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BBL, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction in Back and Waist, Fat Transfer Dr. Walkiris Robles $5,200 Santo Domingo, DR

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I'm so excited and nervous I don't even know where...

TouchMyToes14
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I'm so excited and nervous I don't even know where to freakin start!!! Well, I just received my Pre-Op instructions from Dr. Robles' assistant Raquel Medina. She is very helpful. Responds in a reasonable amount of time. And this statement is coming from an impatient woman might I add lol. I'm a Taurus so I'm stubborn and have a million questions but she's very forthcoming so far and answers ALL of my questions.

I have struggled with my weight ALL OF MY LIFE. Always heard "Your so pretty, but...." Smh. My weight has kept me from being confident enough to do the things in life I want to do. I LOVE to shop but always get hit with reality when I cant ever find my size (I'm a 1X or 16). Things never fit me in real life the way I envision them in my head :-(

I wear this super duper girdle sometimes and it gives me more booty and curves. $100 it cost me. But the compliments I get when I go out make the discomfort I feel in that damn thing all worth the struggle I went thru to even get in it.

I'm a black and latin woman, my whole family has but and boobs for days. I have nooooo butt. Its just wide. smh

After years of debating and just being scared of getting chopped up I decided to do this. But not until I saw Dr. Robles on twitter. She was so interactive and kind and people said such good things. I was like "OH YES!!!" So I contacted her, Raquel emailed me AND text me and here we are!

So, Im 5'2, 200 pounds (I carry my weight well my mom always said), my breast are a 38DD, I have always had a belly, thunder thighs, big arms, love handles and butterfly wings (the rolls on your back that don't allow you to wear dresses with the back out smh). I cant even imagine what life will be like to shop in H&M and not struggle to find something I can squeeze into or be told somethings too big. Or to wear a bikini!! That is my ultimate dream! To wear a bikini! Summertime is the WORST!! All my friends are either thin or well shaped and Im the only one with this issue. Can't wear shorts, my thighs will catch fire. Ugh!!

I originally wanted lipo to the abdomen, thighs, arms, back and fat transfer to the butt. (yea I know...overkill lmao). Dr. Robles said I wasn't a candidate for lipo to the abdomen and that I couldnt get alllll that done at once. She said she wanted to give me a tummy tuck, lipo to the abdomen, the back and waist and fat transfer to the butt. I was a little aggravated by this because I didn't want a tummy tuck, I'm horrified of the scar and want as much fat put into my butt as possible. But Raquel calmed my worries (which isn't an easy job) and I'm scheduled for Jan. 28, 2013. She quoted me $5,200 which is alot cheaper than I would have to pay here in NY. I had a consult here before and was quoted twice that amount for basically the same procedure.

So as of now, this is what I have to do so far (If anyone can comment and tell me what else I need to do to prepare I'd appreciate it because I feel a little lost lol)

Here are the instructions I was given:

1- Start taking 300mgs of Iron twice a day and 4mgs of folic acid once a day. Also, add 1 gram of vitamin C and 2 tablets of B-complex .Stop taking aspirin or aspirin related compounds, as well as vitamin E. Eat healthy and drink at least 12 glasses of water every day. Pay attention to salad and spinach specially because this will boost and maintain your hemoglobin levels.

2- Schedule an appointment with your local lab or clinic in order to have a CBC (Complete Blood Count) done. This test should be done a month after you start taking the recommended medicine described in point #1.

I read on someone else's post that I don't have to wait to start taking the vitamins so I will start now. I'll be scheduling my CBC on Monday.

QUESTION:
1) CAN ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THE VITAMEDICA PACKAGE?
2) WHAT GARMENTS SHOULD I BUY TO WEAR DURING RECOVERY? HOW TIGHT SHOULD THESE GARMENTS BE?

I've seen other people ( @cele0328 specifically) post her list of things you'll need to have so I'm going by her list. She purchased alot of stuff while in DR which I don't think I'll be able to do. I'm not from there and don't want to be stuck not being able to get what I need, so I'll get everything right here in NYC.

