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Hello Ladies!
I figured it was only right to add some photos. I'm totally embarrassed. But I am on the road to improvement. I want to lose at least 30lbs before I have surgery. I am starting the gym and idealshape meal replacement shakes this Sunday. I've been eating more fruit and trying to drink more water. I will also begin taking Collagen+C and One A Day for women active metabolism. I am not giving up this time!
So Sad!
Hello everyone! I just came across this article from Channel 7. Very Sad Story! We must be aware of whats going on. After all, safety first...Right! Not trying to bash anyone, just sharing information. Have a good day!
Thursday, July 10, 2014
NEW YORK (WABC) --
An apparent botched surgery claimed the life of a mother from Long Island.
Rachene Hutchinson, like many women, flew to the Dominican Republic to get cheaper plastic surgery.
But the low cost had a high risk.
Her family says she died on the operating table.
Now they're caught in an international legal tug of war.
"This is so devastating. We can't believe it. It's still like a nightmare. My daughter is now coming home in a box," said Diane Shields, Rachene's mother.
Rachene Hutchinson green hoped to enhance her appearance and found a more affordable way to do it by traveling to the Dominican Republic.
The Long Island woman died from complications after getting liposuction and a tummy tuck last week, her three young children and their dad were there.
"There's no way to make up for her. I got to raise three kids here without a mother and they're so young and all the stuff she would do for them. It was so much. There's no way we can ever replace that," said Miguel Corporan, Rachene's husband.
"I am very, you know depressed, because this is very difficult for all people who stay with her," Dr. Hector Cabral said.
Diane Shields' called the doctor who performed the surgery to find out what happened to her daughter.
Dr. Hector Cabral said it could have been a heart attack, but he still doesn't know.
So Eyewitness News called to get answers, but was told Dr. Cabral was in surgery.
Rachene paid $6,500 for the surgery, a fraction of what it would cost in the U.S.
A handful of American women have died at the Santo Domingo facility and dozens more complain online that they were disfigured.
28-year-old Beverly Brignoni died in February after getting a tummy tuck and liposuction.
Two years ago, 31-year-old Ericka Hernandez died after getting a tummy tuck, liposuction, and butt implants.
"I saw the website. It looks great. You would think this was the place, but it's not. It's a death palace," said Jasmine Shields, Rachene's sister.
Last year, the New York Attorney General's office fined Dr. Cabral more than $20,000 and sent him home for unauthorized practice of medicine, because he recruited patients in Washington Heights by examining them in beauty salons.
But a spokesperson says because the surgeries were done in a different country the office can't pursue tougher charges.
So Rachene's family is going after him themselves by hiring an attorney and hoping to shut him down.
"If he would have been in jail from the last women he killed my daughter would be alive today," Diane Shields said.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
NEW YORK (WABC) --
An apparent botched surgery claimed the life of a mother from Long Island.
Rachene Hutchinson, like many women, flew to the Dominican Republic to get cheaper plastic surgery.
But the low cost had a high risk.
Her family says she died on the operating table.
Now they're caught in an international legal tug of war.
"This is so devastating. We can't believe it. It's still like a nightmare. My daughter is now coming home in a box," said Diane Shields, Rachene's mother.
Rachene Hutchinson green hoped to enhance her appearance and found a more affordable way to do it by traveling to the Dominican Republic.
The Long Island woman died from complications after getting liposuction and a tummy tuck last week, her three young children and their dad were there.
"There's no way to make up for her. I got to raise three kids here without a mother and they're so young and all the stuff she would do for them. It was so much. There's no way we can ever replace that," said Miguel Corporan, Rachene's husband.
"I am very, you know depressed, because this is very difficult for all people who stay with her," Dr. Hector Cabral said.
Diane Shields' called the doctor who performed the surgery to find out what happened to her daughter.
Dr. Hector Cabral said it could have been a heart attack, but he still doesn't know.
So Eyewitness News called to get answers, but was told Dr. Cabral was in surgery.
Rachene paid $6,500 for the surgery, a fraction of what it would cost in the U.S.
A handful of American women have died at the Santo Domingo facility and dozens more complain online that they were disfigured.
28-year-old Beverly Brignoni died in February after getting a tummy tuck and liposuction.
Two years ago, 31-year-old Ericka Hernandez died after getting a tummy tuck, liposuction, and butt implants.
"I saw the website. It looks great. You would think this was the place, but it's not. It's a death palace," said Jasmine Shields, Rachene's sister.
Last year, the New York Attorney General's office fined Dr. Cabral more than $20,000 and sent him home for unauthorized practice of medicine, because he recruited patients in Washington Heights by examining them in beauty salons.
But a spokesperson says because the surgeries were done in a different country the office can't pursue tougher charges.
So Rachene's family is going after him themselves by hiring an attorney and hoping to shut him down.
"If he would have been in jail from the last women he killed my daughter would be alive today," Diane Shields said.
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Hello Ladies. I found myself reading reviews everyday since I found RealSelf! I am 100% sure of going to Dr. Almonte. I have gotten quotes from 6 other doctors, but I have made my decision. Once I have a set date I will contact Gianna Colombo to see if she has space in her RH. I feel like I will be well taken care of there. I am up in the air on whether or not I should stay at RH for full 10 days or just stay for 4 days and then go to a hotel. Decisions, decisions, decisions!!! So many things to think about. I have been reading and see different iron supplements to make sure that Hemo is up to par..just can't decide which one to purchase. I also feel that since I don't plan to go for surgery until the beginning of 2015, that I should start taking the vitamins needed at this time. I plan to start 2 months before surgery. I do plan to start my weight loss in the next few weeks because this will promote a healthy change in my lifestyle. I really want the most out of this surgery. All I think about is a new start to happier life. My confidence will be through the roof! I'm tired of choosing to stay home versus going out because of my lack of a decent figure.
I'm thinking about going to my primary doctor to do testing now, this way I'm aware of any issues and if any, have them straightened out way before surgery date. I do plan to get meds from primary before surgery, if they will provide scripts. Some doctors don't want to be helpful in that way. Some do. So at least I can find out beforehand, may have to change primary in order to get meds. On another note, I have several lists written out for supplies for surgery. I will go over them and decide what I need to purchase. I work in a hospital so maybe I need to network and see what I don't have to purchase. Don't want to over pack at the same time, I want to have what I need too.
Congrats to all the ladies that had surgery since my last post. I'm sure it was life changing. And thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Whether you know it or not, you ladies give others courage and faith by sharing...that means a lot!! Thank You!! LuvYaSelf
I'm thinking about going to my primary doctor to do testing now, this way I'm aware of any issues and if any, have them straightened out way before surgery date. I do plan to get meds from primary before surgery, if they will provide scripts. Some doctors don't want to be helpful in that way. Some do. So at least I can find out beforehand, may have to change primary in order to get meds. On another note, I have several lists written out for supplies for surgery. I will go over them and decide what I need to purchase. I work in a hospital so maybe I need to network and see what I don't have to purchase. Don't want to over pack at the same time, I want to have what I need too.
Congrats to all the ladies that had surgery since my last post. I'm sure it was life changing. And thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Whether you know it or not, you ladies give others courage and faith by sharing...that means a lot!! Thank You!! LuvYaSelf
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Plastic Surgeon
Calle Manuel María del Castillo, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
So far, communication is great!! Looking forward to actually meeting Dr. Almonte and her Staff.