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@@JamieLogical Thank You!

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Dede that's exactly why I chose not to go through my insurance because I felt like that would/could possibly happen and I figured by the time I jumped through all the hoops they wanted me to with all of the testing they wanted Preop all of the copays would add up to just a bit less than I would be spending going out of the country. And I would be well into the weight loss process too when I would have still been waiting. It just didn't make any sense to me. I'm happy I chose my choice. It worked for me.

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He was Jamie! I think I'm going to do a testimonial for the OCC. I sent lots of pics too. @@rhoste I will PM you.

thanks barb.... Having trouble with site ... Email me at rhoste@shaw.ca

I am interested in your plastics consult.... Ready to do boobs and legs.... Not sure if photos for consult will be enough

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I'm going to TJ on June 5th! I'm so excited!

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@@hthr hope you're doing well.

And all I'll soon have a plastics story to share. I will be doing my plastics in two stages 3 months apart. Part one a belt lipectomy 7/13/15 at the OCC. Looking forward to it!!

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Hi! I tried to reply to the message but this ap just freezes for me ???? I can't wait to hear all about it! Everything's good on my end minus a bit of dehydration but that's my own fault. Hope you're well!

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I am getting my sleeve on June 8 with dr. Oritiz. Nervous but excited! We should be there at the same time FancyCakes.

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@@FancyCakes are you going to OCC? My surgery is June 4, so if you are, we'll definitely be there at the same time. :)

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Hi! I am having surgery June 3 with Dr. Ariel Ortiz. Maybe I will see you there.

My hubby is coming with me. We live in FL: Where are you from?

 

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Hi! I am having surgery June 3 with Dr. Ariel Ortiz. Maybe I will see you there.

My hubby is coming with me. We live in FL: Where are you from?

Hi Julie - yes, I will see you there! You'll be one day ahead of me. My husband and I are coming from Idaho. Would be great to keep in touch.

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I have been trying to discourage my husband from coming, We live in Arizona so I think I will just drive down. I think Larry will not have enough to do to keep him out of my hair!

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Wow! Idaho. That seems so far away. It would be fun to meet you. I will look for you in TJ

Julie

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@@Gaelsmom This whole 200+ page thread is full of everyone's personal experiences from having surgery at OCC. I highly recommend you go through and try to read the whole thread. I know there is a LOT to get through, but I definitely found reading the full thread to be very helpful in my decision making process.

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