BBL Journey 5'2" 126 lbs

This is it! I began my research on BBLs not too long ago with the overall goal to improve the shape and size of my buttocks. I've had 3 virtual consults with 2 physicians in Tijuana and 1 physician in Miami. I've also had an in person consult with a physician in the Bay Area. My key determining factors on selecting a physician are: experience (total years, # of procedures, board certification), result (with my specific body type), location, and pricing. These are the order of priorities I have set when selecting a physician.
My stats are 5'2" 126 lbs normal weight, athletic build with Asian type figure (short torso, boxy buttocks, straight overall build, broad shoulders) I am 9 months post partum and have returned to my pre-pregnancy weight through diet and exercise that I've maintained through and after pregnancy. My diet consists of Whole Foods (limited grains, refined carbs, processed foods) , non dairy, and plenty of fruits and veggies. Since deciding on proceeding with this procedure I have begun lifting some restrictions from my diet including more grains and carbs into my diet and also eating until I am satiated with the overall goal of reaching my "natural" body weight.
While I would loooove to have a huge booty and curvaceous hips, I am realistic about my potential results. Soooo I've decided to go with Dr. Campos. After researching several physicians, he has met the criterion above. And so it begins, I hope this journey helps some of you select the right physician for you. I will continue to provide updates as I go along.

I received an email from Gladys- surgery coordinator from Dr. Campos stating that they need to reschedule my surgery. See email below to get an idea of how the communication has been.
______________________________________________From: EMAIL WITHHELD FOR PRIVACY PURPOSESDate: Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 6:19 PMSubject: Re: change of dateTo: Dr.Campos Office info@tjlipo.comI would prefer to discuss this by phone. Please contact me directly immediately. Sincerely,JanOn Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 5:36 PM Dr.Campos Office info@tjlipo.comwrote:Dear Jan,Due to a flight change Dr.Campos is kindly asking for a change of date from you. Are you able to help us ? What dates work with you. Please let me know as soon as possible in order to find a new date. Best wishes ! Gladys Garza Patient Coordination TeamCAMPOS LEON PLASTIC SURGERY CENTERRefresh, renew yourself@lotusmedgroup______________________________________________I requested for a call to discuss further as I had already requested for the time off with my employer, booked flights and booked a hotel. I waited two business days and never received a call or a follow up email. I contacted the office by phone and requested to speak with Gladys. She provided dates for the following month and the following week. I requested for a date within the same week. She agreed to call me back once she can arrange for this. She did not call but instead sent me an email with an alternate date that did not work with my schedule. So I called her again and she provided a different date which was manageable as my employer is flexible in changing my requested dates off. I understand scheduling changes happen having worked in the medical field for so long and so I am flexible with these types of changes. However I do see where it may be difficult for other patients to adjust after making arrangements with family, work and even financial adjustments once your surgery date is scheduled. So given the information above, I do recommend having a little flexibility and a whole lot of patience when it comes to booking your surgery with Dr. Campos. Observations made so far:1. Communication with the office is incredibly inefficient and seems to be lacking all together. I prefer emailing for documentation purposes however they do not respond via email. TIP: call the office. If you don’t get anyone on the first call, call them again until you get a live person. Also outline everything you discussed over the phone by email and send it to them so you have it documented. 2. For preoperative preparation, they may send you a packet when they send you a quote with instructions on how to prepare. The instructions include what to do at 4 weeks, 2 weeks, and the week prior to surgery. It is too soon to say whether or not they give you further instructions prior to surgery. In my previous procedure (breast augmentation done in California) I recall receiving a call the week before from the surgery coordinator to check in and answer any questions I may have. I do not expect this from Dr. Campos office but again it is too soon to tell. I will continue to provide updates TIP: research on your own on how to prepare for surgery. Specifically liposuction with fat grafting. I will provide another update with how I am preparing for surgery ie. supplies, activities of daily living, vitamins/supplements etcThank you for your time! Feel free to DM me with any question.

I will be flying in from San Diego and crossing the border the night before my surgery. I plan on Ubering from the San Diego Airport to Hotel Pueblo Amigo. It costs about $30-40 to Uber (bet you didn’t know Uber does that). I picked Hotel Pueblo Amigo because of its proximity to the border crossing and to Dr Campos office. I considered spending the night before surgery in a hotel in San Diego then Ubering to the office the morning of surgery, however given that the surgery is on a weekday early in the morning, I didn’t want to risk possibly hitting commute traffic. After the surgery I will be staying overnight in the clinic because I will be getting 2 additional areas lipo’d. Then I will be staying at Cocoon Recovery for 6 nights. They offer transportation to and from the recovery home to the office and also back to San Diego airport for an additional fee. Uber does not cross from Tijuana to California. So I will be booking the transportation service from the recovery home to San Diego airport. This is arranged once you are staying at the recovery one and paid upfront at time of service.
Hopefully this works out, but I definitely have back up plans just in case it doesn’t pan out as outlined. Will keep you guys posted if this does work!!!