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Dr. Cortes....I Have to Gain Weight and I Already Feel Fat! -Houston, tx

UPDATED FROM lgreffin88
6 days post

I had my follow up yesterday and that nasty tube...

WORTH IT$9,503
I had my follow up yesterday and that nasty tube taken out. Being in this new girdle makes me feel better its just not long enough so the bottom of my legs swell like crazy. I did read that herbal diuretics helps with water so I'm going to try that ASAP!

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Wilberto Cortes, MD

Wilberto Cortes, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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you look great i like your result, where did you get your garment from?
The hospital provided my first garment and Dr. Cortes gave me the second one during my follow up on the 10th.
Oh Baby!!! My surgery is tomorrow with Dr Cortes and your pics has pumped me up!!!!
MsBossLady I hope everything is going well today! Happy healing!!!
You look great!!! We have a lot in common, I have 2 kids and I am trying to gain weight for my Surgery at the end of May. I am 5'3 and 140lbs it is impossible for to gain weight :( Ideally I want to atleast gain another 5lbs, what did you do to gain weight??
Even when you don't want to eat, you just have to keep going. Eat at night is what a few people told me. I tried and it helped a bit. Calamari is pretty high in calories and I love it so I just ate bunches of it.
Oh and thank you!!!
Hey girl, your looking good. Dr. Cortes hooked you up and it fits you perfect. Happy healing and yea I'm into herbs and they tend to work so I think that would be wise for you to try. Happy healing
Wow you look great!!!
UPDATED FROM lgreffin88
3 days post

I have to be honest so everyone knows what they...

I have to be honest so everyone knows what they are getting into. The procedure hurts right after and sleeping and laying on your belly sucks initially. Today makes day 3 and I'm starting to feel a lot better so don't be discouraged or sad about your decision because day 3 makes a world of difference . Even tho the swelling is ugly and uncomfortable I can still see where my body is heading after all the water and bruising is gone.

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Aww look at you! Congrats! You sound way better than me at day 3! Your booty looks beautiful. Recovery isn't fun but it will all get better over time
Thank you IamBlkBeauty! How long have you had your BBL?
Looking Gud Lady so excited for you can't wait for my turn. Will cont to follow your journey.
Thanks MoCurves. I realized that although I went thru the procedure I still want to see pics of how I will turn out and after the beginning people stop posting pictures. So I will be that one person to keep at it.
Just checking on you to see how your doing?
Dr.Cortes done his thang on you, girl your looking good and I can surely see where your body is heading after your final results. Happy healing and take it one day at a time.
Thanks Vitallove! I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel
UPDATED FROM lgreffin88
1 day post

I am done!! Now I can't wait to heal!

I am done!! Now I can't wait to heal!

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Omg its huge lol. Dr. Cortes is da best!!!!can't wait till he does my BBL
Marie I'm so happy I just can't wait until I can show it off!!! I'm gonna add more post op pics in a week or so.
He is going to get popular on here, I only seen a few women use him and he does a good job, u look great and happy healing?
And he is so excited about what he does. Can't wait to see him Wednesday to get the tube out!
Oh My Goodness... your butt is big. Dr Cortes does an amazing job. I go to him in December for a tummy tuck, more lipo, and he's adding hips. I already had my bbl with Salama. Congrats on your new booty ;-)
Thanks guerabooty!! I am in so much pain but its totally worth it! How long did it take for you to start feeling better?
U look great!!!!
Thank you! Dr Cortes is the man!!
Yeah I'm scheduled for sx in June with him. How many cc's did u get?
Little......he stuffed 950 CC's in each cheek.
He told me he was going to put in 900 into each cheek and 100 into each hip. After my consult and reading other reviews I wanted to ask for 950-1000. I was also thinking about asking can I wear a open compression garment versus a closed.
950-1000 I think will give me the projection I'm looking for. I love his work!!! Did you take a picture in to show him the results you were looking for??? I just want to be sure I cross my T's and dot my I's... I think I'm getting nervous....
LittleMs.... I always forgot to show a picture but, he knew exactly what I wanted and needed by looking at every area of my body he could pull fat from. All I had to say is I want a BIG butt and he made it happen. He may be able to put more or less in for you it depends on your size and body shape I guess because he said I am small and 950 is all he could stuff in lol. He still did great