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May 20th in Tijuana with Dr. Illan



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That's fantastic! I wish you all the best. Sometimes it feels like you are the only one who is starting out on a journey. Nice to know I am not alone.

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Im on the 27th!

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Is everyone traveling with someone else? My kids are still in school so my wife won't be able to come with me unfortunately.

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My surgery is on Sat. May 28th with Dr. Illan as well traveling from Cali. I was approved thru my insurance company but I have chosen to visit Dr. Illan who has much more experience than the two I've researched in the U.S.A. im not afraid, my mind is made up. I'm prayed up and ready to do this for me. Many blessings to you all. Let's Go:)

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My surgery is on Sat. May 28th with Dr. Illan as well traveling from Cali. I was approved thru my insurance company but I have chosen to visit Dr. Illan who has much more experience than the two I've researched in the U.S.A. im not afraid, my mind is made up. I'm prayed up and ready to do this for me. Many blessings to you all. Let's Go:)

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Mine is the 27th ith Dr Illan!!

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My Aunt is coming with me. My husband didn't want me to go alone but couldn't come because of our small children.

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I leave tomorrow and have really enjoyed the visit, the surgery seems like it was a small part of this trip even though it will be so life changing. I have had ZERO gas pain and my pain has all been very manageable. I've been out walking with our concierge Juan both days at the recovery house. I was up and walking around the hospital pretty quickly as well. I received the DVD of my surgery (per my request) yesterday and actually got a big kick out of watching it last night. I'm really happy with my decision and really glad I stayed in the recovery house and explored the area a bit. Now, tomorrow I finally see my boys - it'll be five days away from my babies. Hopefully the pain is just as easily managed with the munchkins :)

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I leave tomorrow and have really enjoyed the visit, the surgery seems like it was a small part of this trip even though it will be so life changing. I have had ZERO gas pain and my pain has all been very manageable. I've been out walking with our concierge Juan both days at the recovery house. I was up and walking around the hospital pretty quickly as well. I received the DVD of my surgery (per my request) yesterday and actually got a big kick out of watching it last night. I'm really happy with my decision and really glad I stayed in the recovery house and explored the area a bit. Now, tomorrow I finally see my boys - it'll be five days away from my babies. Hopefully the pain is just as easily managed with the munchkins :)

So glad to hear it went well!!!! I can hardly wait till Thursday!!!

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@@JoLyn

We will see you Thursday!​

Whoa thursday?? Its Friday right???

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@@JoLyn

We will see you Thursday!​

Whoa thursday?? Its Friday right???

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Friday May 27th :)
Cant wait!!

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