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not doing it
UPDATED FROM ladyluck93
3 months post
Changed my mind
$7,600
I decided it was more important to focus on my health instead of bbl.
Ladies please help.
I hope you take the time out to read this.
My name is Valerie. I'm 19 and from The Bahamas.
I have always been pretty private with my I have always been pretty private with my personal life and struggle and I've always had slight social anxiety. So please bare with me.
Growing up in my hometown, I had big dreams and aspired to move to America to follow my dream of being a singer. I have been writing songs and singing since I was 7 years old and it has always been a passion of mine. As I got older, I started to get into makeup artistry, photography and graphic design, so the four are basically my life.
Now to get to the point of this whole fundraising effort....
It all started when I was about 13 and I found a lump in my left breast. I was afraid and I let my mom know and we went to the doctor and later found out it was a cyst.
It wasn't serious, it went away on its own so I was relieved.
Then during the ages 14-15, I realized I started to sweat ALOT and as a teenager trying to grow up and deal with everyday challenges and making friends, it was really hard and I walked around in school in a jacket to hide the stains, no matter the weather, I was always the jacket girl. I was embarrassed.
I thought my body was just different from everyone else and boy was I right.
When I turned 16, was when I first discovered I had a lump/bump/boil on my right underarm. At first, I thought maybe someone had used my deodorant or I was allergic to it. I went to the doctor and he told me it could possibly be because of shaving with a dirty razor and many other reasons (practically blaming me for what was happening). It was there for a week, then it ruptured and there was puss everywhere (sorry it grosses you out), I was so scared but also relieved because the boil hurt every time I tried moving my arms.
When the boil burst, it left a hole/ulcer/wound at the site of the boil and a year went by and it hadn't healed. I didn't pay it much attention because it wasn't big and no one could see it.
I was concerned about what other people would think, but I didn't know at the time that it would be the start of a nightmare.
Ever since that one time, it became a reoccurring thing guys.
After being tired of other doctors telling me it was something that I was doing wrong and blaming me, I decided I needed to see a person that knows skin... A DERMATOLOGIST!
At my first visit, I got my body examined and she left the room, my stomach was in knots, and when she came back, she said "there's good news and bad news.. Which one do you want to hear first?"
I looked at her with fear in my eyes because I thought it was fatal or leprosy, I was freaking out in my mind.
Basically, that's when she told me it was Hidradenitis Suppurativa (that name sounded like a whole other language to me, a name I have gotten so used to getting a confused face reaction from people when I tell them)
The good news was that it wasn't contagious, but the bad news was that there's NO CURE.
Only certain treatment methods that may or may not work for me.
I spent months as my doctor's guinea pig basically, and nothing worked. The ointments, the pills, the suggestion of losing weight ... Nothing worked.
At that point, I was just tired of it all. The medication had side effects and I was sick most of the time, then on top of that I was being told I had to lose weight? Certainly WASN'T a confidence boost for my decreasing self esteem.
As time went on it only got worse,
It went from being on my underarms, to tricep area, to my right breast to my inner thighs *sighs*
I went the rest of my teenage life pretty much feeling depressed and wondering why it was happening to me and no other family members had it. Researching it, I found out it was supposedly hereditary. I felt targeted and hopeless. I cried every night.
I felt so ashamed of my body and I wore clothes that hid my bandages. I was in pain almost daily and I was popping ibuprofen like candy, yet no one would assume so because I always kept a smile on and did my makeup to hide my sorrow inside.
I found myself caught up in the social networking phenomenon and not wanting to go outside and meet people the normal way or live life as normal. I was afraid of getting rejected in relationships and never getting married and all types of thoughts floated in my mind and still do.
When I turned 18, I started to really dig deep and search online for cures, treatments, natural remedies and everything I could think of.
I was sick of being SICK!
