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Dra. Medina Review
Medina and her staff have been very helpful since day one. Always answered any questions I had.
Ok, mom and I were scheduled for labs on Tuesday April 12 and I was supposed to have surgery on April 13 and my mom on April 14. Labs went well and didn't take too long. After labs we met with Loren one of Medina's assistants to go over costs, sign paperwork and pay up. Loren right away told me that if my hemo wasn't good enough I wouldn't be able to get all things done. I was ok with that but I was praying that my hemo came back good. After signing paperwork and paying her she stepped out and came back in after about 2 minutes. She asked my mom what her hemo was before she left the states and told us her hemo was good but then turned and told me mine wasn't. No explanation of how low my hemo was or nothing. I asked her then since I wouldn't be able to get all things done would I be reimbursed for what I don't get done and she said yes. I just didn't like how an assistant comes to tell me that it can't be done. I asked her if I could talk to Medina about my choices and she said Medina was in surgery until 3pm it was 12pm. So then we decided to just leave and I would talk to her in the morning about my choices. I really wanted my boobs and tummy tuck. Lipo and BBL could wait. So off we went and headed back to the RH. BTW We stayed at Tropical Deluxe not at My Home Recovery. It was about 6pm when we get a whatsup from one of the other assistants that my mom needed a ct scan done and if we could go to meet the neurologist at 7pm and asking my mom if she could have surgery the next day after my surgery. My mom wasn't prepared for surgery the next day...mentally. It's not like we have our own car to drive around in. We couldn't get the driver to take us in time so then my mom had to go to a local hospital to get the ct scan at 8pm we had no idea what we were doing and that was another $100. Ugh! Ok so we went got it done and went to bed hungry because we can't eat after 10pm the night before surgery. Mom was getting surgery done the next day too!
We got up at 3am to be at Cecilip at 5am for my surgery to be at 6am. We get there and we were asked by one of the nurses if we had our Xrays. Huh?? We never had xrays done and we weren't told about getting them done. We asked Loren before we left if that was all she said yes we can leave never did she mention xrays. Ugh! Medina came right away and took care of everything got her personal driver to take us to get xrays. In less than an hour we were back. So my surgery was delayed to 12pm. No big deal just wish the assistants were a little more alert and organized.
I talked to Medina about my options after we got back from xrays. At first I told her I wanted just a tummy tuck and breasts no lipo and no bbl. But she suggested I get tummy tuck, lipo and a little bbl. She said my body would look better contoured with the tt and lipo together. I think I made the right choice. I will just get me some good Victoria Secret bras for now.
So around 11:30am I took the blue bill and next thing I know I woke up during surgery while they were doing lipo on my back. I didn't feel anything but i could hear Medina talking with her team. I woke up again when I heard her snapchatting me saying "look at this beautiful butt and little waist" I was so happy I knocked out again. lol
After surgery I woke up when they were bringing my mom in the room after her surgery. I really felt no pain at that time. Later on that evening I started feeling a little discomfort but nothing painful. The next day is when the pain came and the shortness of breath. The doctor told me it was normal from the muscle repair. I started feeling a little hot and sure enough I had a fever and Medina came in to tell me I would need a blood transfusion. I really didn't want it but I was very weak and pale. I had to stay another night there at Cecilip and I was discharged the next morning. Medina's Team came in with a beautiful Orchid plant and a cute shirt with her logo. That was very nice of her to do. Take the time to show appreciation.
The 3rd day was the worst!!! Pain, discomfort and swell hell!!!! I was so depressed and frustrated. I looked worse than I did before surgery. My back and ass connected from all the swelling in my back. So i had a massage done every day and OMG it's pretty painful when you are so swollen and sore. It wasn't until my 1st post op appt w/Medina that my swelling was down (5 days post op). I was walking a lot better but Medina told me I still had to walk hunched over. So I did and my back didn't like it one bit. I hate my stage two faja!! It's so uncomfortable. Yes it makes my body look amazing but I still hate it. lol.
Would I recommend Medina .....? YES 100% I am in love with my results and I am only 15 days post op which means it will only get better. I am not going back to her for my boobs I plan on doing those here or Mexico.
Future dolls just remember to stay positive. Be ready physically and emotionally. I missed my family like crazy while I was gone. Be ready for lots of discomfort.
Thank God everything went smoothly! It's so worth it!!!
