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Bbl/Tt in the works - Philadelphia, PA

UPDATED FROM pancakes215
1 month post

Ok so i've been goin back n forth with my self...

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ok so i've been goin back n forth with my self (and my friends/family) about this whole surgery thing and my weight loss and i've decided that im going to let my self try first...i mean im not knocking surgery at all but i feel like for my own personal reasons i feellike if i get surgery mainly the tummy tuck that im takin the easy way out...i dont have any kids and ill be 25 the end of december...i already lost alot of weight n i feel like i need to finish what i started...now thats not to say i dont want a bigger butt lol but i need to get my body in shape first...this has been a life long battle for me n im finally gaining confidence n discipline enough to change body on my own n i kno its possible with the correct diet n ass busting workouts..after alm the site is called real self n i dont think that im being real with myself by giving up after all i been thru...

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Raphael Gabay, DO

Raphael Gabay, DO

Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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IS
December 17, 2012
Did your dr ever tell u to lose weight first? I weight 170 and they told me to lose 30.
P
December 17, 2012
no he didnt say i needed to lose weight he jus said i needed a tummy tuck along with my bbl
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IS
December 17, 2012
that's what's up...good luck momma
S
December 17, 2012
I hear you...this is a big surgery and you should do it for the right reason.. alot to consider...no need to rush..and i agree - if you can get the results you want w/o having the sx...go for it...i didn't need to lose a lot of weight..i had areas that no matter what diet or exercise would not fix...but good luck - keep us posted on that journey too!!
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December 17, 2012
thanks hun n i appreciate all ur info...but im jus tryna get healthy first n i wanna try to change my body first...im not doing away with the whole sx idea bcuz if i do lose the weight i want then i might have to get some skin removed or something...but i still want a bigger ass lol but i gotta try to improve other areas of my body first...its jus been a ongoing battle for me n i jus cant give up now...
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June 27, 2013
I'm going very soon for a consultation. I'm exciting and praying the price is right for the BBL. I'm wondering is there a big price difference in the tummy tuck since I have alot of stretch marks...... But I like what i'm hearing on this website N hopefully I WILL be a Gabay girl very soon. : )
UPDATED FROM pancakes215
14 days post

Well i went to my consultation and he told me that...

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well i went to my consultation and he told me that i needed a tummy tuck along with my bbl...i wasnt surprised with what he said i was actually expecting it...n he told me that if i plan on waiting a few more years to have kids then go for it...n my bf n i already had planned to wait to have kids...n after surgery i will have some time to enjoy my new body...im goin for it...i have the support from the neccesary ppl in my life n i can come up with the money...i initially wanted to do it in march but since im definitely getting the tt im gonna wait until may that way i wont rush my healing process...and i still wanna lose 40lbs for my own personal goals....i plan on making my deposit n set my date after christmas n my bday are over...i also plan on applying for some credit n see what happens with that lol ...i had to laugh at that..but in a nutshell im not surprised with what he said its jus more concrete since i heard it from his mouth..sooo im gonna enjoy thanksgiving and then its back into motion gotta prepare for my few next moves... happy turkey day girls!!! :)

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N
November 21, 2012
Good luck girl. I am on that weight loss journey too!!
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November 21, 2012
thanks same to u hun!!
M
November 21, 2012
Hey lady. Congrats on your journey. I will give you my opnion, and it is just that an opinion...get to your goal wait and do a BBL if you want, but consider waiting on the TT until after kids, discuss this with your doc and see what he says though.
P
November 21, 2012
yes that was my reasoning too but he thinks they should get done together...
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M
November 21, 2012
Good luck on your Journey
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November 22, 2012
thanks!
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GB
November 23, 2012
when is your sx date? and what do u expect to loook like after ur sx?
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November 23, 2012
well i actually havent scheduled my sx date yet but i plan to prolly january after my bday and christmas....but i jus hope with this sx i can come out wit more feminine curves i dont want to be skinny jus more curvy and i want a nice round booty!! lol
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November 23, 2012
i plan to schedule my sx in may of 2013
S
November 24, 2012
Hey...congrats...glad it went...did u tell him all that u wanted...how much did he quote you? I know u wanna wait til may..but make sure u consider that u will have to wear that garment for 3 months maybe...summertime will be hot...especially wearing it under clothes....so just something to think abt...but congrats on your upcoming journey!!
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November 24, 2012
well i didnt get a chance to really tell him what i wanted bcuz he was jus focused on the tt...but i guess i can tell him during the pre-op...but i kno it may be hot but thats as soon as i can get it bcuz i dont wanna rush it if i go in march with school n everything...n i kno it will be hot but i wear layers now jus to cover everything lol so i guess i will get used to it...but thanks hun im excited now i jus keep sayin to my self 6more months..
P
November 24, 2012
n hes charging me 7900...but from hearingur story im sure it will be well worth it lol
S
November 24, 2012
Well u have a lot of time to continue to hear my journey. And i will try not to fall off..i wld def like to keep you posted over the next few months....the TT DEFINITELY worth it...the bbl right now i love it...but its only been 30 days.while i am hoping nothing changes too much...i will keep u posted
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November 26, 2012
ok thanks i plan to continue to hear about it...but i kno the tt will do me plenty justice n the bbl will be the cherry on top....now i look at pics n be like i cant wait until i get my surgery!!!.....one question when i want to schedule my date can i do it over the phone or do i have to go down there??
S
November 26, 2012
I paid my deposit and scheduled my surgery over the phone
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November 26, 2012
oh ok cool...
UPDATED FROM pancakes215
13 days post

Well i jus recieved my reminder call from dr....

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well i jus recieved my reminder call from dr. gabays office..tomorrow is my consultation..idk what to expect...im super excited and nervous at the same time...ill let u girls kno how it goes n im gonna make an effort to post some "before" pics i been slackin sorry girls...

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