I came across many good ideas that helped with the pain, but along the way while on their search, I came across message boards and groups filled with people that have H.S. (PEOPLE LIKE ME)
I read their stories and day by day it broke my heart. I hate this diseases. It ruins lives and makes people miserable. It's debilitating and i discovered the depression and suicide rate is through the roof!
Why doesn't the average person know about this? Why should we have to suffer in silence and embarrassment? A CURE NEEDS TO BE FOUND!
First off, this condition is so misunderstood in my opinion. Most doctors either haven't heard of it, or have an incorrect idea of why it happens.
I was tired of being in pain, not being able to go places or take baths without wanting to cry because of the soap burning my ulcers.
I'm no doctor but i know what works for me, Through my research I discovered that salt water (though it burns) helps to dry up the wounds which makes them heal quicker, Manuka honey is great for healing too. But what made the biggest difference was a change in diet, I went COMPLETELY GLUTEN FREE!
It's hard not being able to eat certain foods I grew up on and love but it has been worth it. Just eating chicken, fish, fruits and veggies , nothing else unless it states that it's gluten free.
Even though this lifestyle change helped, it wasn't a cure and I would still have breakouts and be in pain at times.
I strongly believe that H.S. has to do with gluten intolerance though and I recommend the gluten free lifestyle.
I think that's enough backstory for you guys, I don't want to give you TOO MUCH to read but if you guys want more info about the disease please look it up.
Everyone, please understand that I am on a mission.
That mission is to RAISE AWARENESS!
That mission is to get this in the public eye and to more doctors and to eventually find a real CURE!
My reason for making this site is to raise money for my medical bills and skin grafting surgery to remove the affected skin and lessen the chance of it coming back or spreading.
I make money taking photos but I haven't been feeling well to continue on and I don't feel I can maintain a regular job because I wouldn't be a reliable employee with such a painful and unpredictable situation.
My father has been providing money for me to pay my medical bills all my life thus far because he owns a cleaning company that is on contract with a well known hotel, i never really felt i had to worry about not having the money i needed to survive but he recently ran into a large financial struggle when he lost his contract with ATLANTIS, Paradise Island, BAHAMAS.
They just signed a new contract for 3 more months! Now he gets a letter of termination?!
I never thought I'd see the day because he's been working there since before I was born, I'm going to be 20 in October!
There's barely food in the house right now, let alone money for my surgery, medical expenses and other bills.
I never thought this would be happening to me and I certainly never thought I would be opening up about this all to the world.
I'm not asking for much, but I would be forever grateful for donations.
Anything would help.
Please don't be afraid to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Here's the link to click to donate:
http://www.gofundme.com/4iojbg
It would really help if you spread the word as well.
And yes I am a real person, I know there are some scheming people out there but please trust that my story is authentic.
Facebook.com/vbarr
Kik: prettyreckless20
Instagram: _prettyreckless20
Thanks so much for reading.
Ladies please help.
I hope you take the time out to read this.
My name is Valerie. I'm 19 and from The Bahamas.
I have always been pretty private with my I have always been pretty private with my personal life and struggle and I've always had slight social anxiety. So please bare with me.
Growing up in my hometown, I had big dreams and aspired to move to America to follow my dream of being a singer. I have been writing songs and singing since I was 7 years old and it has always been a passion of mine. As I got older, I started to get into makeup artistry, photography and graphic design, so the four are basically my life.
Now to get to the point of this whole fundraising effort....
It all started when I was about 13 and I found a lump in my left breast. I was afraid and I let my mom know and we went to the doctor and later found out it was a cyst.
It wasn't serious, it went away on its own so I was relieved.
Then during the ages 14-15, I realized I started to sweat ALOT and as a teenager trying to grow up and deal with everyday challenges and making friends, it was really hard and I walked around in school in a jacket to hide the stains, no matter the weather, I was always the jacket girl. I was embarrassed.
I thought my body was just different from everyone else and boy was I right.
