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So my very best friend (more like a sister) and I...

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Wannab2cute
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So my very best friend (more like a sister) and I had our consult yesterday. We went to his conroe office. Very nice office, friendly staff, wait time wasn't long at all. She drove from Galveston and I drove from SW Louisiana. My husband and I had tons of questions and he very patiently answered them all. We both paid our $500 dep and scheduled for sept 20.
Just a lil about me... Over the past 7 months I've been on a weight loss journey. Starting at 222 now at 177. I'm 5ft 1/2 inch (that 1/2 in does count :) Dr Cortes told me to maintain only. I was a little bummed about that cause I still feel like I need to lose 20 lbs. I'm a SAHM with 6 children (2 of which are step children) I only say that cause they are not here full time. I have a very supportive husband and I feel like I've worked hard and this will add to my confidence.

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May 23, 2013
Congrats to locking in your date! I'm planning in seeing Cortes for my bbl and ba in October/November :) I'm 5'5" 140 lbs now but he told me to be 165 lbs for sx (after losing over 80 lbs in past yr n half) which made me sad too but gonna trust him to take out all the fat n put it in my ass n hips..
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May 24, 2013
Congrats to you too. Its taken me 7 months so it will be a mental adjustment to go from lose lose lose to just stay... Lol
May 25, 2013
I feel u and for me it's a crazy mind fu*k to go from slimming down and toning to gain gain gain. :( I just gotta remind myself that it's all for a good cause *sigh* will def allow myself to slowly gain the 30 in August. Can easily gain that in 3 months. Hopefully I can get away with gaining 20 lbs ..
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May 25, 2013
I told my husband that I will lose 5 more so I have some"play" room. 4 months seems like a long time to stay when I wanna lose
May 27, 2013
I feel you.. But yes sept is right around corner (yay) so you'll be great :)
May 24, 2013
Congrats on your weight loss! I know its probably hard to stop the weight loss after you have been doing so good but the bright side is that Sept. is right around the corner. So excited to follow your journey and I know Dr. Cortes will give you exactly what you want. You gone look good girl!!!!!!!!!!
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May 24, 2013
Thank you. At first I didnt know if I could go through with it but now Im so excited!
UPDATED FROM Wannab2cute
1 year pre

Obsessed much?

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Wannab2cute
Ever since I've decided to make this wish a reality I've become obsessed. I have an addictive personality to begin with. I've slowly turned my bad habits to good ones. Overeating to calorie counting, smoking to working out. I like to think that I'm just keeping myself informed, realistic and prepared. But throughout the day I think of the surgery several times. I read blogs, reviews, look at pics. I run through all the "what ifs", I think about how I will look, what I will tell people if they ask, how to deal with family/friends who disapprove. Anyone else in this boat?

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UPDATED FROM Wannab2cute
1 year pre

Out of towners, post op issues?

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So I see a few ladies have had to go back and get cortisone shots and/or new garments because what the initially got didn't fit or compress correctly after surgery weeks after surgery. So for those of us who are traveling what do we do? How do we even know if we need the shots or new garment?

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May 30, 2013
Do any of you feel its not safe to gain 20-30 pounds in such a short time? That's what im scared for & also your skin stretching and causes stretch marks after the weight gain.. Also, was Sept. the earliest he could get you in or did you elect for that date, i have a consultation week after next.. Just trying to see. Thanks.
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May 30, 2013
I picked that date. He was booked all June, most of July and a few days in August (I believe). We are paying cash so we needed to get a few checks in so that's why I picked sept
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May 30, 2013
is your quote for the bbl only? I emailed him pictures for a consult but I'm thinking about just flying there for a consult in person
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May 30, 2013
My quote covers dr fees hosp stay aftercare insurance garments anastesia for a BBL. I agree with Dr Cortes that separating the surgeries is best.
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May 30, 2013
Ok thank you. I'm aiming for a surgery date in September as well. good luck to you!!!
May 30, 2013
Congrats on your sx. I am considering Dr Cortes. I will definitely follow you. Congrats on the weight loss as well.