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    Good luck!!!
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    Hope it all goes well with your surgery. All the very best. Looking forward to hearing from you on the Sleeved side.
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    Conrats on making the choice to change your life. I was sleeved Jan 12,2013 by Dr Sergio Quinones and it was the best thing I could have done. I am part of a great support goup on Facebook. It's for people who are thinking about weight loss surgery, pre-op and post-op. The group it set to secret. No one on your facebook page will know your a member of the group or see any post you make. If you feel that this will help you along your journey, message me and I will add you to the group. Find me on Facebook stacyeckel@gmail.com Good luck on your journey.Stacy
  4. Thank you for checking in! I am doing really good i booked my flight today for April 9 so now its official! Im so excited
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    Hi Hi lol just checking in to see how you are doing.
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    Wanted to make sure did u get added to my group
  7. Thankyou for the private message explaining yourself that was really sweet. I have decided not to go with Dr. Almanza because unless I'm 100% comfortable with the situation then I don't want to be in it. I decided with Dr. Sergio Quinones because he's a lot more personable and only does 4 surgeries a day rather than 10 to 12. I am only 21 and don't have any medical problems tributed to my weight but I know if I don't do this surgery that ill never get the weight off on my own. I understand your concerns with him because I have the exact same ones. Who did you end up going with and how isnyour progress?
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    Sara
    I am sorry so many people took my comments in a negative light. That wasn't my intention. When I joined the forum I got frustrated because I could find few members who did not use Dr. Almanza. As I read through old threads I learned to forum is managed by his company.

    That's not a bad thing but I have since found other forums with many more members (vertical sleeve talk) there are thousands more members with lots of experience. And they do have forums on self pay and Mexico.

    I am not opposed to Mexico but there are increased risks with it. I read that his small hospital is not really equipped for a severe medical emergency. And keep in mind if you have any complications your insurance will not cover it.

    I believe it is a personal decision and if you are fairly healthy w few co-mornidities your level of risk is definitely lower.

    Good luck to you in your journey. Ann
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About hihopes
Sleeved or not sleeved:
I have had a gastric sleeve.
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I had surgery on April 9 2013. Now I am four months out and 50 lbs down. :)
Location:
Indiana
Occupation:
Daycare
Name:
Sara
Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
Dr. Quinones
Surgery date:
2013-04-09

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3 weeks from today ill be sleeved!

by hihopes on 03-19-2013 at 01:41 PM
I'm shocked I'm not freaking out but I'm actually calm about the whole thing. I haven't had any hoops to jump through and so far its been smooth sailimg. Im not worried about starting my 2 week diet next Tuesday either. However I am kinda disapointed in my self for going a little crazy with food the past week since I feel like its the last time im really going to be able to eat.. I guess more than anything I just hoping im determinded enough to lose the weight after my surgery.
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packing...

by hihopes on 03-11-2013 at 03:28 PM
I was hoping to get all my stuff that I'm going to need for my trip to Mexico in a carry-on bag so I wont have to walk to the baggage claims and get lost and all that good stuff. Lol this is my first time on a plane plus I'm going by myself. So my question is do you think I willow be able to fit all my things in a carry on bag plus my purse?
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Just Booked My Flight! :)

by hihopes on 03-03-2013 at 03:22 PM
It won't be long now till I can tell people about my surgery experience hopefully it will be good story. Is anyone else going to Dr. Quinones on April 9th?
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