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Cardenas Tt/lipo Tijuana After 4 Csections - Tijuana, MX
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I decided 2014 would be the year to finally fix my...
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I decided 2014 would be the year to finally fix my stomach and get my tummy tuck done. I researched many doctors in the US and Tijuana. Received quotes from a few doctors ranging from $5000, $6000, $8000, up to $16000. Some doctors never replied and others pretty much never answered. At the end I was debating between pantoja and Cardenas. Pantoja's quote was $5000, an Cardenas quote was $6200. Pantoja never replied back after I told him I wasn't interested in BBL, which made me wonder If I'd be able to get a hold of him in case of post op problems. Cardenas on the other hand, has always been reachable, Fatimeh has answered ALL of my questions no matter how silly they've been, calls me to personally clairify any misunderstandings, and with a 10% discount Cardenas is offering, I couldn't resist! So I booked for 9/11/14! I've paid my deposit, waiting for lab results, and passport to arrive.
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UPDATED FROM RosesRred
12 days pre
I'm so anxious!
Date is getting closer, and I'm so excited! I feel like I have dragons in my belly!!!!! I started taking iron yesterday 2 pills a day. Got my passport today. It took 3 weeks to get it. Got my bag packed ready to go. Haven't heard from Rocio sp I'm not sure if I packed what I will need. I packed 2 loose tops, 4 tank tops, 2 sweat pants, 3 undies, 3 comfy bras, 2 socks, house slippers, flip flops, a cap, meds (anti-nausea, iron, stool softeners, cough drops, and Tylenol), toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, Deorderant, hair brush and hair clips, panty liners, pee funnel, a book to read, and deposit receipt.
I asked Fatimeh about bromeline and arnica but she said its up to me if I want to use them since they won't work on everyone, so I'm not too worried about that. I will buy faja once I'm there because I am positive I will end up getting the wrong one!
I'm more nervous about flying alone than the actual surgery. I requested wheelchair assistance for the flight home, It should take about 2 1/2 hrs to fly home, hopefully I won't be in too much pain.
I asked Fatimeh about bromeline and arnica but she said its up to me if I want to use them since they won't work on everyone, so I'm not too worried about that. I will buy faja once I'm there because I am positive I will end up getting the wrong one!
I'm more nervous about flying alone than the actual surgery. I requested wheelchair assistance for the flight home, It should take about 2 1/2 hrs to fly home, hopefully I won't be in too much pain.
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August 30, 2014
@RosesRred,
Thanks for sharing your journey, with us. Happy to know your scheduled one day after me. I'm having TT, Abdominalplasty, on Sept 10th counting the days. Having it done in Los Gatos, Ca.... Awesome Dr. Best wishes to you. I'm counting the days... I'll be doing my arms, butt, thighs with dr. Cardenas as soon as I heal from TT.... Keep me updated...
September 3, 2014
Hello ladies, I will have a tt revision with dr cardenas. Im wondering about the auto blood transfusion, they are recommending me to have one done in case my hemoglobin doesnt reach its level on my surgery day but what use is it to have it done on that day when ill be needing all my blood. Did any of u have that talk with rosio or fatimeh?
September 19, 2014
I also did the donating of my blood before my surgery, I did it 2 days before, what happens is you donate your blood and they keep it and she will use it the day of surgery but once that blood is taken from you, your body ramps up it's blood production to make up for the loss, you need to really up your intake of water after your donation to help your body ramp up the blood production, drink drink drink, it will be great.
September 19, 2014
Thank you patty for your response. Did it help you? And how was your outcome?
September 19, 2014
All I really can tell you is that I had a HGB of 12 with my pretesting and I had a HGB of 12 after my surgery and transfusion of my own blood. So I can't tell you how I would of been without doing it, but I was as good coming out as I was with pre testing. As I have read alot of women have problems with their iron levels afterwards, I did start taking iron pills 2 weeks before surgery also, you see I am 53 and also a RN so I was trying to do everything possible to prevent complications. If you don't do it and you do need a transfusion or IV iron then she will get it for you, I just wanted my own blood afterwards to perk me up and help my iron levels if I did go low, I was just being really cautious, surgery isn't any easier the older you get, do I personally think it's a good idea? Yes, I do, it's a pretty easy safeguard in case you need it, and if you don't it will help your body not struggle as hard with replenishing your blood supply, up to you, whatever you do, it will be fine, Dr. Cardenas is the best, you are in good hands.
September 19, 2014
Thank you so much for the info. Surgery is always scary but hearing successful stories is very reassuring.
UPDATED FROM RosesRred
7 days pre
Lab results are back
Well, I just got my lab results this morning and my doctor said they look great, just have to fax them over to dr Cardenas Office. Rocio said labs should be faxed a month before surgery, that way abnormalities can be fixed. but since I wanted TT done ASAP, I only had about 1 month to prepare for sx. Good thing I'm healthy enough for sx! I can't post pictures from my phone :( it sucks! I am 5'2" weigh 159 lbs at the moment (lost 13 lbs) not interested in loosing much weight since I'm ok with my lower body (not skinny, not too big) my main problem is my big stomach and my big arms. I will be doing arm and armpit, upper and lower back, and waist lipo. I still need to get some medium compression stockings as soon as I can figure out my proper size.
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September 4, 2014
Just wanted to check in ladies im so confused. I switch doctors and made a down payment and now having second thoughts......geez.....i so wish i could finance half...i just need to get a part time job and save money. My spirit is telling me to stay with #Team Cardena.... Im going to pray about it!
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