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About to Do Something I've Always Wanted to Do - Dominican Republic, DO

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Ok so I'm 28 years old with a 1 yr old. I'm about...

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BarbieGirl2B
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Ok so I'm 28 years old with a 1 yr old. I'm about 5'3 and I just did my physical today so I'm 181. I've wanted a big ass since I can remember I jus didn't know how to get it. So I stumbled upon realself and did all my research I decided to go with duran. So I contacted her in October got my quote and set a date for April 10. Everything is booked and my bf is coming with me. I got my flight, hotel, and made my down payment on my recovery house. I'm staying at daisys she such a doll. Anyway I told all my friends my mom even my co workers know. That's how excited I was. I got the time off of work and my mom took time off as well to watch my son. I started to get my vitamins but I still have a lot more things to get. So what's the problem I'm scared. I was all ready to go but after the recent deaths and now every body has something to say except my mom bf and best friend about going out of the country. You know the doctors won't approve so I didn't even tell mine I just told her I was doing lipo and she tried to talk me out of that. Well I guess long story short I'm looking for support, I've been stalking realself for a while that's actually how I found everything out. I jus wanna here from ppl who has actually been to dr or dr duran that I can here from them that it's not a death trap like everyone is trying to make it seem.

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Agustina Hilario Duran, MD

Agustina Hilario Duran, MD

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March 3, 2014
Congrats and good luck on everything
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March 3, 2014
Thank you so much honey. Appreciate it
March 3, 2014
my doctor is first generation american.. meaning that she came here from India. I told her and she has no Problem. she understands that sometime cost and experience is at the top of the list... I told her that I did my home work.... after all India is one of the only countries that will do IVF on women over 45yrs old...also.. eurosyliica is the best implant( the cover failure cost of 50%surgery and 100% replacement) but they are not approved here.... do your homework. there are failure rates but all doctors have them. good luck and go with GOD...
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March 3, 2014
Yes I've done my homework I jus let negative ppl get in my head. Thank you so much for your response and ur best wishes I will keep realself updated with my progress
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March 3, 2014
Apparently Duran had a recent death but the girl had a lap band. I don't think you should be worried. I'm in DR and Duran girls are coming out nice right now.
March 3, 2014
lap band will not cause death.. it is internal. so what happened?
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March 3, 2014
This is what was spoken at CIPLA on Wed. The talk is that the girl died in her sleep in the recovery house after a procedure with Duran. Her lap band supposedly leaked or was crushed during surgery and she was septic. Again this is gossip talking. I'm in the recovery house and we don't watch the news. We are just focusing on healing. Duran had procedures last week when I was there but she's backed up since she doesn't do too much in one day.
March 3, 2014
lap bands are filled with saline.. she may have hit her lap band and it caused a rupture somewherebut even that would be impossible since they are internalshe should have told her that she had one I am bringinig a picture of mine. and the placement...can you find out more please inbox me is she on realself.. i am not being morbid as a nursing grad and someone with the same apparatus and going for the same surgery I would like to know. she should have had a fever before she went septic there are signs.... thank you....
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March 3, 2014
She was told to return home and did not for three days, she was then admitted to a hospital and for a week had ups and downs, the burns and septic state was too bad. Her recovery house posted a super long detailed explanation
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March 3, 2014
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March 3, 2014
Yes I read it I think she stayed at Angie's. I understand everything now. I was jus having a moment I guess... This is really a roller coaster ride but I'm staying on lol
March 3, 2014
Omg.. I know how you feel. People around me are so negative. I'm also planning to go 2 DR. My friend went with DR. Duran on August and her iron was low. The doctor did not perform any surgery until her iron level went up. Anyways my friend looks great. I don't go 2 Duran because I already put my deposit down to see Dr. Alejandro Hernandez P. Think positive n follow your instinct.
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March 3, 2014
Thanks hunny that made me feel so much better I will remain positive. Hope all goes well with u as well. Kisses
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March 3, 2014
I wouldn't worry as long as your healthy, and take care of yourself, the girls who pass are extremely heavy and have prior health concerns such as lap band and history of embolism. I was watching the news yesterday and they were praising the Dominican for their health facilities and procedures. These clinics pump out multiple girls a day there are bound to be statistics ya know? Plus we know about it all we are such a right knit community. You'll be fine, don't stress!
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March 3, 2014
Thank you so much for your response since then I've done more research and I am more than happy with dr duran and my decision.. Ppl will be negative for there own reasons. I did my homework so I'm goin thru wit it. Thanks again
UPDATED FROM BarbieGirl2B
1 month pre

My poor body

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BarbieGirl2B
Hey rs I've decided to show my pre op body.. Yikes I swear I don't want any more kids I was already shaped like a box now I'm a fat zebra striped box.. I wanna lose about 10 pounds before I go.