When I turned 16, was when I first discovered I had a lump/bump/boil on my right underarm. At first, I thought maybe someone had used my deodorant or I was allergic to it. I went to the doctor and he told me it could possibly be because of shaving with a dirty razor and many other reasons (practically blaming me for what was happening). It was there for a week, then it ruptured and there was puss everywhere (sorry it grosses you out), I was so scared but also relieved because the boil hurt every time I tried moving my arms.
When the boil burst, it left a hole/ulcer/wound at the site of the boil and a year went by and it hadn't healed. I didn't pay it much attention because it wasn't big and no one could see it.
I was concerned about what other people would think, but I didn't know at the time that it would be the start of a nightmare.
Ever since that one time, it became a reoccurring thing guys.
After being tired of other doctors telling me it was something that I was doing wrong and blaming me, I decided I needed to see a person that knows skin... A DERMATOLOGIST!
At my first visit, I got my body examined and she left the room, my stomach was in knots, and when she came back, she said "there's good news and bad news.. Which one do you want to hear first?"
I looked at her with fear in my eyes because I thought it was fatal or leprosy, I was freaking out in my mind.
Basically, that's when she told me it was Hidradenitis Suppurativa (that name sounded like a whole other language to me, a name I have gotten so used to getting a confused face reaction from people when I tell them)
The good news was that it wasn't contagious, but the bad news was that there's NO CURE.
Only certain treatment methods that may or may not work for me.
I spent months as my doctor's guinea pig basically, and nothing worked. The ointments, the pills, the suggestion of losing weight ... Nothing worked.
At that point, I was just tired of it all. The medication had side effects and I was sick most of the time, then on top of that I was being told I had to lose weight? Certainly WASN'T a confidence boost for my decreasing self esteem.
As time went on it only got worse,
It went from being on my underarms, to tricep area, to my right breast to my inner thighs *sighs*
I went the rest of my teenage life pretty much feeling depressed and wondering why it was happening to me and no other family members had it. Researching it, I found out it was supposedly hereditary. I felt targeted and hopeless. I cried every night.
I felt so ashamed of my body and I wore clothes that hid my bandages. I was in pain almost daily and I was popping ibuprofen like candy, yet no one would assume so because I always kept a smile on and did my makeup to hide my sorrow inside.
I found myself caught up in the social networking phenomenon and not wanting to go outside and meet people the normal way or live life as normal. I was afraid of getting rejected in relationships and never getting married and all types of thoughts floated in my mind and still do.
When I turned 18, I started to really dig deep and search online for cures, treatments, natural remedies and everything I could think of.
I was sick of being SICK!
I came across many good ideas that helped with the pain, but along the way while on their search, I came across message boards and groups filled with people that have H.S. (PEOPLE LIKE ME)
I read their stories and day by day it broke my heart. I hate this diseases. It ruins lives and makes people miserable. It's debilitating and i discovered the depression and suicide rate is through the roof!
Why doesn't the average person know about this? Why should we have to suffer in silence and embarrassment? A CURE NEEDS TO BE FOUND!
First off, this condition is so misunderstood in my opinion. Most doctors either haven't heard of it, or have an incorrect idea of why it happens.
I was tired of being in pain, not being able to go places or take baths without wanting to cry because of the soap burning my ulcers.
I'm no doctor but i know what works for me, Through my research I discovered that salt water (though it burns) helps to dry up the wounds which makes them heal quicker, Manuka honey is great for healing too. But what made the biggest difference was a change in diet, I went COMPLETELY GLUTEN FREE!
It's hard not being able to eat certain foods I grew up on and love but it has been worth it. Just eating chicken, fish, fruits and veggies , nothing else unless it states that it's gluten free.
Even though this lifestyle change helped, it wasn't a cure and I would still have breakouts and be in pain at times.
I strongly believe that H.S. has to do with gluten intolerance though and I recommend the gluten free lifestyle.
I think that's enough backstory for you guys, I don't want to give you TOO MUCH to read but if you guys want more info about the disease please look it up.
Everyone, please understand that I am on a mission.
