After Much Searching I Have Made a Decision! - Beverly Hills, CA

After much stalking for hours on end on real self I decided to write my first post! Still not sure about posting pictures maybe I will get the nerves up to do it lol Well to give whoever is reading this a little background information on me: I am 31 years young! I don't have any kids at the moment. Happy with my career but also looking to pursue my education. I have always been overweight my whole life. No matter what diet or exercise program I put myself through I could never lose the weight. As my 30th birthday was soon approaching I knew I needed to take care of my health. By health I meant my weight... I was healthy on the inside! Not diabetic, cholesterol normal, blood pressure normal, and all my blood work great! I workout and didn't eat a lot but my stubborn body didn't budge. That's when bariatric surgery became an option. I knew it was meant to be how everything just worked out. I went into surgery September 2014. I went from my highest weight of 290 down to 190. I have a lot of loose skin now which is a given and I'm looking to surgery to assist. This brings me to my first option, a Brazilian butt lift! Now I weighed out my options on which surgery to do first. My conclusion comes to this: I have a lot of stubborn fat and I want to put the fat to good use! I never had a butt and I'm in need of more shape! Yes I'm going to still have the loose skin which will be addressed in my next surgeries! Ok so pause! Sorry this is getting to be long, next part I'm going to cut to the chase! So after much bbl research online and through real self I decided to go to Dr. Hazani in Beverly Hills. I had a virtual consultation on the phone. First time around it felt rushed and I knew it was late for him. I think he didn't understand that I was wanting to move forward with my surgery but I want to drop to 175 pounds. So I didn't get a Followup email or call. Right when I asked for the pricing to secure a surgery date I was sent to Sarah through email. I finally connected with Sarah after another Followup email since I didn't hear back from them. I expected to have to put forth a little more effort reading other reviews! Be patient people but I'm a go getter if I want something I will make it happen! So after we talked I got another Followup consult with Dr. Hazani and cleared everything up. Then I got to talk to Debbie and scheduled my appointment! Got an email from Gary and put my $500 deposit down. Signed the policies sheet and emailed it all in one day! Now time to prepare! Currently making a list from all my findings on here and online! Nervous, excited, and ready for the next step! If anyone wants to give me tips advice or if your going to get your bbl done at the same time pleas message or comment me!!! I'll wrap this story up until the next Followup!

Filled out my patient profile and got the BBL instructions from Gary. Started making a list from RS and online info as well as this list! I have a bunch of items in my Amazon cart lol I need help deciding on what to get and how much starting with:
-Arnica Cream/Tablets? When do I start taking the tablets?
-Iron and Vit C supplements? I take a multivitamin due to my bariatric surgery and my levels are usually fine but when did everyone start their supplements?
-Pillows? For those who have the one Dr. Hazani gives would you prefer that over the boppy pillow or booty buddy?
-Do I need a woman's urinal? What kind is best?
-Garments or Fajas? Which brand is better? Sizing? When do u change the one post op given?
-When does everyone use waist trainers and what type is safe after bbl?
-Chairs/Beds/Tubes? Did anyone find these necessary?
-Scar creams? Best ones people found that worked?
-Stool softeners? What is a gentle not so aggressive one? Is it necessary?
-Did anyone use depends or adult diapers
-What is needed to cover incisions? Especially during travel?

I wish there was a YouTube video of how everything works... Sitting, sleeping, driving... The do's and don'ts lol I feel so lost and unprepared ughhh help please!

So I was working out today and decided to take some body shots! It's hard to see how much my skin sags. Hoping as it gets closer and I'm down another 15 pounds I will be able to do an actual before picture! I'm 5'3 190 pounds! No booty whatsoever which got worse with my weightloss. Also went from a D cup to a C cup extra saggy! My next surgery is an arm lift with a breast lift and implants! Just trying to survive my first plastic surgery experience!