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I HAVE AUG 21 DATE WITH DR. JIMERSON I NEED TO SWITCH WITH SOMEONE TO NOV-JAN (PM IF INTERESTED)!!!

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I knew I had gained a lot of weight. I've been...

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I knew I had gained a lot of weight. I've been doing a lot of nothing lately in my spare time, but I didn't know I was 222lbs!!!! I've never been this fat. I'm only 5'2" so I'm sure this looks horrible. I won't even look at a mirror right now. Somehow I will find the courage to take some before pics. I am starting my diet/workout routine today. Sometimes life gets hectic, but I just can't believe I let myself go like this! I was just 158 a year ago! Ladies I'm depressed about this...deeply. Jimerson was going to schedule me for surgery in December, but I can't! I'm too fat for surgery right now! I'm praying I can lose all of the weight by the middle of February. I know I can lose it all in 3 1/2 months. I just have to stick to it and pull some motivation from somewhere. I expect you ladies to hold me accountable so I will regularly update with my weight loss journey. Ugggh :(

Weight loss program start date: Sunday, November 4, 2012
Starting weight: 222lbs (this is horribly embarrassing)

The Plan:
Phase I:
Diet will consist of 1200 calories, low carbs, fresh fruits, vegetables and lean protein, no sugar 6-7 small meals
Exercise: Monday-Friday Insanity; Everyday 20min Cardio Kickboxing with Jill Coleman (Comcast On Demand)
Goal: To reach 199lbs, at this point Phase I will be over

Phase II:
Diet: HCG diet 40 days, followed by 3 weeks of fruits, veggies, and protein, no sugar
Exercise: 30 minute daily Walk (you're not suppose to do strenuous exercise on HCG)
Goal: To reach 169lbs

Phase III:
Diet: HCG diet 21 days
Exercise: 30 minute daily Walk (you're not suppose to do strenuous exercise on HCG)
Goal: To reach 155lbs

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Andrew Jimerson, MD

Andrew Jimerson, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 4, 2012
hey boo. good luck on your diet. Just wanted.to.say i dont think you need hgc if you just eat right and stay active. That stuff is not good for you, especially going into surgery.
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November 4, 2012
thank you! im going to ask Dr. J about the HCG, I have a in person consult with him this month
November 4, 2012
yeah i would def. ask him. Either way i wish you all the best. Dont go on a diet make a lifestyle change. Its easier than you think have fun with it!
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November 4, 2012
I agree with brandnew.
November 4, 2012
I love the fact how you have a clear and concise plan before your surgery! Hope God gives you the strength to keep it going, you'll do great! You've decided to go with dr. J?
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November 4, 2012
Me too and thank you Culona! You make me feel so much better. I am just praying that I stick to it and keep up. That's pretty much why I decided to share this with everyone. It may give me a sense of more responsibility and accountability. Yes, I decided on Dr. J. I did a phone consult with him last month and I'm going to Atlanta this month to meet him in person. I'm going to ask him about my dieting then.
November 7, 2012
Anytime hun! I have a feeling you'll manage just fine! Don't worry too too much on losing the exact number of pounds just as long as you stick to your regimen - cause that's what's most important, then the last few pounds will eventually melt off! The hardest part is actually getting started.. I remember when I got a gym card and how hard it was getting started, but after the 3rd time going I was hooked and couldn't STOP going (well atleast couldn't for a year hahaha, now I stopped and food has taken over LOL!). I'm so happy for you, hope dr. J is and has exactly what you're looking for in a doctor!
November 4, 2012
hey im on the hcg diet. im on day 3. i really hope it works for yu.
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November 6, 2012
yea it works! how long are you doing it?
November 8, 2012
30 days. how much have yu lost with it? i keep trying my best not to cheat :(
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November 4, 2012
Sounds like you hv a good plan. We r here to support you.
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November 6, 2012
Thanks bbeautiful2 for the support!
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November 8, 2012
I am rooting for you girl. You will loose the weight. You have a plan and you will follow it. Stay positive and strong.
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I've been thinking about everything. I'm leaning...

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I've been thinking about everything. I'm leaning more towards Jimerson primarily because of the lipo limit is 1 liter higher. He's going to be able to take out more of my fat, that means more for my hips and ass! I'm 100% sure that I will not do any sort of tuck during the BBL surgery. I just want the doctor to focus on taking out fat, sculpting a nice waist, big ass and hips. I will get a tummy tuck and breast lift 3-6 months after the BBL. One thing at a time! I just really have to step up my workout routine and get in complete shape to get the best results I can with my body and help with my recovery.