That mission is to RAISE AWARENESS!
That mission is to get this in the public eye and to more doctors and to eventually find a real CURE!
My reason for making this site is to raise money for my medical bills and skin grafting surgery to remove the affected skin and lessen the chance of it coming back or spreading.
I make money taking photos but I haven't been feeling well to continue on and I don't feel I can maintain a regular job because I wouldn't be a reliable employee with such a painful and unpredictable situation.
My father has been providing money for me to pay my medical bills all my life thus far because he owns a cleaning company that is on contract with a well known hotel, i never really felt i had to worry about not having the money i needed to survive but he recently ran into a large financial struggle when he lost his contract with ATLANTIS, Paradise Island, BAHAMAS.
They just signed a new contract for 3 more months! Now he gets a letter of termination?!
I never thought I'd see the day because he's been working there since before I was born, I'm going to be 20 in October!
There's barely food in the house right now, let alone money for my surgery, medical expenses and other bills.
I never thought this would be happening to me and I certainly never thought I would be opening up about this all to the world.
I'm not asking for much, but I would be forever grateful for donations.
Anything would help.
Please don't be afraid to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Here's the link to click to donate:
http://www.gofundme.com/4iojbg
It would really help if you spread the word as well.
And yes I am a real person, I know there are some scheming people out there but please trust that my story is authentic.
Facebook.com/vbarr
Kik: prettyreckless20
Instagram: _prettyreckless20
Thanks so much for reading.
ladyluck93's provider
UPDATED FROM ladyluck93
8 days pre
Little update :)
I just wanted to post the first email I got from perry. I'm real excited that he thinks this :)
"You will have a fantastic result because you already have a great figure now and great skin. When we liberate your small waist you'll be very curvy because your skin will contract like a glove.
I think the areas that should be liposuctioned include the abdomen, back, flanks, inner thighs and knees. The fat injection would be to the sides to make more curves and more in the posterior part of the buttocks to make more projection.The price will be $7500.
When you're ready we'll need to do a phone consultation to go over the procedure, the recovery, the complications, review your medical history and to answer all of your questions. "
I was all excited when I read this back in April.
"You will have a fantastic result because you already have a great figure now and great skin. When we liberate your small waist you'll be very curvy because your skin will contract like a glove.
I think the areas that should be liposuctioned include the abdomen, back, flanks, inner thighs and knees. The fat injection would be to the sides to make more curves and more in the posterior part of the buttocks to make more projection.The price will be $7500.
When you're ready we'll need to do a phone consultation to go over the procedure, the recovery, the complications, review your medical history and to answer all of your questions. "
I was all excited when I read this back in April.
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Ok girly tomorrow is the big day!!! Good luck w/ everything! Hope that you have a speedy recovery. Hope to see pics of thr new u when y u get a chance. My prayer's are with u doll.
ORIGINAL POST
Hey bbl sisters, I have been stalking this website...
Hey bbl sisters, I have been stalking this website for about 5 months now and I have been wanting to get this surgery done for quite some time now.
My name is Vee, I'm 19, 173 and my measurements are 40-33-44.
I'm from the Bahamas and I plan to travel to Miami to have the procedure done by Dr. Wendell Perry. I have seen many awesome results from him and I've read loads of reviews because I am interested in the other women's stories and experiences with the procedure and recovery.
I have spoken to Norma and she is really sweet and helpful. I also spoke with Dr. Perry and he is a great guy, very attentive and personable. He spoke to me for about 25 minutes about the surgery and my risks and he was very informative and told me to call back any time I'm ready.
