Dr Cardenas Extended Tummy Tuck TJ #TeamCardenas - Tijuana, MX

Okay so I've been following sooooo many great blogs on here, in preparation for my own surgery which I have FINALLY booked and paid for! WOOOOOOT!! Anyway, I can't thank all these women enough for sharing their experiences and images so bravely and for being so honest and open about everything.

Okay! So today (2/15/2013) I went to TJ and met Dr Cardenas, as I live in North San Diego, California. I've been talking to Fatemah for about a month, my first impression of both her and Dr Cardenas, via email, was extremely positive. I was originally going to go with Dr Campos buttt his assistant, Angie, IN MY OPINION, is the single most disorganized and atrocious assistant. Honestly, the worst. I won't even go into detail because it would take pages. Just know, my personal experience was not good and although I understand Campos to be gifted in body work, it was not worth it for me to deal with such incredible ineptitude and frustration as I experienced with the people he has as his "frontline." Especially considering I am just getting the extended TT and Dr Cardenas is well known for having the best incision for TTs. I even read one blog that said she was "the Queen of the TT" (okay I giggled a little saying/typing that...hahaha). After meeting Cardenas I can confirm that my initial good impression was completely solidified. My mom came and she was nervous and not sold on the idea of surgery in Mexico but even she left with a really good feeling today. My consult today went all the way to making me comfortable and happy with my decision. Even with no lipo and just having the tummy tuck, Dr Cardenas is going to be good and aggressive in getting rid of the grossness I want gone. Love her :)

I also booked with Beauty Care for 5 nights for my recovery. I made the decision again based on blogs I had researched and women I'd spoken to. Again after meeting Ronnie today, I know I made the right decision for me. He is super nice and accommodating. Also staying 5 days will get you the night BEFORE your surgery for free, which means you move your stuff in and get settled prior to being all drugged and in pain.... trying to move in and settle after did not appeal to me once I knew there was another option.

I am really going to try and post lots of pics and keep this updated, in homage to all the other blogs did the same and were indispensable in helping me prepare for and book my own life changing surgery. I'm beyond excited.

jahzara71789 is one of the best blogs I've followed, and she provided a great list of stuff to bring which I used to make my own list of items. But credit goes to her completely because a lot of the stuff I wouldn't have thought of on my own. She also does great about updating and providing pics so if you want to see some Cardenas work from start to about 5 weeks (as of today) then go to hers. She's really nice

Okay so that is about it for now. I will update as I get closer. OH! If you have the option (for example, if you're in SoCal) to get your labs done at the clinic in TJ, not only is it ridiculous cheap (cost me $48 for 5 tests) but the guy who did it was a dream. Seriously. I HATE getting blood drawn and I was sitting there dizzy and sweating while he was prepping my arm. I waited...and waited...waited for that pinch and pull feeling in my veins, sick in my stomach...finally I looked down and dude was ALMOST DONE. He was THAT good I didn't even feel it. Awesome.

Anyway. I'm happy as I said. Confident. I prayed before we went across the border, one of the things I prayed for was to be receptive to any feelings of negativity or danger and when I left that office, my previous fears and nervous were just gone. To me, there was no clearer signal. I'm making the right decision to be rid of my past bad habits and the physical reminder of those habits. I'm starting over and I will take this opportunity of a fresh start with a grateful heart and make the absolute best of it. Enjoy this journey!!