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March 4, 2014
Yaya!! That's my surgery day too I'm so happy someone else is scheduled for that day!! :-) can't wait to meet you may god bless both of us now and after surgery doll!!!! Yayay!!!!
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March 4, 2014
Yayyy that's cool and I'm looking forward to seeing u out there. Yes may The Lord bless us on our journey. Did you start taking any vitamins yet?
March 4, 2014
Yes girl I been taking a multivitamin and I was gonna start my iron intake 2 weeks before with some anicare for brushing and I been eating alot of greens with pineapple.. I'm just trying to prepare my body to handle or the trauma. I also am trying to lose ten lbs I gained weight lol oh well the more for my butt cause I'm trying to leave dr with a big booty
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March 25, 2014
Meee tooo! Im havin sx the same day with Yily. Good luck ladies I wish you both a speedy recovery!
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March 25, 2014
Same to you my love.. See you there
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March 5, 2014
Hey Hun I been dieing to go to duran but don't know if I'm e mailing her at the right Adress :( can you please give me her correct email...
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March 5, 2014
[RS bleep]@hotmail.com... Hey babe I just copied and paste straight off the email I received.. Hope u get thru be patient and keep trying. When I did it she got back to me in a day or two but I am seeing that it's getting harder to reach her. I also read if all else fails contact Bella vita consultants or something like that and they will get u a dat rt away for 150. I'll find out the exact name if I gave the wrong one. Good luck
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March 5, 2014
Yea Bella vita consultants is the name
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March 5, 2014
Hilarioplasticsurg@hotmail.com
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March 6, 2014
Thanks Hun I really appreciate it:)
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March 6, 2014
No prob babe
UPDATED FROM BarbieGirl2B
1 month pre

Am I a good candidate for lipo/bbl

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Ladies I have a question I'm scheduled for bbl/liposculpture but I've been seeing girls smaller than me getting a tummy tuck I don't want to get there and be told that I need one. Based on ur experience I'm I a good candidate for just the lipo/bbl

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March 6, 2014
It's really based on your health (results of blood test, urine test, EKG) as to whether or not you qualify for the liposculpturing bbl, but most surgeons would agree that you need a tummy tuck
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March 6, 2014
Really I read it was based on elasticity of your stomach muscles and the amount excess skin you have. I was just trying to figure out even tho my belly doesn't hang would I still need a tuck?
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March 7, 2014
Yeah, you would still need a tummy tuck because even though you don't have excess skin hanging, it appears that your abdominal wall it likely torn. The abdominal holds in and protect the organs in that area. When your abdominal wall is torn, the body will hold excess fat in the belly to protect the organs worn the abdominal muscles are torn. No amount of exercise will make this fat go away. Lipo would help temporarily, but fat would keep coming back unless you repair the abdominal wall which is done through a tummy tuck.
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March 8, 2014
But duran didn't tell me I needed one I'll send her another pic just to make sure. Thx for your feedback I appreciate it
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March 8, 2014
Np!
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March 8, 2014
Did you get a Tt and how long did it take to heal?
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March 8, 2014
I didn't get one personally, but my cousin is a radiologist, and you see a difference between someone who just got lipo done and with someone who got a tummy tuck. In the xrays in people with lipo but no tummy tuck, you can see the opening in the abdominal wall, and its always thicker in the midsection where the tear is.
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March 8, 2014
O ok
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March 8, 2014
I plan to get a TT eventually. I definitely don't want the scar, but want my abs to be on point.
March 6, 2014
Hey, Can you help me. I am trying to get in contact with Dr. Duran to schedule my consultation. How did you go about doing that?
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March 6, 2014
Hilarioplasticsurg@hotmail.com is her email I contacted her back in October she got back to me within a day or two.. It's getting harder to get onto her now but I heard if u try in the Morning on the weekends she gets back to you faster. I don't know how true it is but I also heard ppl get thru to her on fb by privite messege. If all else fails try Bella vita consultants u have to pay 150 but I see all the girls that use Them get a quote in a couple days.. Good luck
March 6, 2014
Okay, I am going to try to email her and call her this week, but of I don't hear anything from her in the next week, I guess I'm gonna have to buckle down and pay the $150 to Bella Vita. Thanks a bunch, & good luck on your upcoming procedure
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March 6, 2014
Thank you hunny and be patient she's worth it. I've been stalking her forever. I love her consistency.
January 20, 2015
You need a TT because of the excess skin. You can opt for a mini TT for a smaller scar and not an extended one.
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January 21, 2015
I didn't get a tummy tuck aNd 9 months later no excess skin. So I guess I depends on the person but thanks hun
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January 21, 2015
1st i'm glad to hear your doing good : ) & im so glad to hear u didnt have to have a tt because lord knows I dont want them cutting on my stomach. I got a lil pudge but I dont think it's bad & I have nice skin so hopefully not. Did duran even say you would need one when you showed her your pre op pics
January 21, 2015
Oh okay. I wrote that before I read the entire review. Sorry about that. You do look good though.
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January 21, 2015
No I told her what I wanted and she said ok. When I got there however I asked if a Tt would be better and she said it was 50/50 with me. I didn't need one but I can get one if I wanted to. I still want another child so I decided against it. But I do think my waist would have been smaller if I got it done.
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January 21, 2015
Thanks love but I will get one for my round 2.. I think i would've been way more snatched with it tho