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Username: 4maria
Location: NJ
Member Since: 10/9/2007
BMI: 38.8
Surgery date scheduled
Surgery Type: VSG (11/30/07)
Surgeon: Guillermo Alvarez M.D.

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Surgeon Testimonial

Guillermo Alvarez M.D.
Dr. Alvarez and his staff were great. I can't say enough wonderful things about Susan, Rosie and Pricilla. My entire experience in Mexico was positive. Don't let the idea of "Mexico" scare you. The hospital was cleaner than most here and the attention your given is deffinitly better than you receive in the States. I will never regret my choice.

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Comment by judyanne on 11/27/07 6:36 pm

Friday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench!

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I am 43 years old, married with 2 children. I live in New Jersey and I am tired of this weight. I tried for too long to convince myself that it didnt' matter but it does. I have high blood pressure and recently starting to experience knee pain, and a lot of trouble breathing when I do the most simplist things. I have thought about this over and over and over and now.......I am just doing it!!!!
My biggest concern is I am afraid that I am not being a good role model for my daughters. One is a little over weight and I don't want her to think that this is the answer. I want her to eat right and exercise but how can I have her do that when I am doing this. I just have to let her know that I am doing this because I love them and want to be here to see them grow. I hope they understand.

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March 27th, 08
on March 27, 2008 9:21 am

i feel great. I am down 45 pounds and going strong!!!!

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Update
on January 2, 2008 8:02 am

Well it's a little over a month post-op and I am feeling really good. I did over do it a little over the Holidays and paid for it but it was a lesson learned.
I have no complaints to speak of. I feel pretty good and having no problems with solid foods. I am down 21 pounds and very excited.

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1 week after surgery
on December 7, 2007 3:56 am

I can't believe it's a week but here I am sipping on broth. I am trying to adjust to not eating and it is more difficult than I thought. I guess I am mourning the loss of food but I am sure that will change soon. I still am so happy with my choice and I am looking forward to what tomorrow brings.

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11/6/07
on November 6, 2007 7:32 am

I am making the call to schedule this week. I am excited beyond belief but also a little nervous. I will be making the trip to Mexico alone because husband has to stay with the kids. That's ok, I feel I will be fine. All of these wonderful people I have met through this site have made me feel so comfortable and confident that I will be just fine. I am hoping to maybe have a "sleeve buddy" with me. We'll see!!!
I am still gathering as much info as I can about what to expect after the surgery and everyone here has been great.
Thanks for everything that you have given me.

Maria

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