Tummy Tuck Sx Date Feb 2016 - Dominican Republic, DO

Mommy of 3 yr old twins needs her body back!!! Im pretty thin 5'5 120lbs.
Jose león is my doctor 10000% sure. I started off looking at Dra. Tania Medina. But I noticed EVERYONEEE Ended up with an infection on they're T.T. ?? She does good lipo, but since I'm only getting a TT, that's an HUGE factor for me.
Then Dr Goico, part of me wishes I would have gotten a quote from him but never did. So w.e which brought me to dr león.
Ugh LADIES this is the only doctor that I've heard of that you actually get a REAL CONSULTATION with. (Before D.R.). He called me the next morning after I contacted him for a consultation (On his INTERNATIONAL # with a NY area code heyyy lol). I'm Puerto Rican so I know Spanish, but he speaks PERFECT english! He learned it as a kid he told me and studied all his med school books in English because "that's the lanuage of medicine" he said. Soo anyway SUPER EXCITED that he called. That really just washed my fears away! Hes funny and personable. I asked for lipo and TT & got an email quote from Georgina, his assistant (for $4,500) when we were on the phone he said I would benefit from just a TT alone ($3,000) because I don't have much fat besides on the front of my stomach (Dreaded Twin Skin). He said i wouldnt be a vixen (which i already knew) but i will have an hour glass figure and it would be the same (just an hourglass fig. Not a vixen) If he did lipo. BUT he left the choice up to me #iKnowThatsRighttt. Might do lipo anyway. I'm undecided. I'm looking to do Surgery around ending of Feb 2016 if anyone is looking for a Sx buddy from NY :) ! Well thats all for now. Gonna start ordering all my supplies and clothes to bring to DR (will do an review of that when it's complete) now also gonna start taking my vitamins (he said Vitamin C & B Complex). I'm also gonna take liquid chorophyll 1x a day just because i KNOW my hemo is low until I take my CBC and determine if I should increase it or not. Trying to think if I missed anything... Umm $200 deposit that gets deducted from Sx cost.

If anyone is recently Post-op...
TEN TIPS TO SPEED UP POST-OP RECOVERY (A MUST READ)
Very informative article below. 

Healing from a surgical procedure can be a complicated and frustrating experience. Outcomes may be different than expected, complications may arise, and the need to stay at home to rest and recover might be longer than planned.
Instead of merely lying around and waiting for time to heal your surgical wounds, engage in some simple proactive tools to help the recovery process:

1. Diet - eating well for recovery.
Reduce salt. Salt encourages our body to retain water, so get rid of unwanted swelling by eating foods that are low in sodium.
No Gatorade. It may seem counterintuitive, but the sports drink is filled with sodium encouraging water retention.
Increase protein. Protein is essential with wound healing, muscle and skin re-growth and repair and prevention of hair loss. Make sure that every meal or snack includes a good source of protein.
Decrease Sugar. The intake of sugar can suppress the immune system, upset the body's mineral balance, and increase fasting levels of blood glucose.
Eat small amounts many times throughout the day. - Especially to avoid nausea and bloating.
Wine. Wine works as a diuretic, so consuming a glass of wine post-operatively can be helpful for post-surgical swelling. Do not mix alcohol with any prescription drugs.

2. Move! - to increase circulation and the flow of lymph fluid.
Walk. Rest for the first 24 hours, then slowly get back into your normal daily activities as tolerated. In the early stages of post-surgical recovery many physicians request that heart rate is not to be elevated. An option for this is walking in a neighborhood or mall at a normal shopping pace, not an exercise pace. You can do this for any length of time. Quit if you experience fatigue, dizziness or experience nausea.
Exercise. At three weeks post-op most patients are free to exercise again. Be sure to check with your surgeon and comply with their specific post op instructions.

3. Hydration - drink low-calorie, non-carbonated beverages.
Water, Skim Milk, Diet Nestea, Diet V-8 Splash, Tea, Diluted Fruit Juice (about 4 oz. /day), Flavored water (i.e. Propel) and Crystal Light. - stay away from Gatorade due to high levels of sodium
Watermelon. This tasty fruit is filled with water.

4. Rest - listening to the needs of your body.
A week or so after your surgery your conscious mind may be telling you that you 'should' be getting back to your 'normal' life. Remember that your body's in trauma for 6 weeks following the surgery. Heed what it's telling you to do. Sleep if it says that you're tired, eat if you experience hunger pains and drink if you feel thirsty.

5. Soulstice Peri-operative Therapy - our integrated manual post-operative techniques.
Lymph Drainage. To reduce unwanted swelling
Fascial Reorganization. To reduce lumps, bumps, and tightened connective tissue and muscle.
Facilitated Stretching. To aid and guide a patient back to proper mobility and function.
Scar Manipulation. Combating scar thickening and to help tissue normalization.
Stress Reduction. Helping to calm the nervous system so that people feel better about their surgical experience, and alleviate post-op depression.

6. Clothing - knowing what to wear.
Itching. Consider using a men's basic tank top underneath your compression garment for itching issues. These t-shirts are nice and snug and conform to the body, unlike a regular t-shirt would. Don't hesitate to cut to size.
Drain Holders. Consider attaching shoe strings to your drains to help in the shower.
No Tight Waistbands. Avoid wearing anything that's binding in the midsection following a lipo procedure. That includes elastic waistbands and belts.
Garments. If you've been directed to wear one, be sure to purchase two, so that you can wash one while wearing the other. When garments become loose remember that they're not working anymore.

7. Stretching
Large Exercise Ball. Use to stretch post-surgically and break up adhesions (great after lipo procedures) Rotate in all directions. Lay on back, sides and stomach.

8. Self Massage - in between treatments at Soulstice.
Mechanical Massage Units. Great for 'at home' self massage - especially for tummy tuck and lipo procedures. Soulstice recommends a Homedics unit that has a contoured head - perfect for thighs and flank regions.

9. Scar Care
How to minimize a scar. There are many ideas and suggestions of ways to decrease the size of a surgical scar. We've discovered that the applicator (a.k.a. your finger) is the most effective tool to help minimize your scar. The act of 'rubbing' the scar is the best way to stimulate blood flow, therefore encouraging the flow of skin-rejuvenating oxygen and nutrients.
Ointments. Some of these include vitamin C, silicone dressing, or Mederma scar cream. While these may or may not be effective, we have found that applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly on a completely closed and sealed scar, and covering with an adhesive bandage, is the best way to minimize the appearance, feel, and look of a scar.
Silicone Sheeting. Helps to keep a scar warm and moist, therefore aids in scar healing.
Sunscreen! Newly formed scar tissue has no pigmentation. Avoid sun exposure on your scar for a minimum of one year after your surgery. Sun exposure on scars may cause permanent discoloration. A stick sunscreen will provide the most protection. Alternatively, a sunscreen lotion with a minimum of SPF 15, broad-spectrum protection and Parsol 1789 is also acceptable. Be sure to check with your physician for their particular sun screen recommendations.

10. Itching
Sarna Ultra Anti-itch Lotion. This product may be found at a local drugstore.

From: http://www.soulsticewellness.com/clients/10-tips-of-post-operative-care/

Looking for a recovery house with Hospital Beds.. I know Marias RH has them but, I haven't read many reviews on them. So if anyone knows of a GOOD recovery house WITH HOSPITAL BEDS please let me know !!!