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38yrs BBL w/ Amazing Dr Salama Aventura, FL

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I was happy with how my body was shaped before two...

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Ashley1007
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I was happy with how my body was shaped before two continuous years of major life changing events that just would not stop! From being a single mom working 60hrs/wk going through a divorce, loss of two immediate family members, another family member murdered, mother diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast cancer, loss of job, new job, bankruptcy, moving, child custody battle etc. I NEVER had time for me! Now that I'm finally on the other end of the spectrum with sole custody of my daughter and a perfect new husband, it's time to be able to look in the mirror and like what I see again!

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July 23, 2015
Wow you've been through a lot doll Well it is time for you! Take if from a vet. The wish pics are nice, but the best thing to aim for is the best body that you can have for you. Be your own wish pic and you won't be disappointed. You have seven months to properly prepare for this journey. The surgery is one portion the work leading up to it will help in your recovery. Start taking care of your body right now. Working out has been a game changer for me (i hated it for years). But as you get closer to my age (ahem) you start to appreciate all the ways it helps. So Welcome to RS and have fun reading the many journeys that others have taken. ITs a learning forum! Be a sponge. And best of luck to you :-)
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July 24, 2015
Thank you! Greatly appreciate the info!
July 25, 2015
Congrats! Keep us updated! I want to schedule for June of 2016. So my question is was he booked out till feb? Just wondering if I should call maybe dec to book by then. Good luck! And did you have to put any $ down to save the date? I tried calling but no answer! Thanks and good luck!
July 25, 2015
Forgot did you send pix in? Before locking date? I'm a lil clueless..:)
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July 25, 2015
Hello! I submitted an online consult request from this site and someone got back to me the next day! Cynthia the coordinator gathered all my info and talked with Dr Salama. Once I got word back about his input I had to put 10% down to schedule. I took a date in Feb bc of a discount they were doing for Jan and Feb 2016 of $1500 off regular price! There were other dates available but for the savings I just made Feb work into my schedule ;) The remaining balance isn't due until 3wks before surgery. Hope this helps! Good luck and thank you!
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July 25, 2015
Oh as for pics I sent to a confidential email address after they responded to my consult request. I'll try to inbox you a copy of email I received...
This is Cynthia's email address: cynthia@epsmiami.com
This is confidential email address for pics:
contact@epsmiami.com
July 25, 2015
Thank you so so so much for replying back to me!! It just hit me I called after closing hours O my.. LOL I'm in the central zone this is why no answer! Ok make sense now! Crossing my fingers I'll get a discount. I'm thinking of contacting the office after losing 20lbs I recently gained.. Well good luck!! And hope all goes well I'll def follow your journey! You deserve it!! Sometimes I second guess myself.. But like you I want to do something for ME!! Sending hugs!
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July 25, 2015
Hugs back at ya! You definitely need to do something for you that you want! If you send your height and weight with photo you are trying to achieve they will let you know what weight you should be for surgery. I was expecting to have to lose weight but I was told to gain 5-7lbs! My BMI is about 31.5 already so will be around 32-32.5 BMI after add more weight! I do know space was already limited, Jan fully booked and only four days in Feb were left :( I hope it works out for you!!
July 26, 2015
Thank you so much for the information! You have been so helpful. I'm going to request a consultation. Did they charge? I was going to do it after losing weight. But I'll do it now that way I know for sure what weight I should be. I'm looking at flights already and they are decent price. Now debating on recovery house.. Will you be staying there? I think that would be best for me but I'm a but terrified of traveling alone on this journey. Ahh I can't wait to speak to them...
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July 26, 2015
I'm glad I can help! :) The consult was actually free...his coordinator gathers photos and info to present to him and he advises them what needs to be done. Once coordinator is able to speak with him they call you back with what he says. I will be using recovery house just bc my husband will have to work AND in all honesty based on what I've read the ladies there are great and are experienced helping women go through all of the after surgery care. How far will you be traveling?
July 27, 2015
Thanks again! I will be coming from Dallas. Still debating if I should plan this trip without my husband. It pays for itself staying at the recovery house...I'm leaving towards going alone but I think he wants to be there for support. But I don't want him miss work. I'm going to request my consultation soon. There's days I think I'm crazy.. But I want to do this so bad. I guess locking in the date makes me nervous you just don't know what can happen between now and then.
July 27, 2015
So far I've only looked at dr salama work!! It looks awesome!! But do you know of other drs? Top leads?? Tia!
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July 29, 2015
The other doctors I really contemplated were Dr Hughes in Los Angelos, Dr Mendieta in Los Angelos and Miami, and Dr Hazsani also in Los Angelos. I think they are all fantastic but in my gut my feeling was Salama all the way!
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July 29, 2015
Totally understand! I've been wanting this for 3yrs now but like you was nervous about all the possibilities...once I came up with a plan to all the potential "wrongs", I was at ease about scheduling this....when the time is right, you will know ;)
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November 3, 2015
Hi Ashley! My name is Kelly, and I live in Clayton, NC not even 20 minutes from Raleigh. I will be having my BBl on Feb. 9th. I will be staying at Serenity Recovery House. It's pretty cool to hear about someone in my area going to Salama around the same time! I'm super nervous as I'm traveling alone, so I hope to make a few friends on my journey!
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February 12, 2016
Hello sweetie, good luck...
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UPDATED FROM Ashley1007
6 months pre

Roller coaster begins!

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I've read about people going through all the emotions and didn't understand until my own started! I haven't even had surgery yet!! I just keep second guessing if I've chosen the right surgeon, if I really want a BBL vs just lipo, if some of the unfortunate stories I read will become my experience, will I regret this blah blah blah :/
What started my doubts was the contract...one item states I meet with the coordinator for preop! What!!?? I want to meet the doctor who will slice me open! I want him to hear first hand what I want!!! Not someone else telling him what I want so there's bigger chance of miscommunication! :(
The other part that upset me since I'm an out of town patient is that the doctor reserves the right to change surgery date and isn't responsible for costs incurred to patient i.e. Flight, lodging etc. :/
Then there's the fact that in body of the email for the contract I get certain info that is contradicted on the actual contract....just really starts to make me question all of this :/

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August 8, 2015
I'm still havnt booked but I would also be a out of town patient. The fact that he can cancel still has me concerned. I don't want to lose money. As far as the RH I wonder how I'm advance a deposit has to be made to reserve your stay. Or when you have to pay in full. I would hate to lose that money. The possibility of dr canceling on me is the only thing that keeps me to book, it's been on my mind! I was hoping in the case he did cancel he would at least try to give you some sort of discount
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August 8, 2015
All valid concerns! BUT Cynthia explained to me why there was a clause about him being able to change dates...he had to miss one day because he was extremely ill (he's human too), one day out of many many years! So he had to shift around a few surgeries and in doing so they did in fact provide compensation to those patients! The money you provide them to hold surgery date is 10% of total and you can book upto a year in advance. Right now the March dates are almost full and booking into April. If you have to reschedule for a good reason, as long as you can provide some sort of proof then they do not penalize you. It's to protect them from clients who change dates 3-4 times for no reason OR decide to not show up last minute because they are too afraid. The RH I think is $500 deposit and is paid through Cynthia as well. As long as you book RH through Elite I wouldn't have any concerns if something unexpected happened. I was told about five months before surgery would be best to reserve RH and everything needs to be paid in full 4wks prior to surgery date. Hope this helps!