I'm going to post pics of my before right now, just so you can see what I'm looking forward to saying goodbye to lol

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Walkiris Robles, MD

Walkiris Robles, MD

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January 10, 2015
Looking forward to the after pics!!
March 3, 2016
OMG!!! We sound like sister from another mother. You took my thoughts right out my head omg.... we are the same dam sign. This is unreal to read a post that has my name written all over it.
May 24, 2017
Congrats
UPDATED FROM TouchMyToes14
2 months pre

Sooooooo.......it turns out that the SUPER GIRDLE...

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Sooooooo.......it turns out that the SUPER GIRDLE i've been wearing is the garment im supposed to wear after surgery! Go figure! lmaoooo gotta laugh at myself.

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November 25, 2012

Hi there, welcome and thanks for sharing your journey with us. You must be super excited, your date will be here before you know it!

I'm sure the other BBL ladies will give you lots of support and please do keep us updated with your progress!

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November 25, 2012
hello good luck on ur journey keep us posted you have a great dr....
November 25, 2012
thank u so much! Im so excited and I feel really good about Dr. Robles.
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November 25, 2012
good luck girl ill be in DR with a diff doc on feb 28..we have alot in common! keep us posted
November 25, 2012
Thank you so much! And good luck to you as well! I promise to keep you all posted! It feels so good to communicate with people who are able to relate to such a life changing journey.
November 25, 2012
Hey honey. Congrats on your journey. It takes courage to finally say " I'm doing me"! I hope you have an amazing outcome!!
November 26, 2012
Thank u so much!!! I hope so too!!! I regret not having the courage to do this a long time ago.
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November 26, 2012
Good luck can't wait 4 ur pout op pics.... Dr Robles is 1 of my top pics
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2 months pre

Well I started my vitamins today. I hate taking...

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Well I started my vitamins today. I hate taking pills so this was painful for me lol. I plan to purchase the vitamedica post op pacakage.

For those looking for the faja's I'm posting their website below. If you live in NY they actually have a vendor on Fordham Rd and Webster (entrance faces Fordham Rd. underneath the nail salon).

http://www.fajassalomeusa.com/fajasandbodyshapers/lipo-tummy-tuck-girdles-fajas-lipoescultura-ff808181223f31000122508b43cf0dcb-c.html

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November 28, 2012
I chose Dr.Robles and I regret my decision each and every day..If I could go back in time I would go to any doctor but her
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December 2, 2012
Congrats, and hopefully i see you at the recovery house I'm scheduled for January 31, 2013! I can't wait!!
December 2, 2012
Omg! Congrats! I hope to see u there! I'm so nervous but excited. Even a little sad too because I wish that I had the courage to do this a long time ago.
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December 2, 2012
QUESTION: 1) CAN ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THE VITAMEDICA PACKAGE? there 99$ if you get them now an start taking the morning and evening clinical support your doing good then 2 weeks prior to surgery bump up your intake to three pill a day and 3 at night...then follow the other two that came in your kit as follows i is 3 days prior to surgery an 10days after and the other is immediately follow surgery until swelling subsides 2) WHAT GARMENTS SHOULD I BUY TO WEAR DURING RECOVERY? HOW TIGHT SHOULD THESE GARMENTS BE? should not be to tight you cant breath because you will be in it 24 7 so i purchased my from contour MD..and also i purchased the 12 inch wrap around garment because im not wearing the full body until my wound closes so if my surgeon puts it on following surgery i will keep it there of course but when it comes off i hear it a mutha to get back on an i don't want to effeteness the soft tissue as it heals with trying to squezze in
December 3, 2012
Thank u soooo much. This was so helpful. Do u know how long you're supposed to keep those drain bags in? Out of all of this that is what has me worried the most.
December 14, 2012
Hey did u have surgery with Dr. Robles. Please give me info on your travel. I'm suppose to be having surgery mid-January I'm just so nervous about leaving the states! But having this surgery is calling my name ...
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December 13, 2012
best of luck on your journey...
December 16, 2012
Hi touch, first of all congrats on the begining of your journey. i will be going to dr robles 03/04/13. and i am as excited as u are. i just wanted to know: r u from the bronx? cause i read u mentioned fordham road and i life in the bronx too
December 16, 2012
I'm from queens but I shop all over lol. The fajas are right there on Fordham. Can't seem to find them in queens.