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Surgery Cali Colombia

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This is my surgery journey. I decided after having...

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msfabnplastic
WORTH IT$3,964
This is my surgery journey. I decided after having liposuction in NYC last year. That I needed an excellent surgeon that could do my tummy tuck, full body lipo, a more sculpted ass, lipo under my chin. Knowing what I know now. I would only schedule my surgery in Cali. Arrive 3 days before surgery date, do your labs, consult w/ your surgeon. Also make sure your hemoglobins are a 13. The costly mistake of listening to office personal cost me $300 in iron infusions.
I will never stay at a recovery house. The $100-$125 per day being spent there can go to other things that you may want done out here. What I don't like with recovery houses, are when ladies arrive from around the world, we are not your ATM. Also most of the recovery houses do not have real nurses, that are exclusive to each patient. I got a private room on Airbnb $10-$15 per day. Because I paid weekly I got a lesser rate. When having a Tummy tuck you must stay in Cali for 18 days after surgery plus 3 days before surgery. Airbnb allowed me to have a luxurious private room & bath in luxury gated community. I hired a surgical nurse that specialized in post op care @25 for 6hrs. My nurse is awesome, she was at my bedside before my surgery, prayed with me before I got into the surgical table. My anesthesiologist & surgeon confirmed she worked for them in the past, and they wanted her back. When I woke up my nurse was the first face I saw. My nurse signed off on my paperwork, take care of my prescriptions, gave me my anticoagulant, and tramadol injections. Also she taught me how to get out of, and into the bed.
I appreciate her translating all of my paperwork at each daily post op appointments. Dr Florez does not believe in post op massages, because they are too pain, and traumatizing for patients after surgery. I had daily hyperbaric oxygen treatments, and presstherapy. The presstherapy is a machine that gently massages, and squeezes the fluid out of your drains. I am also thankful for my custom made stage 1 & stage 2 faja's, plus my face wrap all for $125. I do recommend having a nurse with you 12hrs daily for the first four days. I liked having my own quiet, peaceful place to recover, with my own nurse doing everything for me, and I didn't have to share her with other ladies at the same time I need her. I also liked that my nurse washed my faja's, and when my pain was bad. My nurse got very strong pain meds in injections & pills to make me more comfortable.
The money I saved without using a RH, allowed me to do other cosmetic procedures (teeth zoomed, eyebrows, lashes, etc)
I will post my before & after this week once my drains & stitches come out.

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Dr Hernando Florez

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Dr Florez is a kind, compassionate, highly experienced surgeon in Cali. I appreciate Dr Florez's attention to detail when it came to sculpting my body. All of the nurses are wonderful, sweet, and kind. The security was great, the clinic is very clean, and far more advanced than any cosmetic surgical center in the US. The post op care is beyond phenomenal, better than I ever received in the US

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October 16, 2016
Hello I'm planning but I sure to do to talk to you first
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October 16, 2016
Okay when are you planning your surgery date?
October 17, 2016
How did you get around?
November 25, 2016
That sound like a good idea, I may do the same.. she charged you 25$ every 6 hours ?
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December 14, 2016
I paid $15/6hrs when I did not need any translation, or night time care. This was daytime rates. Night time or translation at medical appointments $25/6hrs
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December 14, 2016
I got around Cali using Uber or Tappsi very inexpensive
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December 14, 2016
I have been told by other ladies, the rates were $25/6hrs I would confirm. But $25/6hrs is still excellent. If your getting a TT, I recommend a nurse day/evening if for the first 7days if your not in a recovery house. Also get at least 2 post op massages daily to help speed your recovery.
UPDATED FROM msfabnplastic
4 days post

4 days post op, nice curvy waist, nice butt! Side view in bed w/ drains

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I have no complaints my journey has been very comfortable, peaceful and stress free. I will never advise my friends to stay at a recovery house. It feels good to go home with money, and have extra cash for other beauty treatments.

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December 19, 2016
I agree, I don't want to stay in a RH and am looking for a place

Could you please also tell me the name of the airbnb you stayed at. I guess they are now familiar with sx guests. Thank you
May 11, 2021
Where did you stay? And how did you manage coming back to ur hotel from surgery alone?
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May 11, 2021
I stayed at my Surgeons clinic. My Airbnb host picked me, and my nurse up. I stayed at his place. Times have changed. I am currently in Cali, Colombia. Airbnb is not the same, the platform has terrible properties and you can not trusts 98% of the hosts. If you are Foreign. There is a protest turned violent civil war. I recommend if you come to Cali, get a hotel (ie: Marriot, Hilton, etc). I do not trust recovery houses, seen first hand how they get over on ladies when they are healing and unable to take care of themselves. You can send me a PM to continue the chat.
May 11, 2021
Wow thank you sooo much
UPDATED FROM msfabnplastic
4 days post

My Nurse is available for only nice patients.