All my life I have been self conscious and wanted to make a change, I have tried working out and eating right and my weight just keeps fluctuating. I am just not comfortable with my body as I would like to be. I think I have a nice shape but I want to get rid of belly fat and back rolls and inner thigh and knee fat, also my chin area too, Dr. Perry quoted me $7,400. I am excited about the surgery, not really afraid because I think I'm making the right choice for me and for my happiness. I know that there is risk for infection for anyone with any surgery but my risk is higher because I have Hidradenitis Suppurativa and my case isn't really severe but it raises concern because its not exactly active at the moment but it's not in remission, it seems to come back every 6 or 7 months. There's inflammation that happens and it's painful but I manage on antibiotics. Dr. Perry says that if I stay on my antibiotics then my risk shouldn't be very high and my h.s is only on my under arms.
That's my only concern really, I want to know if anyone on here has had surgery with H.S. history and how did it go? Please leave a comment. Thanks.
I have been taking iron and vitamin c for about a month now and I have purchased just about everything I think I'll need such as:
Shower curtain for bed
Arnica
Detergent to wash garment
Maxi dresses
Manuka Honey (awesome for healing)
Pain medication
Towels
Gauze
Female urinal
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Tylenol
- Stool softener
- Boppy pillow
- Cell phone Charger
- Lap top charger
- Robe
- Compression garments
- Sandle/flip flop
- Zip up hoodie/sweater
- Tshirts (wear under garment)
- Thick socks (cold after surgery)
- Extra large panties
- Baby wipes
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush/paste
- maxi pads
- Tampons
- fragrance free body wash
- antibacterial wipes
- surgical tape
- Gloves
- hydrogen peroxide
- Protein bars/ mixer (we need protein to help repair our body, this is very important)
Fold up chair
Scissors/ razor
Headbands to hold drains on legs
Rolling pin
Measuring tape
Yoga mat
Big gowns
Msm
Foam
Cotton balls
Is there anything I'm missing?
I love NikkiNyce, AsianBootyGirl, Ms.PerryBooty, Jova809 and a few other's results.
When I spoke to Norma, I asked about accommodations for out of town/country patients and she sent me an attachment with hotels and instructions of what to do before surgery and more info on payment, etc. I chose to call miriam, she's a massage therapist that Norma told me about, she allows patients to stay with her post op for $200 a night, she provides massages, food and transportation as well, I think it's better to have her take care of me after surgery and I spoke to a lady she had there with her that she was taking care of and she said nothing but good things and how she couldn't have done it without Miriam's help.
So I've chosen to stay with her.
I will be paying my deposit on Monday and setting my date for the 2nd week in June.
I'm really excited to have the surgery and deal with recovery so that I can be happier with my body and regain the confidence that h.s took from me and to love myself more.
I'm open to opinions on my case and any kinds of encouragement as well :)
Thanks Girls!
My name is Vee, I'm 19, 173 and my measurements are 40-33-44.
I'm from the Bahamas and I plan to travel to Miami to have the procedure done by Dr. Wendell Perry. I have seen many awesome results from him and I've read loads of reviews because I am interested in the other women's stories and experiences with the procedure and recovery.
I have spoken to Norma and she is really sweet and helpful. I also spoke with Dr. Perry and he is a great guy, very attentive and personable. He spoke to me for about 25 minutes about the surgery and my risks and he was very informative and told me to call back any time I'm ready.
All my life I have been self conscious and wanted to make a change, I have tried working out and eating right and my weight just keeps fluctuating. I am just not comfortable with my body as I would like to be. I think I have a nice shape but I want to get rid of belly fat and back rolls and inner thigh and knee fat, also my chin area too, Dr. Perry quoted me $7,400. I am excited about the surgery, not really afraid because I think I'm making the right choice for me and for my happiness. I know that there is risk for infection for anyone with any surgery but my risk is higher because I have Hidradenitis Suppurativa and my case isn't really severe but it raises concern because its not exactly active at the moment but it's not in remission, it seems to come back every 6 or 7 months. There's inflammation that happens and it's painful but I manage on antibiotics. Dr. Perry says that if I stay on my antibiotics then my risk shouldn't be very high and my h.s is only on my under arms.
That's my only concern really, I want to know if anyone on here has had surgery with H.S. history and how did it go? Please leave a comment. Thanks.
