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Hi Ladies its been a min. since ive been on here, so i decided today i was gonna do a full review of procedure!!! This is my opinion only of my procedure & my PS (Dr. Cardenas) as i always stress every person's body is different & no 1 person will have the same results!! My surgery was performed of March 5, 2013 I was the 1st surgery of the morning ( I think)lol...My husband & I arrived in San Diego March 4 we were picked up from the airport by Ronnie (BCRH) no wait r anything he was there on time. We slept at BCRH that night we were introduced to Carmalita, she a sweetheart!! It was kinda late when we got there but she fixed us a lite supper & we prepared for the next morning. Carmalita drove us to the clinic, where i filled out the proper paperwork & paid my 15.00 balance & 4 my meds (90.00). I also met Fatimeh, a sweetheart also. :))) just let me say before i go on EVERYBODY was nice, caring & concerned!! Anywho, we went upstairs to a room where i was prept for surgery i.e. marked up, iv inserted, spoke w/Dr. Cardenas. Dr. Cardenas explained to me about my body type and the skin on my behind was tight so i would not be able to have a big butt but a nice size. she also stressed about the fat around my waist and suggested that we do a tummy tuck all the way around I agreed, im just like do what u have to. ok so from the point on im taken into the surgery room talking to the "feel good doc" all i remember is telling him i was from LA.lol boom im out!!!lol about 5 hrs later ( i think) im out of surgery n a room w/ my husband all i remember asking him is how is my booty, he didnt answer me all is said was she took alot of fat off of me showed me a pic i was out again. so when i wake up again he shows me the pic when i say GROSS omg...Dr. Cardenas & Fatimeh came to check up on me Fatimeh showed me pics i really couldnt tell about my butt. I was informed that my iron was low so i couldnt go back to BCRH until i rec'd a bag of iron. so after my bag of iron i was transported back to BCRH. the next 2 days i didnt have any pain more discomfort. I was able to go to the bathroom. The nurses were very helpful but i thank God my husband was there w/me all the way he bathed me, fed me, wiped my butt, brushed my teeth everything!! I love my husband so much i have a new found love for him after this. at this time im able to look at my butt & I got so depressed & upset bc i really didnt see any difference in my butt Dr. Cardenas said she put 900 cc's n each cheek & 300 in each hip.I dont blame her at all my body is so disproportion im more than sure she did what she could!! And whoever said Almond oil helps stretch ur skin, i must have alligator skin bc i used this oil day & night for 3 months & my skin was still tight. ok so my iron ended up dropping again & my husband had 2 buy 2 more bags of iron i think he said they were 70.00 a piece not sure dont quote me!! so i rec'd my 2 bags of iron hoping my levels would go up bc that friday i was suppose to get a massage n put my garment on, well i was feeling so bad ladies i had terrible headaches i was tired n i had no energy i just chalked it up to my body being tired from the surgery...no my iron level had dropped so low even w/ the bags of iron I needed to have a blood transfusion, im taken to the clinic immediately put on an IV my husband paid for 2 bags of blood. $180.00 each bag...so after i rec'd the transfusion i started to feel better. the whole time Dr. Cardenas & Fatimeh were there checking on me making sure i was comfortable they had geniune concern for me. so we went back to BCRH to prepare to leave the next morning I stayed 4 nights after my surgery. Gabrielle picked us up for the airport the wait time to get back across may have been about 30-45 min.You do need your passport they looked at my pic and the officer questioned it bc i hv long hair but i let my stylist put a short weave style in for my surgery so he was like wait ok ur hair is long on here but its short now...lol Gabrielle said that was good timing. Remember ladies to have handicap assistance you will definitely need this!!! We didnt have to wait in any lines I was the first to board the plane & also the airlines changed our seats to the very front of the plane. The plane ride home wasnt as bad as i thought it would be. The car ride home was worst!! lol we have an SUV and when i tell u that was the longest ride home ever!! I have taken all my meds. im not on any pain meds, I have finished my antibiotics, i sleep on my sides rotating during the night, I rec'd 2 massages from 2 different MT last week one was 85.00 4 1 hr. ( a waste of money) & the 2nd one was 50.00 4 1hr. she was the bomb i think i may go back to her this friday!! Im on the last latch on my garment as a matter of fact i need to order another. i walk around my house and in the yard thats about it. My daughter told me last night i look like nicki minaj bc of my tiny waist line.lol i have a little bump w/my garment on w/o it im a pancake...lol i dont see a round 2 in my future I need to get my health in order as far as my iron levels I knew I was borderline anemic but never really worried about it. Im #TEAMCARDENAS all the way this is my first cosmetic surgery but from my experience this Dr. & her staff are the absolute best!! Ronnie is also a great guy my husband called him to take him to wal-mart he came right away. excuse the run-ons & jumping from subject to subject i just wanted to put it out there!!! my recovery has not been rough my husband removed my drains & makes certain i recieve my meds on time...lol Ladies let me say this if you have sum1 that can go w/you & be very supportive do that!! This is something that I could not have endured alone!! Im a strong woman but this is a journey that should not be traveled w/o positive support!! If you are able I suggest bringing at least 700.00 bucks in extra cash you just never know whats going to happen!! Pack light!! my suitcase list included these items only: TOOTHBRUSH, TOOTHPASTE, MOUTHWASH, SOCKS (U NEED TO WEAR COMPRESSION SOCKS A DAY R 2 BEFORE UR SURGERY)1 NIGHTGOWN, 1 PACK OF LADIES BOYSHORTS (DIDNT USE), ROBE, SLIPPERS, HAIR OIL, CONTACT CASE W/SOLUTION, DEODORANT, SOAP (DIAL GOLD ANTIBACTERIAL), NEOSPIRIN, BENEDRYL CREAM (DIDNT USE) ARNICA, 1 BRA, VITA MEDS, BOPPY PILLOW. I think thats all i had but u wont need a lot of extra things esp. if you are traveling alone...well hope i have been helpful I will try to upload sum pics!! i hope everyone that hv a surgery coming up hv a safe journey!!! n always remember to keep GOD n ur life ladies w/o him we are nothing!!! XOXO

I don't remember which profile I read but Im having awful headaches, can someone please tell me a good remedy for this?? Also saw my butt it's still flat honestly I don't think fluffing is going to help. Maybe my body is just not fit to be proportion right. I know dr. Cardenas did what she could. I'm very down & out. My husband says give it sum time. All this pain time & money. I guess I wanted it a little too much.

Hi ladies, my surgery was yesterday. Dr. C is an amazing woman. I Dk what my body looks like now but everything worked out I rec'd 900 ccs to each cheek n 300 to my hips. That's the most by skin would allow her to do. I'm still here in the clinic I should be going back to the RH about lunch time. I'm more sore than anything right. I'm so blessed to have my husband w/me all the way!! I was never nervous r had doubts. Everyone is so friendly & nice here. Ronnie picked up from the airport n did a little detour to show us San Diego. He is awesome as well. So far my experience has been A-1. I hv no complaints about Dr. Cardenas, Fatimeh r any of her staff. I will give more details later I need to lay back down. Xoxo...