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Hello my surgery date is March 27 In Mexicali with Dr. Aceves. I am getting nervous and would like to talk to others that will be traveling to Mexico.

Dawna :mad::rolleyes:

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Hello my surgery date is March 27 In Mexicali with Dr. Aceves. I am getting nervous and would like to talk to others that will be traveling to Mexico.

Dawna :thumbup::crying:

Hey good luck, I went last April to "Obesity goodby" In TJ Mexico no prob, flew down from Sac in the morning, had the lab work done then surgery in the afternoon, spent the night in the hospital, they took good care of me no pain went to the Grand Hotel TJ (5 Star) for 1 night could have stayed another night this was included in the cost of the procedure, but I flew home the next day good to go, back to work on Thursday Oh surgery was on Monday. e-mail if you want more info

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Hi.. Im Getting Banded March 12 In Tijuana By Dr. Huacuz...

Ill Let You Know How It Goes .. But So Far Every Boady Had Been Very Helpfull And Even Though I Live 20 Min From The Border .. They Are Going To Pick Me Up .. And Drive Me Back

Exciting .. Isint It

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I was going to go to Huacuz but after a seminar he had in Florida and some research I decided against it.

I can actually say now that it is Feb..." I am getting my surgery next month!) It is exciting.

Dawna:thumbup:

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Hi Zetagal, I know what you mean about being nervous/excited. I started to bite my nails and I haven't done that in 10 years. That was a habit I could break unlike this weight issue of mine. Seems I have alot of stress and tension too. I wonder if this is the norm for pre banded folks?

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Hi -

i'm getting banded 2/28 in Juarez by Dr. Rodriguez at Hospital Angeles. The hospital is just a few months old and is supposed to be awesome, from what I have heard. You will find lots and lots of great information on this site. I am nervous, yes, but excited to start this new journey in my life.

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Hi, I am going to Mexicali, March 7th. I am so excited I can't hardly sleep. Dr. Aceves is my Dr of choice.

I've prepared for everything, I went and picked out the cutiest pajama set, cute fuzzy slipper socks for the hospital, and of course all of the yummy liquids etc....for the first few weeks.

Anyone else going to Mexicali, Dr. Aceves March 7th?

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me too! I arrive on the 6th, procedure on the 7th! Nina has been great, emailing almost every day when i first was checking into it. and when i called, right away she knew who i was, how is that for personable. when i call to make a regular dr appt in the states, i have to give all my info, ss#, birthdate, etc. its like a credit check, but nina knew who i was, i like that. i'm so excited to begin my new life!

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me too! I arrive on the 6th, procedure on the 7th! Nina has been great, emailing almost every day when i first was checking into it. and when i called, right away she knew who i was, how is that for personable. when i call to make a regular dr appt in the states, i have to give all my info, ss#, birthdate, etc. its like a credit check, but nina knew who i was, i like that. i'm so excited to begin my new life!

Are you "C" in real time? Just wondering if you are the same person I saw posting on Dr. A's boards.

I'm going to Mexicali for a fill next week and I'll be there when you are there. It will be nice to meet you!

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