Moving Forward,CA

Be brave! I am a month post-op from mine, and it was the best thing I have ever done for myself! Good luck to you!

Go for it! Don't worry about others! Moms are the last to think of themselves! If not now when? ;).

Did you get YOUR MM? Remember this is for YOU!

Good luck to you my dear. I totally understand your stance. My sx will not be shared with most of my family members either...just don't want any negativity.

I'm so glad you started your story on RealSelf! I hope you'll use this space to keep us updated throughout your journey.

Here's a list of questions to ask at your MM consultation.

We're here for you!

Hi there! I'm from San Jose :-). Vise dr behmand in walnut creek. Surgery on nov 4.. I am also not telling anyone...:-). Lets be in touch! I'mtg with doc again tomorrow. I will post notes tomorrow after my last consult before preop. Glad to hear someone from bayarea!

Heelo llco, not sure where your appt is but if I were you I would try and set up at least 3 consults with TJ docs. From what I've read Dr. Cardenas does great TT, Campos Butts, and Pantoja breasts. I've gotten quotes from all 3, Campos is great but customer service sucks not to mention comparing prices from other girls his prices went up apprimately $2000 from other$2000 months ago. Pantoja service is great plus Nadia noted Quote is good for6 months. Cardenas people very nice also. Don't be afraid to cross border. I've crossed several times with family and by myself. Dont cross in car getting back is a minimum 2-3 hr wait. When till you get close to the border like 1/2 mile or less than that you'll see signs for to parking and exit actually I think its the last USA exit, don't worry you'll be able to see the border in advance. Go into parking lot and walk across. Make sure you have cash and addresses. You can catch a taxi as soon as you cross. Your going to "el centro" where all the clinics and hospitals are, you'll be ok. There's s lot of poverty in TJ, so unless you can say "no sorry" make sure you take a lot of change or $1 bills, you will encounter adults and even small children asking for money...its way to hard to say no the children. Have drs office call you taxi, walk to the main blvd and flag taxi, they'll no where to drop you off, you'll see signs that direct you to the border. Then get in line with the rest of them, also while in line you"ll probably have and see a guy approaching people, usually the tourists saying for $15 or $20 bucks you can get on there bus and theyll drive you closer to entrance, there legit I've taken it, I think it was shorter. Walking line depending in time of day 30-60 minutes. Shorter than driving. Again there will be signs and border patrol to guide you back. Everyone says you need a passport I can't vouche for that, last time I was there 2yrs ago, I"ve always crossed back with license. But take passport just in case. Follow walking path to parking lot and go home..im getting my surgery in TJ plan on recovery house for 4-5 dsys then hotel Rio with family member for 2 weeks. Hate LA traffic plus crossing border in my condition forget about it. Need to focus in my recovery. Hope this helps for anyone out there who is scared or just curious about TJ.

Hey 35, I vaguely remember an elderly lady telling border patrol she was visiting for medical reasons and showing him something. Not really sure about medical pass info, you probably need a note first from Doc. Now I do know that if you live in TJ, but work in San Diego, you can purchase a quick pass, I remember looking into that, but never got it...so yes definitely a possibility with medical. I would still think its more than 20min but less than 3 hrs. The border line can get so long with lanes merging from all different routes from TJ that it can take 1/2 hr just to see there's actual border in front of you. Walking less time, but until you reach where the border checkpoint is, everyone is in 1 line outside on a sidewalk. Again depends on day and time. If you can get medical pass...go for it. Couldn'to face to face for consults, only going for surgery and staying in TJ until I leave. Which reminds me, need to schedule my return flight during late am/afternoon...the "5" frwy can get really nasty during rush hour traffic. Please post anything you find out about medical pass. Thinking of going a day early just so I can enjoy the shopping, nice people and great food.

My status: Got 100% ok from my husband, only told one other person, short by $1100,Surgery set for September. Any insight ladies? BTW: if any can answer these questions- Where n what kind of pressure garments Do i get a bikini wax what items should i purchase prior to mmo

Got your message. Congrats on scheduling it! I'm posting so other moms can start answering the questions you'll have as you get closer to next week!