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What can I do about the swelling? Still very swollen 2 weeks post op.

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Hello ladies. I'm going to have Brazilian butt...

Jay Zem
$11,900

Hello ladies. I'm going to have Brazilian butt lift & a tummy tuck & lipo done on my flanks, abdomen and back all at the same time. My concerns are how I'm going to position myself while sleeping as well as during the day for a min of four weeks. My dad said to use a inner tube so I don't put pressure on my new booty :)
I'm super excited to have my new body but extremely nervous as well. Im very scared of the pain & the recovery. The only thing that keeps me positive is the results.


I'm turning 30 in sept. 11, 2013 & my husband & I along with some friends are going to celebrate in Jamaica so the thought of me wearing a bikini again is motivation to go theo the surgery.

As of now I am gaining weight, so far I've gained 13lbs & I'm super depressed about it. My husband wants to take me out & I just want to stay home in baggy clothes. Me gaining weight has really taken its toll with my self esteem as well our marriage. I don't feel sexy what's so ever & it effects our sex life as well. He reassures me that he's still into me all the time.

Has anyone have the same procedures as me if so do you have any tips? How was you recover? How did you cope with the pain? When Dod the pain subside?

I will post my pre op pictures as soon as I figure out to lol.

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Miguel Gallegos, MD, FACS

Miguel Gallegos, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM Jay Zem
5 months pre

So I have my 2nd appt with Dr. Gallegos Monday oct...

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So I have my 2nd appt with Dr. Gallegos Monday oct 22
This my oppratunity to ask tons of question I didn't ask the first time. Any suggestions?
So being that there is only two ps in nm that do the Brazilian butt left I went to both for a consultation. The one I didn't choose said that he will not do lipo on my abdomen only flanks & hips I have nooo shape as it is. Then he said that my incision would be going across of course but also going up near my belly button. Do for what he was going to do he was charging 1500 & some change & said I'll give you a discount on lipo on your abdomen after & that was an additional 2000 so 17000.00 wow! Ummmm no!
So the doc I'm going to said he would do all this procedures I listed above as well as injecting fat into my hips to give me more of an A line body shape as of now I have an H shape... Can we say Eeew I hate my body shape lol.

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UPDATED FROM Jay Zem
5 months pre

So I put on my jeans today.. Ugh they don't button...

Jay Zem
So I put on my jeans today.. Ugh they don't button anymore :(
I feel like I should lose weight for now & try to gain like a month before but I'm afraid I won't gain enough on time. CAN'T WAIT FOR MY SURGERY!

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October 18, 2012

Hi Josie, welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. Your surgery date will be here before you know it! I'm sure the other BBL ladies will give you lots of advice and support, it's a great community here.

Please do keep us updated on your progress.

October 18, 2012
Yes I have found this website to be helpful as well as supportive. :)
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October 18, 2012
hey girl, sorry i didn't want to keep posting on someone else page. you will not be able to upload pictures from your phone. you can only do it from a pc. and yes, i was not able to sit for 6 weeks. if you look at my pics you can see the difference in my butt after i started working out.
October 18, 2012
Thank you for your response. Well that sucks I really wanted to post some today. I don't have a computer just my iPhone & iPad. Lol we are probably the house hold w/o a computer.
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October 18, 2012
try the ipad but i dont think that will work either. yeah if sucks. and check out my profile for tips on driving and sitting during the 6 weeks. I am currently at my 4 weeks of my 2nd BBL and still use the same pillows to sit. good luck
October 18, 2012
Yes I'm def going to use the same method in my car as well as at home. I seen another girl get use a camping chair & cut out a hole.
October 18, 2012
Thank you :) I'm going to need it.
October 22, 2012
finally posted pics lol
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October 22, 2012
Welcome! Did you get a quote from Dr. Gallegos?
October 22, 2012
Thank you :) yes for both he is going to charge 11,900 & some change..
October 22, 2012
That's with lipo to abdomen, flanks, back. Tummy tuck & brazilian butt left. The other doc here wanted to charge 18,000.00 for 1/2 the work plus he was very unprofessional.. Didn't know what to charge super unorganized & office was yucky.
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October 22, 2012
I live in Albuquerque and I too want a TT with BBL but I think 11,900 is to expensive. I been looking to do my surgery in Mexico for half the price. I heard a lot of good reviews with Dr. Campos I'm waiting the quote from them. Keep us updated on your journey to a new u :)
October 22, 2012
Yes it's a bit much but I will b comfortable knowing if there is any complications he will be near by. When do you plan on having your surgery?
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October 22, 2012
I'm planning on having my surgery in May 2013. I will be be staying seven days at club med for my recovery. I heard very good things about club med. I'm so excited to have BBL and TT done. It's going to change my life for sure :) Let us know how your meeting with Dr. Gallegos goes today.
October 22, 2012
o thats awesome.. i totally forgot to ask if i was going to be sent home the same day or stay. i agree... having these surgeries will def change my life as well. i never had curves in my life so im pretty excited. although im super scared. i updated my profile.