Ok, mom and I were scheduled for labs on Tuesday April 12 and I was supposed to have surgery on April 13 and my mom on April 14. Labs went well and didn't take too long. After labs we met with Loren one of Medina's assistants to go over costs, sign paperwork and pay up. Loren right away told me that if my hemo wasn't good enough I wouldn't be able to get all things done. I was ok with that but I was praying that my hemo came back good. After signing paperwork and paying her she stepped out and came back in after about 2 minutes. She asked my mom what her hemo was before she left the states and told us her hemo was good but then turned and told me mine wasn't. No explanation of how low my hemo was or nothing. I asked her then since I wouldn't be able to get all things done would I be reimbursed for what I don't get done and she said yes. I just didn't like how an assistant comes to tell me that it can't be done. I asked her if I could talk to Medina about my choices and she said Medina was in surgery until 3pm it was 12pm. So then we decided to just leave and I would talk to her in the morning about my choices. I really wanted my boobs and tummy tuck. Lipo and BBL could wait. So off we went and headed back to the RH. BTW We stayed at Tropical Deluxe not at My Home Recovery. It was about 6pm when we get a whatsup from one of the other assistants that my mom needed a ct scan done and if we could go to meet the neurologist at 7pm and asking my mom if she could have surgery the next day after my surgery. My mom wasn't prepared for surgery the next day...mentally. It's not like we have our own car to drive around in. We couldn't get the driver to take us in time so then my mom had to go to a local hospital to get the ct scan at 8pm we had no idea what we were doing and that was another $100. Ugh! Ok so we went got it done and went to bed hungry because we can't eat after 10pm the night before surgery. Mom was getting surgery done the next day too!
We got up at 3am to be at Cecilip at 5am for my surgery to be at 6am. We get there and we were asked by one of the nurses if we had our Xrays. Huh?? We never had xrays done and we weren't told about getting them done. We asked Loren before we left if that was all she said yes we can leave never did she mention xrays. Ugh! Medina came right away and took care of everything got her personal driver to take us to get xrays. In less than an hour we were back. So my surgery was delayed to 12pm. No big deal just wish the assistants were a little more alert and organized.
I talked to Medina about my options after we got back from xrays. At first I told her I wanted just a tummy tuck and breasts no lipo and no bbl. But she suggested I get tummy tuck, lipo and a little bbl. She said my body would look better contoured with the tt and lipo together. I think I made the right choice. I will just get me some good Victoria Secret bras for now.
So around 11:30am I took the blue bill and next thing I know I woke up during surgery while they were doing lipo on my back. I didn't feel anything but i could hear Medina talking with her team. I woke up again when I heard her snapchatting me saying "look at this beautiful butt and little waist" I was so happy I knocked out again. lol
After surgery I woke up when they were bringing my mom in the room after her surgery. I really felt no pain at that time. Later on that evening I started feeling a little discomfort but nothing painful. The next day is when the pain came and the shortness of breath. The doctor told me it was normal from the muscle repair. I started feeling a little hot and sure enough I had a fever and Medina came in to tell me I would need a blood transfusion. I really didn't want it but I was very weak and pale. I had to stay another night there at Cecilip and I was discharged the next morning. Medina's Team came in with a beautiful Orchid plant and a cute shirt with her logo. That was very nice of her to do. Take the time to show appreciation.
The 3rd day was the worst!!! Pain, discomfort and swell hell!!!! I was so depressed and frustrated. I looked worse than I did before surgery. My back and ass connected from all the swelling in my back. So i had a massage done every day and OMG it's pretty painful when you are so swollen and sore. It wasn't until my 1st post op appt w/Medina that my swelling was down (5 days post op). I was walking a lot better but Medina told me I still had to walk hunched over. So I did and my back didn't like it one bit. I hate my stage two faja!! It's so uncomfortable. Yes it makes my body look amazing but I still hate it. lol.
Would I recommend Medina .....? YES 100% I am in love with my results and I am only 15 days post op which means it will only get better. I am not going back to her for my boobs I plan on doing those here or Mexico.
Future dolls just remember to stay positive. Be ready physically and emotionally. I missed my family like crazy while I was gone. Be ready for lots of discomfort.
Thank God everything went smoothly! It's so worth it!!!
I am back at home and feeling better!
The swelling has gone down so much, thank GOD! I came back to work and my booty isn't liking it. I try to stand up as much as I can. My boppy pillow goes everywhere with me. This booty isn't about to disappear on me. haha. I am going to do a FULL review on Medina and Tropical Deluxe Recovery Home. Overall my experience was good so far no major complications. Just follow your PS instructions!!! So now I can't wait to be fully recover and back to my workout routine. I feel so weak I need my Zumba and weight sessions at the gym. But at least my tummy is FLAT!
I'm finally back at the recovery house
So after having a high fever but no infection I'm back at the RH. Medina is an amazing doctor that truly cares about each and every patient. She even brought us some flowers after we got out of surgery. What doctor does that? She personally went and checked on us twice and even changed my bandages on my tummy tuck. She gave me the body I have dreamed of. Today is 2 days post op and I'm very swollen. Tomorrow I get my massage and I'm hoping some of these swelling goes down. The main pain and discomfort is on my booty and back. But girls let me tell you that Medina took all that back fat off!!!! No more bra fat. Victoria secret here I come.
Provider Review
Plastic Surgeon
Wilfredo garcia no 5 arroyo hondo., Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
Medina is hands down the best!! She is an amazing person and surgeon. I would recommend 100%! Communication was easy with her and she answered all my questions.