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I give up on Dr Duran

UPDATED FROM LaLaBBL
1 month pre

So my tummy tuck is scheduled

LaLaBBLJuly 3, 2013
$5,000
I'm getting a tummy tuck here in NY my doctor is very well respected and says I am an excellent candidate. I was evaluated and 37% of my fat is all in my abdomen and trunk...I was excited up until my father started giving me a hard time about my weight I am 5'5 212lbs. Saying I'm wasting my money because if I lose weight ill just have loose skin. Now I'm having second thoughts. I can't take my stomach anymore though anyone that has a large abdomen after pregnancy or extreme weight loss doesn't understand it literally feels like you are carrying a tire around your waist 24/7 I'm adding a photo and would like any suggestions or advice on what you think I should do this whole thing has turned my feelings from being excited to upset :(

LaLaBBL's provider

Agustina Hilario Duran, MD

Agustina Hilario Duran, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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a_newme
July 3, 2013
Hey girlie, dont let anyone steer you away from what you want to do. if you have already talked with you doctor and he says you are good canidate then proceed!!! in the meantime think about ways to change your lifestyle: eating right & exercise. Good luck with your journey!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!
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Randbee
August 5, 2013
Being honest, Just think now if you are 215 and 5.5 and you get a TT, you will still have some excessive fat and if you lose weight that would be another potential surgery to remove that excess skin, I really think you should try and get down to at least 165 before you get a TT, the only reason I say that is because of the outcome of your results as well as spending your money, I personally would not want to spend all that money twice. I am @ 145 and I had a baby and ALLLLL of my weight is in my stomach so I can sympthazie with you, however, rushing now because your not happy with your stomach will only hurt later when you lose and that weight and have to go through this process again. Work hard and lose that weight, then go for it full force! Good Luck Hun
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LisaGonnaGetaBooty
August 5, 2013
Hi hun I just read your blog. I totally understand what you are going through, I have some muscle separation from my 2nd pregnancy. I am unable to have flat nice stomach unless I get a TT I was also 220lbs I am also 5'5 I was told to lose weight in order to achieve maximum results. So I went to a weight loss clinic and was prescribed phendimetrizine I am now 160lbs and getting ready to see Dra Duran. You can do it sweetie!! But ultimately it is your choice good luck.
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Ms. SeeherAssfromdafront
October 13, 2013
Hi lisagonnagetabooty how are you? I may heard back from dr. Duran. We all understand that she's a busy woman but geesh lol. But I'm excited. She suggested a TT but I haven't had kids so that's what's making it difficult for me. I plan on losing more pounds but I'm wondering will she still suggest a TT. Did she for you, once you dropped your weight?
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Ms. SeeherAssfromdafront
October 13, 2013
I just heard back.. Sorry typo.
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newbodyforme02
August 31, 2013
I thought I was the only one to give up on Duran...it's totally impossible to get in contact with her....ugh
hourglass38
November 1, 2013
did you get your procedure done?  
UPDATED FROM LaLaBBL
2 months pre

Attempt with insurance...

LaLaBBLJune 19, 2013
So a few weeks ago I decided to go to a plastic surgeon here in New York to get a quote about my stomach. I'm leaving the lipo sculpting and bbl to someone that knows what a donk is lol anyway my insurance is covering a LARGE amount because my stomach hangs and I have rashes I still have to come out of pocket $5,000 which is nothing compared to what a tummy tuck cost. at first I was like no f this im just gonna get everything done in DR but after thinking about this over and over I decided I'm gonna do it. I know ill be safe and this is an investment in my body. After healing from the TT which is scheduled for July 11th I will be going to DR for a BBL lipo and possibly a breast lift. I keep beating myself up about the money I'm putting out for my first surgery (TT) but I feel in my heart I'm making the best decision

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Vivie
July 3, 2013
cupcake21
November 13, 2014
Hi hun I'm not sure if you still get on here lol but how did you get your insurance to cover some of your plastic surgery?
UPDATED FROM LaLaBBL
2 months pre

Pissed!!!!

LaLaBBLJune 19, 2013
Dr duran is impossible to get in contact with she posted on her wall in Spanish to contact her assistant Elizabeth...well Elizabeth hung up on me 3 times. How are you gonna have an assistant that doesn't speak English? I'm livid because my phone bill is through the roof now from calling DR because no one can answer a damn email. I think I'm going with yily

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chauvenet58
January 30, 2016
Hello
I called this number (347) 779-0624 spoke to Stephanie the Surgi Coordinator I was told to send my photos to this web address info@draduran.com and I would get a quote within 48hrs, you can try this number it's a New York number they are 4hrs ahead of California..
Be Blessed
Giving4698
May 5, 2019
Thank u
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