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I'm so excited and nervous I don't even know where...
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
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
Sooooooo.......it turns out that the SUPER GIRDLE...
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.
Well I started my vitamins today. I hate taking...
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
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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