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January 2017 Sleevers with Dr. Fernando Garcia

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YMof4    11

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Hello everyone, I am new here and would really love some feedback from sleevers that had the procedure in Tijuana with Dr Garcia. I am a single mother of 4 wonderful children, which makes me nervous as heck if anything was to go wrong. I am scheduled for January 28th!! I have all kind if emotions and questions. Any feedback would help!!

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YMof4    11

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Thanks Carun68!! How are you feeling?

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Clementine Sky    708

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I had the VSG with him in August of 2015 and had a very positive experience, no complications, and have exceeded my goals. Best wishes to you!

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YMof4    11

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Glad ur both doing great! Thanks for the feedback! What would y'all recommend for packing?

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Caryn68    24

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Slippers, comfy for the hospital....I wore a light "house coat" that zipped up the front...legging or soft pants for the hotel days and a couple of shirts. Toiletries that you might want ie toothbrush. Something for entertainment. Dry mouth spray was a G-d send. Download Google Translate for while you are there if you don't speak Spanish. Night nurses aren't fluent but will get someone who is if they can't communicate.

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YMof4    11

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Got almost everything on the list except the dry mouth spray, I never thought of that! Thanks for the advice. I started my pre-op diet today and so far, so good!

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almost40ish    58

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Has anyone gone to/ plan to go to Dr Vazquez, his partner? I picked him to save a few bucks but I can't find any reviews on him directly & I'm getting a little nervous. Should I switch to Garcia?

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almost40ish    58

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Hello everyone, I am new here and would really love some feedback from sleevers that had the procedure in Tijuana with Dr Garcia. I am a single mother of 4 wonderful children, which makes me nervous as heck if anything was to go wrong. I am scheduled for January 28th!! I have all kind if emotions and questions. Any feedback would help!!

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best of luck to you!!!!

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YMof4    11

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Hello everyone, I am new here and would really love some feedback from sleevers that had the procedure in Tijuana with Dr Garcia. I am a single mother of 4 wonderful children, which makes me nervous as heck if anything was to go wrong. I am scheduled for January 28th!! I have all kind if emotions and questions. Any feedback would help!!

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best of luck to you!!!!

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Thank you!! I am starving and nervous all at once, but I know this is temporary and it will be worth it!!

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YMof4    11

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Had surgery this morning, still at CER and very sleepy. Everything went good.

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