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    Re: Hotel Post-Op Almanza

    I stayed at the recovery house and had a great experience. My guest had to sleep on the couch the first night because all of the beds were taken by patients but the next night we each had a bed. ...
  2. Re: Some serious respect for you two week liquid pre-surg folks

    My doc prescribed phentermine for me. I used it for several months prior to surgery and needed a refill for the last 2 weeks and she gave it to me. My doc is in the US and I had SX in Mexico. I...
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    Re: Well, Part of the Process is Change

    You go girl. Life begins when you let it!
  4. Re: Wendy's Journey - Update, Second Thoughts, More Opinions, and Questions.

    I was back at work 6 days after surgery and took a weekend mini vacation the next weekend. I was back to full steam when I got home and haven't slowed down since. I was really tired but that's...
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    Re: Ex Fat Bucket List ...

    OMG Joshua, you have the same list as I do only I can add another couple. I have these as my scheduled treats for weight loss. When I hit 250 I'm going zip lining, 220 (would be 225 but the weight...
  6. Thread: ????

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    Re: ????

    When I told my PCP the price difference between out of pocket in the US and out of pocket in Mexico she was all for it. She even did pre op tests just to be on the safe side and have documentation...
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    Re: My Mexico Journey!!

    Splendaa not to worry the meds they give you work. I did ask for a sleeping pill shortly after I got to the recovery house so I could "sleep it off" it worked for me. It also seems that the folks...
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    Re: Is anyone drinking caffeine yet?!

    I was a Coke Zero addict before surgery and watched one of the nurses at the recovery house who has a sleeve drinking Coke. I asked him how long and he told me I could have my favorite beverage...
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    Re: Help! 3 more lbs to lose 100!

    You are AWESOME////////! Where are you in the Valley? I love South Texas.
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    Re: Pre Op Liquid Diet

    I chose to use Medifast for 6 weeks prior to surgery. I did their 5 in 1 plan...5 Medifast Meals (shake, soup, powder mixed with water) then chicken or fish and a vegatable or salad for dinner. ...
  11. Re: thinking about getting "sleeved" by DR.ALMANZA...

    I got home from surgery last night. I'm doing great. I'm forcing myself to rest today since yesterday was such a full travel day. I have head hunger, thinking I need to chew but no stomach hunger....
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    Re: Follow up care

    Good to know, thanks for sharing. I"ll check with my PCP when I go in for my annual and to have my stitches removed.
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    Re: Follow up care

    My PCP did a full pre op and will follow up with anything I need t home. I also purchased the 12 month insurance through Dr. Alamanza that pays my airfare and any medical expenses I may have; that's...
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    Re: Surgery with Dr.Almanza in Mexico

    I'm at the clinic right now!!! They take care of everything even brining in lunch for our guests. Can't wait to tell you guys who the rest of the journey goes. I have my IV in and labs done now...
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    Re: Did you use Sick Days or Vacation Days?

    I told my boss why I would be off. She reminded me I couldn't work from home if I'm on sick leave so I told her I'd take annual leaven and she told me I'd get her fired! I decided to take a few...
  16. Thread: Vsg

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    Re: Vsg

    Me too, when do you get to San Diego?
  17. Thread: Our Journey

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    Re: Our Journey

    Hi Kar,
    I'm having surgery with Dr Almanza sometime toward the end of July, tenativly scheduled for July 28. I really appriciate the details you provided. I have some other questions if you don't...
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