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Fighting for my Life

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14 days post

I've been in ICU since Monday already underwent 2...

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I've been in ICU since Monday already underwent 2 emergency surgeries, I'm currently fighting for my life. Not worth it.

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Salvador Pantoja, MD

Salvador Pantoja, MD

Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 476 Reviews
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May 1, 2013
Wow omg what's going on? What happened? My prayers are with you.
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May 1, 2013
What happened? I hope your going to be ok :(
May 1, 2013
I'm going to be praying for you hun. I'm so sorry something like this happened.
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May 1, 2013
wow....... praying for you.... please inform us of what happen?
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May 9, 2013
Omg I hope all is well
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1 day post

So ladies its over, I officially went from no...

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So ladies its over, I officially went from no booty to lots of booty, thanks do Dr Pantoja! I was going to update last night but my people wouldn't get off the phone, 1st let me say that the offices and staff are wonderful. Everyone is so kind and they make you feel at home! It's like you're the only patient they have! Which leads me to this.... You are not the only patient they have, that office was so busy when I got there! Ok, 2 post op tummy tuck girls were there, 3 pre op girls came in to pay deposits, and the phone was constantly ringing so don't get frustrated when you can't get an email quote response immediately bc they are trying and when you do get your response it'll all be worth it:-)

So on to my surgery day, I got here *to TJ* around 8:15 am yesterday, took then 992 from the airport to the train station hopped on the blue line to San Ysidro, 45 mins later I was walking into Mexico, looking at these 3 gorgeous Mexican police officers (lol) then hopping in a cab! Off to the office we went, got lost bc he heard the street wrong but after calling Nadia we were there in a heart beat:-) walk in, elevator up, opened his fancy glass doors and all the people in the office that were patients or with patients were telling me how lucky I am to have been in the states and find this doctor bc he is truly amazing, they were not lying bc as soon as 1 girl walking out, in comes walking the amazing Dr. Pantoja! Handsome, funny, gave me hug, and asked me if I was ready to get some labs work done, Nadia took me to get my blood done (grrrrh) I hate needles, after we came back in the main office to do my EKG, spoke with the doctor about what I wanted and within 30 mins I had been up to my room, stripped down, got my IV, walked to the OR, hopped on the table, got doped up by the anesthesiaologist (also a gem!) and was officially in surgery. Now I will say this my girl (mbones, who looks awesome, like seriously cutest little figure and big booty and boobs!) she did report saying that she felt awake, this is a TRUE statement I could even feel a few things, not pain just awareness, which I'm kind of glad I felt it bc I can report this, he treats your body well, he wasn't throwing me all over the place and doing messy lipo, it was straight strokes and he took his time, I have heard of girls having results issues bc of how there doc didn't even straight strokes. But other than tuning in once or twice I was out and comfy, much like I am now, laying in the bed on my stomach, which to me is my only pain, if I couldn't see my arms, legs, or booty then I wouldn't believe anything had been done, on a scale of 1-10 my overall pain might be a 4 but that's all bc I had a gut he had to get down with the lipo. Drain spots aren't in pain but I did drain something terrible through the night jeeeezzzzeeee! If they would take the catheter out I woulda walked last night bc I understand the precautions. I don't have any post op pics up yet but I promise they will be up soon after my pre op 1s are. Anyway I'll be updating when I get to my hotel, peace and love girls!

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April 18, 2013
het girlie checking on u have you crossed over yet?
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April 18, 2013
thank you so much for the update ... glad all went well ... happy healing ;-)
April 18, 2013
You're welcome, it's no walk in the part, I mainly feel like it's bc of stiffeness and the rumors are true, you skin is about as tough as wet tissue so keep the garment on, I get to shower tomorrow so I'll make sure I put up pictures.:-)
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April 20, 2013
glad to read everything went well! i cant wait to see your pictures :D
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April 21, 2013
How are you feeling? I hope you are well. Drink a lot if cranberry juice and pineapple
April 21, 2013
I do need some juice, is it normal that I've had no appetite since sx? It's weird I'm usually eating like crazy but now I can only have a couple bites.
April 21, 2013
Thanks for updating us. I'm glad everything went well. I'm super excited to meet Dr. Pantoja. Everyone talks about what a caring doctor he is =) what kind of painkillers are you taking and were you able to get wheel chair assistance?
April 21, 2013
I didn't do wheelchair assistance or pain killers while in Mexico but when I get all the way home I'm going to do hydros bc feeling everything is no bueno lol.
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April 24, 2013
Wow thanks for all the details, I'm scheduled for May 15 and I am so nervous but when I hear your girls reviews it puts my mind at ease thank you and happy healing:)
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18 days pre

Sooo just a question, where do I got for...

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Sooo just a question, where do I got for wheelchair assistance at the airport?

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March 31, 2013
you may wanna ask Nadia...cause Dr P can give you a note!
March 31, 2013
Heyyy where did you find abdominal boards?
March 31, 2013
LipoExpress :-) it's under "Beauty" I believe, it's $20.00, $31.00 after shipping and handling. I just got mine and it's small (in size) but I think after lipo it'll fit perfect right on top of the abdominal section, and it's cushioned with a hard middle.
April 15, 2013
I so wish I was going with you...dont live that far from Bham.. Are you getting more excited? We are lurking out here and are anxious and excited to hear about your post and pre op preparations. God Bless
April 15, 2013
I'll be updating as soon as in done and I'm going to put up before pics tomorrow:-)) I'm more excited than nervous, the nerves are gonna come on the flight I'm sure! Lol.