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Finally Getting my Dream Body - Made over in Cali Colombia! - Cali, CO

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Hello everyone. I'm scheduled for surgery with Dr....

ButterflyBreakingLooseFebruary 10, 2015

$7,000

Hello everyone. I'm scheduled for surgery with Dr. Villalobos in Cali Colombia on 7/3/15. I plan to stay 2 days before and 16 days after at Beauti Sleep Recovery & Spa. I'll be getting a tummy tuck, full liposculpture, BBL, and a breast lift with reconstruction (no implants). I'm a 36DD. I highly doubt I need implants. :-)

A little about myself---Navy wife. Career woman. 3 KIDS (not having any more). I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy in 4/2014 and lost over 50 lbs. Now I'm ready to tighten up this loose skin and polish off all my hard work. I'm 5'2 (actually 5'1 1/2), 158 lbs. I'm trying to get down to 145 before surgery. My ultimate goal weight is 135 lbs. My husband is kind of indifferent. He's neither negative or positive. I think mostly worried. As long as he's not raining on my parade I'm ok.

I'm going alone and would love to find a surgery buddy!

ButterflyBreakingLoose's provider

Harold Villalobos, MD

Harold Villalobos, MD

Plastic Surgeon

Replies (5)

February 11, 2015

WOW! You are so brave! I wish you the best of luck on your journey!!

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 11, 2015

Thank you. I'd like to think I'm brave. I really want this.

February 12, 2015

I'm having surgery with him that same day! I was talking to Jazmine from Bellavita about her RH

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 12, 2015

Oh really!! It's nice to find someone else going the same day! We should keep in touch. I'll be staying at BellaVitas place. Have you already paid your deposit for Dr. V?

February 12, 2015

Yes! I paid it in early January. How about you??

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 12, 2015

I gave Paola the info today but she was out of the office so she's going to run it tomorrow. I already booked my flight. Arriving 7/1. I can't stay the full 18 days though because of my job...only 15 days.

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 12, 2015

Well tomorrow is today so it'll be process today lol. Forgot it was 5:30 in the morning. But she told me 7/3 was still available. My surgery is going to take 6 hrs so I wonder how many he does in a day......

February 12, 2015

I think he books multiple early in the day and really doesn't see patients until the evening. I arrive 7/1 and return 7/15. My job was giving me grief about taking so much time off. this is my second round and I know I was under by 530am. Makes you wonder when they sleep lol

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 12, 2015

Hmm. Ok well as long as I have surgery on 7/3 im good lol. I'm leaving on 7/18. I have to be back to work on 7/20. Maybe we'll see each other there!

February 12, 2015

Sounds like a plan!! Girl I get back to NY on the 15th and back to work on the 16th. Shoot me please

February 15, 2015

Congrats on scheduling your surgery! I'm leaning towards (leaning as in a full tilt, lol) Dr. Villalobos and actually had the pleasure of speaking to one of his patients that I found via RealSelf, she's thrilled with him. I am sure after you heal you will love your results. From what I see on RS, he does very realistic beautiful profiles, like a master sculptor! Hope you take this pre-op time to meditate and go into full relax mode. July, you transform into YOU. How dope is that!? I'm excited for you!

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 15, 2015

Thanks sweetie. I appreciate the comment. I'm really trying to do as you say and relax. It's definitely hard because I have so many questions and I dream about the surgery lol. But yes, transformation in July. I love it. Good luck on your journey as well.

February 15, 2015

you're very welcome sis! I'm early in my process and all I keep thinking is oh gaaawd! Is this going to consume me until I finally get post-op? It's a roller coaster. I'm up early and late researching and looking at pics of you fearless big booty superwoman - pre and post op. It's crazy! Lol. Despite what you may think, planning was the BIG part. Now you show up. So relax and enjoy the last few month of peace. Soon your hubby will be all over you, you'll need security. :)

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 15, 2015

Girl I don't think the consuming part will end until it's over. Then we'll be consumed with our new bodies. Its' crazy because every time I fall asleep I dream about the surgery. EVERY time. I have never been so consumed with something, even when I had my gastric sleeve surgery.