I have been taking iron and vitamin c for about a month now and I have purchased just about everything I think I'll need such as:
Shower curtain for bed
Arnica
Detergent to wash garment
Maxi dresses
Manuka Honey (awesome for healing)
Pain medication
Towels
Gauze
Female urinal
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Tylenol
- Stool softener
- Boppy pillow
- Cell phone Charger
- Lap top charger
- Robe
- Compression garments
- Sandle/flip flop
- Zip up hoodie/sweater
- Tshirts (wear under garment)
- Thick socks (cold after surgery)
- Extra large panties
- Baby wipes
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush/paste
- maxi pads
- Tampons
- fragrance free body wash
- antibacterial wipes
- surgical tape
- Gloves
- hydrogen peroxide
- Protein bars/ mixer (we need protein to help repair our body, this is very important)
Fold up chair
Scissors/ razor
Headbands to hold drains on legs
Rolling pin
Measuring tape
Yoga mat
Big gowns
Msm
Foam
Cotton balls
Is there anything I'm missing?
I love NikkiNyce, AsianBootyGirl, Ms.PerryBooty, Jova809 and a few other's results.
When I spoke to Norma, I asked about accommodations for out of town/country patients and she sent me an attachment with hotels and instructions of what to do before surgery and more info on payment, etc. I chose to call miriam, she's a massage therapist that Norma told me about, she allows patients to stay with her post op for $200 a night, she provides massages, food and transportation as well, I think it's better to have her take care of me after surgery and I spoke to a lady she had there with her that she was taking care of and she said nothing but good things and how she couldn't have done it without Miriam's help.
So I've chosen to stay with her.
I will be paying my deposit on Monday and setting my date for the 2nd week in June.
I'm really excited to have the surgery and deal with recovery so that I can be happier with my body and regain the confidence that h.s took from me and to love myself more.
I'm open to opinions on my case and any kinds of encouragement as well :)
Thanks Girls!
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Ok momma, u have a wk left! Wow.... So excited for u!! I wish my date was this month. I feel so over weight that I don't wanna go anywhere or do anything, I'm in in the medical field, so Mon-Fri I'm in scrubs. But on the weekend a hate getting dress to go out in reg clothes. I'm scheduled with Perry Nov 1of this yr and def can't wait! U have to show ur b4 @ after photo's!!! Good luck with everything girly! I'll be looking out for u
I know that kind of feeling, i have issues with my body that a lot of ppl say I'm crazy for tho but I will post photos of my progress before and after. Thanks for the comment.
Welcome! How exciting! I am #teamDr.J but i have seen many results that were good from Dr. Perry so i wish you all the best of luck! As for your concerns about your medical condition and the surgery i am not too sure. What i CAN say is tojust make sure you do what your supposed to as far as your after care goes and try to keep calm so u dont stress yourself out. I hope everything works out for you. Try to upload some pics so that we can follow your progress and also to help our fellow BBL sisters choose the right doctor. Good luck! :)
Thanks for your comment and I will be sure to do whatever I need to do to make sure my healing goes great. I will post photos soon. Im excited!!!
I'm going to post my b4 pics tonight so that I can share my horror w/ u.( lol) I have no medical condition, that I have any concern's about, unless u want to consider my muffintopitis a condition! Lmbo. All right girly. And from what I see ur in great hand's w/ Jimmerson. Can't wait to see ur new sexy bod!!!!
@PussNBoots, sorry girl, wasn't sure if the comment u wrote was meant for me, if it wasn't I still wish u all the luck in the world and still post those pics.
:)) Your one step closer to becoming a better u! Cant wait to see pix! Good luck honey!!
LOL oh goodness you have me over here dying!!! Muffintop should be considered a medical condition, it be nice if lipo was covered by insurance to treat "muffintop" lol. I cant wait too :)
Yes girl!!! That would be great if insurance did pay for a bbl!!! I could use that $ to take a Vay-K, and to do sum serious shopping!!
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