all worth it! Going to Mexico has its own concerns and I cannot speak to that as my surgery was here in the US. BUT with that said I can tell you I have done tons of research and read ALL the posts here on this site. I truly think that there are good surgeons in Mexico, and for those that cannot pay the huge medical fees charged here in the US, I am soooo thankful that the Mexico self pay option is exactly that, an option! I am extremely close to both my daughters and I cannot imagine life without them. If I did not think Dr. A. Ortiz was a safe option I would certainly be holding them back. It will all go splendidly well and we can all be on the losers bench in January!

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Okay! Great!! I am looking forward to it and meeting you and your daughters as well :)

 


Yes, it will be good to meet up with you. I had the Sleeve surgery over 3 months ago and my daughters are also going with the sleeve procedure. We will be in the hotel the night of the 7th. When we get closer to that date I will get back in touch with you and we can set up a place and time to meet.

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Hi there!

I am just searching to see if anyone will be traveling to Mexico on December 8th to be sleeved on December 9th? These are the days that I will be there (Dec. 8th-13th) and I wanted to be able to have that buddy system for support. Thanks

I will be going on the same exact date as you to get my sleeve with Dr.Garcia!! (flying in on the 8th and surgery on the 9th)

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Awesome!! What time does your plane leave? Hopefully we can hang out at the hotel and be each other support system :) Are you getting excited? We have 3 weeks left!

I will be going on the same exact date as you to get my sleeve with Dr.Garcia!! (flying in on the 8th and surgery on the 9th)

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Oh wow! So we will be missing each other! I am so ready for my journey and upcoming change!

I will be there getting single incision on the 4th of december leaving on the 9th with garcia

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Awesome!! What time does your plane leave? Hopefully we can hang out at the hotel and be each other support system :) Are you getting excited? We have 3 weeks left!

 

 I will be arriving in San Diego at 2:55pm, and then leaving at 6:15pm on the 13th. We should definitely get together while we are there. I am super excited!! I already started packing my carry on, lol. Have you started dieting yet? I have kinda started this week just to ease my way into it even though the plan I was given had me starting later.

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I will be there getting single incision on the 4th of december leaving on the 9th with garcia

 Oooh! I'm getting the single incision too! I am so vain about scaring, lol. Please let me know what you incision looks like afterwards. 

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