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October 9, 2012
I was in the same boat, you have to go with your gut and what you like the best. I choose Jimmerson because i like his sculpting and projection better. He just seems to know how to shape. From what I have seen he works the whole figure not just the butt. But it has to be something your cofortable with so you dont feel regret. Best of luck... :-)
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October 23, 2012
Exactly, I like what I've seen him to do the hips, ass, everything. You booked yet?
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October 23, 2012
Welcome to Team J Curves!!!
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October 23, 2012
MiamiNights what hotel you found with that deal? I will def be checking into that
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October 23, 2012
thanks lady! The hotel is Guesthouse.
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October 30, 2012
Yes! I love seeing Dr. J on VH1 right now. He sounds the same as he did on the phone with me lol. Can't wait til my in person consultation!
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October 30, 2012
It is so funny watching him try to be serious when they are joking and he tried not to laugh.
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October 30, 2012
Its hilarious! You know she getting her ass done too, but they acting like she only getting lipo. Why would he ask her to not sit on her butt for at least 2 weeks and to lay on her stomach???? YUP! She's getting a BBL too! hahaha
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October 30, 2012
I know I caught that
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October 30, 2012
Girl! I just heard him say "Im going to put 700 in"..yup ccs to the butt. Its too exciting. Too bad she aint keeping it all the way 100 about the butt surgery. But who cares, I wouldnt either!lol
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October 30, 2012
Ikr, from what they did show her waist looked good.
October 30, 2012
Sheneneh came into my room right before I went in for surgery. She showed me her booty! Haha she was hilarious. She told me Dr. J was gonna hook it up for me and not to worry. And he HOOKED IT UP FOR ME!!! Haha she was NOT lying! But she looked good. She was so excited to look good as well.
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October 30, 2012
That's what I thought too. But then I looked at her butt, Iam like uh no she got a booty already but I guess why waste the fat.
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October 30, 2012
oh wow girl! when did you have surg? im excited
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October 30, 2012
I just watch the episode again when he did her consultation and I see where Dr. J told her he would add fat to her hips and butt. Wow this girl has alot of courage, she told everybody on national tv, what im essentially hiding. Go Shekinah! lol
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Yesterday Angel from Dr. Mendieta's office called...

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Yesterday Angel from Dr. Mendieta's office called me. Dr. Mendieta also recommended that I get extra work done on my stomach because of the extra skin. Dr. Mendieta recommended a tummy tuck. The difference is he's saying I should wait until 3-6 months after the BBL to do the Tummy Tuck. Dr. Mendieta is not charging me extra to lipo all of my extra areas (full back, bra roll, etc) but I must remember that the limit in Florida is 4 liters, and it's 5 liters in Georgia where Jimerson performs surgery. Mendieta also won't charge me extra to place fat in my hips, but he's charging me an extra $1,000 because I've had lipo before (about 6-7 years ago).

Mendieta price including hips, extra lipo areas $9,850
My price because I had lipo previously $10,800

Mendieta is about $1700 cheaper than Jimerson, but I figure I won't base my decision on price because it's all the same at the end of the day. Although the surgery in Miami is cheaper, I'm spending more money on gas to drive there and hotels. Mendieta's deposit is 20% down (I'm paying cash, not sure how it is for those financing). Jimerson's deposit is $500.

Travel breakdown
Jimerson Gas- $150 vs Mendieta Gas/tolls $300
Jimerson Hotels (found one for $326 for 8 nights)
Mendieta Hotels (condo $800)

At the end of the day, I might only spend an extra $1,000 going to Jimerson. I've decided to get a Tummy tuck with Azurin or Lagrasso 3-6 months after the BBL to flatten my tummy. So now I have to choose between these 2 guys... Jimerson or Mendieta?

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October 6, 2012
Oh you need to be quoted for Mendietas work? If I'm not wrong it says that BBL's cost 9k for now.. But then again if you're getting a slight tuck then it might be more..
October 6, 2012
Mendieta seems to be the sculpting king, whereas Dr. Jimmerson is the projection king. Are you looking for a great silhouette vs a donk looking booty or a donk looking booty over silhouette. The fact that Dr. Mendieta does not charge separately for hips says that he is more holistic with his approach and focuses on changing your entire figure as opposed to just giving you a nice butt. Dr. Jimmerson on the other hand will give you a nice DONK. It boils down to Shape vs. Booty. This is how I see it, fat grafting is not guaranteed period even with the best doctors because your body might not take the fat period. So for me I would like to know that even if the fat went away, I would be at least left with a nice silhouette.
October 6, 2012
Also the legal limit for fat removal in an operating center is 4L is Florida whereas it is 5L is Atlanta. So if you have more fat to removed then Dr. J has the ability to take out slightly more fat.