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    Re: Today is the day!!! Surgery day is here

    I am so glad you have had a wonderful experience! It sounds like Trinity is a top notch bariatric services provider! Happy Healing!
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    Re: Today is the day!!! Surgery day is here

    I'm am thrilled for you! I love your outlook on your body being your responsibility to take care of. I can't wait to watch your weight drop!!
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    Re: Trinity Medical in Tijuana

    I am waiting to hear about your experience! It is between OCC and Trinity. Trinity is cheaper so ideally that would be best. But I haven't heard about anyone's experience yet. Also, I love that...
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    Re: Trinity Medical in Tijuana

    Rick called me the other night after I did an online inquiry. Are you going over there alone?
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    Re: Trinity Medical in Tijuana

    Hi! I am looking into this group too. Did you book? They seem most qualified for the price. I can't find much online about them in terms of reviews. I did notice their Facebook page is brand new. I...
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    Re: Gastic balloon patient failure

    Be glad you went with something more permanent than the balloons. They cost me $7,000 and I've gotten no where but a possible ulcer... I hope you are doing well recovering from surgery! I think I...
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    Re: Staples and stitches

    Hi Sandra,
    Do you currently live in Asia? Is that why you chose to have surgery in Asia? I have contacted two doctored who don't do sutures over staples and they were both very attentive to every...
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    Staples and stitches

    I have read that a few doctors use both staples and stitches during the sleeve procedure. It seems to be safer to prevent leaks. But is it really safer? Has there been a study done on the success...
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    Re: Any Dr. Verboonen People?

    Glad to hear thi! I feel more comfortable with going to Cancun. Is it manadatory that you stay in the B2B Hotel? My husband is going to come with me and I thought it would be a nice vacation to go to...
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    Re: Any Dr. Verboonen People?

    That is who I am considering booking with. How was your experience?
    Alison
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    Re: Sleeve or Bypass?

    I have no health issues...yet. My PCP keeps telling me I have got to lose weight before I become a diabetic. My PCP doesn't think surgery is the answer but I am unsuccessful with everything I try. I...
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    Sleeve or Bypass?

    I am considering the sleeve which is why I joined this forum, but why should I choose the sleeve over the full bypass? I currently have the Reshape Gastric Balloons in and have lost 5 pounds in the...
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    Re: Gastic balloon patient failure

    I see the nutritionists once a month. Some of the protein bars I was eating had a higher carb count than recommended. And for snacks I was eating granola bars. It's just so easy to grab a granola bar...
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    Re: Gastic balloon patient failure

    Thank you for your response. I agree that I should figure out the bigger cause of my appetite and failure at losing weight. It's so difficult. I am an emotional eater, for sure!
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    Re: Gastic balloon patient failure

    I got the balloon placed October 19, 2016. The first week was pretty terrible. For the first 2 mo the I threw up once or twice a week. I am always hungry. I am trying to stick to a high protein diet....
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    Gastic balloon patient failure

    Hello new friends,
    I currently have the gastric balloons in and have not lost any weight. I wasted $7,000. I am now considering Gastic sleeve or maybe bypass for a more permanent solution. I have...
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