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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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December 17, 2012
Did your dr ever tell u to lose weight first? I weight 170 and they told me to lose 30.
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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December 17, 2012
that's what's up...good luck momma
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!!
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...
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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November 21, 2012
Good luck girl. I am on that weight loss journey too!!
November 21, 2012
thanks same to u hun!!
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.
November 21, 2012
yes that was my reasoning too but he thinks they should get done together...
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November 21, 2012
Good luck on your Journey
November 22, 2012
thanks!
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November 23, 2012
when is your sx date? and what do u expect to loook like after ur sx?
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
November 23, 2012
i plan to schedule my sx in may of 2013
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!!
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..
November 24, 2012
n hes charging me 7900...but from hearingur story im sure it will be well worth it lol
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
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??
November 26, 2012
I paid my deposit and scheduled my surgery over the phone
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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