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I am November 4th! I, too, am going to Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. I am from Cleveland, OH.

My sister is coming w me and we will add two days in San Diego after our 4 days in Mexico.

I'll share stats so far...

I'm 41, married with a 6 yr old

HW 323

Weight the day I started pre-op(9/30) 313

Today 309

They want me at 290 on my surgery day so I am on Atkins from now till two weeks then Protein shakes and greens.

Good luck, everyone!!

I've seen someone from the October sleevers start a Facebook group. I don't know much about FB but if someone starts, is definitely join!

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I am November 18, Dr. Altamirano in Mexico

Starting Over, are you going to Mexico for the surgery? Which doctor are you using if so?

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I am glad to see lots of November sleevers. Everyone, keep in touch! I want to see how amazing you all do!

Anyone blogging about their journey? I would love to follow your stories.

Yes, here: www.facebook.com/OdysseyOfAStoutMan

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10/20- Appt with surgeon to go over pre-op diet and surgery particulars.

10/22- Pre-op diet starts.

10.30 Pre-op at hospital.

11/6 I'm his second patient that morning. Woo Hoo!!!

Nervous, but excited. The days are ticking off FAST!!!

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How exciting for us all!!

I am going to go buy a "goal outfit." Something in a doable size that i would love the thin me to wear.

Anyone else doing anything special?

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I'm on November 2!

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@@fabnsab ...I'm making a goal chart with rewards every time I reach a particular weight. When I lose 50 pounds...I'm buying myself some cow girl boots...LOL!

I also made a list of things I'm looking forward to...a weight loss bucket list...if you will! Some things: fitting into my wedding ring again, rock climbing, family photo shoot, being able to cross my legs, horseback riding, being able to wrap myself in a towel, etc etc!

I'm excited! :)

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Oh Jen, that list is MY list!! Lol

So many times, I've thought "I can't wait to have a towel wrap around me!"

And my wedding ring...I tell people I don't like to wear jewelry as the reason I don't wear it. I can't wait for it to slip on!

Girl, pick out those boots! You're going to earn them fast.

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I'm November 12th! I'm 24 and I'll be having my surgery with blossom bariatrics in Las Vegas.

HW: 320

CW: 313

GW: 200

I'm so looking forward to wrapping a Yoel around me and crossing my legs when I sit!!

Good luck everyone! ????????

Also, I'm 6'2...hence the high goal weight.

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