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  • posted 6 months ago
  • updated 3 months ago
  • Worth It
  • Cost: $3,900
  • Mexico, MX

I am schedule for 1/15/2013 and i am very excited...

  • 20 Nov 2012
  • 2 months pre

I am schedule for 1/15/2013 and i am very excited and a little scared to go threw the whole thing, Is it really worth it? I'm 5.5" weight 145 and my jeans are size 5-6 i work out 3 days out of the week. I have 4 children and my tummy is in bad shape with stretch marks that I can't stand to see. My boyfriend is trying to convince me that I dont need it, but it is something that I have waited for so many years. I would like some feed back to what you think about my situation. please!


I will be getting it done in TJ I have got my breast done there before the doctor that I will be going to is well recomended by family and I know lot's of people that have gone to him and have done a great job. I have read also he has many great reviews. I have seen his work and it's amazing.

Hi,I still got 2 months to go, every time I see...

  • 27 Nov 2012
  • 2 months pre
Hi,I still got 2 months to go, every time I see pictures I get more anxious to do it., I get mixed felings too. I been working out like crazy and want to get to 135 befotre my TT., any sugestions if I should loose more weight?.,

I have been checking everyone's updates and it is...

  • 18 Dec 2012
  • 28 days pre
I have been checking everyone's updates and it is so interesting to see everyone's TTexperience, I am so glad to have this site it makes it comforting to see results, well my TT is still aways to go about a few weeks. I will start going for my analysis next week and it makes me nervous to do so. Im sure time is going to fly by specialy with Christmas and New Years coming, Busy, busy weeks coming my way.. I can't wait!! Wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New year...

Time is getting closer and just the thought of it...

  • 27 Dec 2012
  • 19 days pre
Time is getting closer and just the thought of it makes me nervous, I start to think do I really need this done , I guess Im getting cold feet, But I know I have to get this done, doubts in my mind... It's a must lol.

Everyday that passes by gets better and better, I...

  • 13 Feb 2013
  • 1 month post
Everyday that passes by gets better and better, I can't wait until my swelling goes away, I been wearing the girdle everyday, I'm getting so frustrated and starting to hate it, but I know I can't at least not yet, I have shown off my TT to friends and they are just amazed in how it's coming along, Im a happy camper.,This experience has been going along great, and I have no pain, I hear people say that it is painful, but it's not, I think the only thing that I did complain is that I got fat tranfer to my butt and it was uncomfortable to sit, but after a week I was able to sit without complaint, it felt as I had done hundreds of squats , lol.. anyhow, I'm so pleased!!
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I'm a few weeks into recovery, feeling amazing!! I'm glad I did it.. I can't wait to show my results to you all. My doctor is an amazing doctor, I got to see my incision and it's a hair line just across my pubic. I would recommend my doctor to all. I have seen incisions but not like this one. besides lipo was included and fat transfer to my butt for the price, AMAZING, anyhow I'm recovering well, I stopped taking my meds a few days ago. I'm enjoying my time off work.

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Vero89 16 May 2013
What is the name of your doctor ?
SweetMahogani 13 Feb 2013
glad to hear you are happy with you results. does your scar go from hip to hip
marielopez 13 Feb 2013
Yes, it's from hip to hip.. I seen my insicion and I know I will be happy with results, it is really thin.
SweetMahogani 13 Feb 2013
Beautiful!!! I hope mine comes out nice & thin too.
babymickey 13 Feb 2013
You look faboulous! I hope mine comes out as well as yours! I am starting out very similar to how you look, thanks for the posts!
marielopez 13 Feb 2013
Wow, you already look great, your going to look amazing.I don't see no stretch marks on you though, you look good already.
JusSlim 9 Feb 2013
Thanks for you REVIEW! I just sent an email :) I am located in Southern Cali (about 3 hrs from San Diego)...so it would be ideal to go to Mexico but I am concerned about the TT and Breast Lift with Implants...
marielopez 13 Feb 2013
@JusSlim, I know people have critizise MX about it, but I assure you it's nothing of what they say about it, Dr. JUlio Saldana is less than a mile away from the border, If it makes you feel better google him he has youtube videos, and has 18 years of experience. My mom went to him and after seen his work and I was so sure I wated to go to him. prices are great too. I got my breast done with a diffrent doctor 10 yrs ago, But if I knew of this doctor I would of gone to him but now I know , it's your choice, Good luck!
overhauling 28 Dec 2012
Wow you look great already! You're before pic looks like most after pics. You're going to look amazing afterwards!
marielopez 28 Dec 2012
That's really sweet of you, Thanks!
Soon2be 27 Dec 2012
I know you must be getting anxious! You are going to look great. How did you choose Dr. Saldana? I checked out his website and his before/afters look great. Do you mind sharing how much he is charging?
marielopez 28 Dec 2012
My mom has gone to him and she said he is great, and truely recommends him as well as some fam members have got worked done with him, and to what I have he's done amazing job, I just hope and pray mine's comes as great as his.
wrknonit 27 Dec 2012
Are you getting nervous??
marielopez 27 Dec 2012
Yes!!!! I know it might be normal to feel this way.. I been reading profile's..
wrknonit 27 Dec 2012
Where are you staying
marielopez 28 Dec 2012
My parents will be taking me just staying there for one night and coming back home next day, once being released I got 2 weeks off, I live 2 hours away from there not to long of a drive, my mom has got a tummy tuck twice and she I will be fine going back home next day.
wrknonit 18 Dec 2012
I am day 5 and feeling better I am sitting on a boppy finally I was in so much discomfort from the tt and lipo I didn't even care about the fat graphing to the butt and hips although my mom said its big I guess I will know when I can stand up straight
marielopez 18 Dec 2012
I been following your updates and Im so happy for you, Im glad your feling better.. How do you feel? where you able to sit properly?
wrknonit 18 Dec 2012
Today I feel better I definitely wasn't prepared for this like I thought I was
Cece12 28 Nov 2012
Do u mind giving the dr. Name thanks and good luck:)
marielopez 28 Nov 2012
Dr. Saldana is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 18 years of Private Practice in Tijuana.
SweetMahogani 27 Nov 2012
In your case I don't know if I would trade a scar for a smoother ab/flank area, but it is not my decision. Only you know how much it will mean to you. Also you don't want to lose too much weight. the doc will some for the bbl. I suggest you contact your doc regarding that. The most important part of this whole experience is how great you will feel about yourself afterwards. i am excited for you! I can't wait to follow the rest of your journey!
wrknonit 27 Nov 2012
Not sure if it is worth it but will let you know soon.... So worried about recovery
wrknonit 27 Nov 2012
I agree you are going to look really good. What doctor are you using?
marielopez 28 Nov 2012
Dr Saldana is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 18 years of Private Practice in Tijuana

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