February 24, 2015

I agree with you @kocoakitty all of it is very consuming..i know i personally spend hours on IG and here..as well as all over the internet..researching researching i go back and forth between DR and Colombia..to the point that i mentally exhaust myself..and get all confused :( (its a big decision) so i suppose all pre-op dolls go thru. :/

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 25, 2015

You are right. It is very exhausting. But know that you will come to the best conclusion for YOU. And you'll know when you've made the right decision.

ButterflyBreakingLoose

March 25, 2015

Hey I started a surgery page on IG with my surgery boo. @teamrj_colombiajuly15 if you want to follow

February 17, 2015

Hi.. how much are you paying for the recovery house?

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 17, 2015

The recovery house has different rates based on room type . For the triple room it's $85 a night, double $100, and the master suite $125. I'm getting the master suite. If you follow @bellavitaempire on IG she has a flyer up of everything that's included, such as a beauty bar and all your post op supplies, 24/7 nurse, transportation, gym, sauna,pool, jacuzzi, etc.

February 23, 2015

I wish this RH had a website..I am also looking into staying at this RH. I emailed Bellavita today..but do you know since all post op supplies are included..do we still have to bring things like foam board (i have seen recommendations on here for that) or other things like Arnica Cream/pills etc etc.?

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 24, 2015

I know all necessary supplies you need for recovery are included but I don't have a specific list on what those are. Everyone doesn't lipo foam so I'm not sure if this is an included supply. I would be interested in seeing the list.

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 24, 2015

I'm bringing my own arnica pills and lipo foam.

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 24, 2015

Oh and the website is in the works. Have you seen the pics and video of it on IG? Looks amazing.

February 24, 2015

yes, I have seen the pics and video..i cant wait for the website though..Just cause its much different than view snapshots..but Yes it does look amazing and def a place where i would like to recover at. I emailed Jazmine yest. wanting to know more about pricing and if i bring a companion (my sis might come just to stay with me though) how much for the second person. All this is very exciting yet nerve racking :)

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 25, 2015

She is so swamped with the influx of new clients but is in the process of hiring an assistant. But yes I know a website would be helpful. It's coming though! And I can tell you a guest is $75 per night.

February 24, 2015

My Husband is just as excited as i am he says he wants me to get a BIG ol Booty..LOL!! I am like umm ok relax..I am worried about other things like flying alone, picking the right DR., making it to the flat side, pain, etc etc haha. We got this though girl and you will look stunning i am sure. God First and foremost always!!

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 25, 2015

Lol. Gosh I wish my husband were so gung-ho. He's worried sick but knows I'm going to do it anyway lol. And you're right...we are thinking about soooo many other things.

UPDATED FROM ButterflyBreakingLoose

5 months pre

5 mos pre op

ButterflyBreakingLooseFebruary 11, 2015

Looking forward to a TT and BL.

Replies (2)

February 11, 2015

Kudos on ur weightloss! Can't wait to see ur results.

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 11, 2015

Thanks Luv

February 15, 2015

Excited to see your BL results. I am blessed to be full (D) up top and am considering a BL w/out implants too. I'm LITERALLY really so excited for you. Feel like I could stand outside operating rooms and just slap preBBL booties on the way in like "Yaaaassss boo go get that!" *slap* - :)

ButterflyBreakingLoose

February 15, 2015

LMBO. You are are hilarity! :-)

ButterflyBreakingLoose

March 25, 2015

Hey I started a surgery page on IG with my surgery boo. @teamrj_colombiajuly15 if you want to follow

UPDATED FROM ButterflyBreakingLoose

5 months pre

More pre-op pics...

ButterflyBreakingLooseFebruary 15, 2015

I don't know why the camera makes you look so large..ugh..but here are more pre-op pics...5'1 1/2 and 158 lbs.

Replies (1)

June 2, 2015

ill be there in july as well! i been thinking about staying in the same place u are but i been reading different mix reviews :(

ButterflyBreakingLoose

June 3, 2015

You're going to have mixed reviews wherever you go. You have to pick the place that's right for you. For me, Beauti sleep offers the luxury recovery I want and cost wasn't an option.

June 26, 2015

What made you choose there instead of casa de arama? I'm going to dr v too in August

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