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I do not know where to begin Yarleny was my angel. Yarleny signed my surgery authorization papers, being on record as being responsible for my care. My sweet nurse arrived a few hours before my surgery, directed my nurses as to how to do my IV, take blood, she got all my post op prescriptions in advance from my Anesthesiologist. My Anesthesiologist loves her, all the nurses knew her, even the lady that custom made my faja loved her.
Yarleny prayed with me before I went under anesthesia, and was the first face I saw when I woke up. I had no complications, no pain, and I was shocked that Yarleny was able to get scrubbed up, and watch over my surgery, and she helped to put me in my faja.
Yarleny was so kind to me the staff wanted her to work at the Clinic, ladies would see us out in the street, and request her card. Yarleny is a gem. I hope that no rude, mean spirited ladies call her, and mess up a good thing here in Cali because she is a real professionally trained surgical nurse, that has no desire to work with recovery houses. Yarleny only does personal one on one care, and she cooks like a chef!

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October 17, 2016
How do I get in touch with the Doctor for a Consultation
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October 17, 2016
Thank you so much. It feels good to finally be happy with my body. We all deserve to be happy with our shape. Email is the best way: consultas@clinicafiore.com.co when you email them, please include what your looking for, and take good close up selfies. They respond within 24hrs
October 17, 2016
I am very happy for you cant wait for the pics
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October 17, 2016
Thank you, I will definitely share my pic's. I am excited for you on your journey.
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December 18, 2016
Thank you for sharing so much information. I'm so relieved to have stumbled across your review
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December 18, 2016
I am glad my review was of help to you. I know it can be stressful traveling abroad for surgery. If you need anything, i will share what I can. You will be fine
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December 18, 2016
I've asked a few more questions above. I forgot to also ask if you told the Airbnb owner you were having sx? I wasn't sure if I should mention it when I get there
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December 27, 2016
Some airbnb owners may not want the thought of blood stained sheets I guess. I want to book through airbnb..but do not want them to be put off.
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December 27, 2016
I stayed post surgical with Airbnb, and I did not have blood stained sheets. I brought chux with me, and never once had any stains on the sheets. I drained via drains which were emptied daily. My Airbnb places were the best. I still keep in touch, and will see them when I return to Cali. I paid no more than $11-$12 daily , I stayed 18 days.
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December 28, 2016
What is chux? Trying ti find a nurse..there was one on Instagram,but I cannot find her now :-/ Maria mentioned vip recovery house,so will see how much they charge.
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December 19, 2016
How do you contact this surgeon,as I cannot find any working website or emails adress. Thanks
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December 27, 2016
Dr Hernando Florez Clinicá Fiore Email his assistant: consultas@clinicafiore.com.co +57 (2) 4855551
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December 27, 2016
He's on Facebook Clinicá Fiore Dr Hernando Florez
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December 27, 2016
Thankyou :-)
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December 27, 2016
Is there anywhere else I can find his work? Does he work in Miami too?
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December 27, 2016
I'm sorry, I am not understanding what you mean, find his work? His clinic is in Cali Colombia. No he does perform surgery in Miami. He is based in Cali
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December 27, 2016
If you mean pictures, Dr Florez is not a social media surgeon, meaning he does not share patients private photos to gain more business, he doesn't jack up his prices to rip you off, because he owns his entire hospital/ clinic. Dr Florez is a 5 star surgeon that thankfully respects everyone privacy. Most of his patients go to him, because he is a class act, with no deaths, no disfiguring. If you need pictures of past patients results to make your decision with seeing him, you may want to go elsewhere. Not every patient follows the same post op care. I followed most of what was said, and my results came out stellar. I chose my surgeon based on medical skill, his artistic talent, and years of experience, that respect my privacy.
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December 27, 2016
I'm not sure if your new to cosmetic surgical procedures. But I have dealt with many, and had subtle procedures due to the nature of my career. I have been to surgeons in Canada, LA, and NYC. None of them offered the Pre Op, Post Op care that I received with Dr Florez. My hemo was a 10.8, in 4 days he had my blood up to 12.9. He took some of my blood to put on reserve while I was in surgery (added iron, ozone, and transfused me while in surgery). I had a 6hr surgery. The amount of fat that was removed is not legal in the US. Immediately when I woke up, Dr Florez had me walking to get Oxygen therapy, and then I got pressotherapy which I have yet to see this at any Cosmetic surgeons office in the US. All of the helped my body to recover faster, and ensured I did not have any infections or complications. Ladies claim Colombia does not have good pain control that's BS. I had the best pain control of my life. I work in broadcasting on HD camera, my appearance has to always be flawless. With that being said. I wish you luck on your search
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December 27, 2016
Oh sorry for not being clearer. Pictures of his work and reviews?

Thanks
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December 27, 2016
Thank you for explaining this! I totally agree with you .I am going to see him when I get to Colombia.. I have researched for over one year now and I have been back and fourth to several surgeons through email. I thought I had totally made my mind up but then something told me to carry on searching,so I did and found Dr Florez. There was a lady on FB who praised him and said that he had many years of experience. I get that he doesn't champion 'social media' and I respect this.

What I am now doing is going to Colombia with a one way ticket and will stay for as long as I can 'legally' ..roughly a month,so I can visit Dr Florez and one other surgeon. I have also got two quotes from other surgeons. I was going to go to Dr Sacristan in Cali but I just do not feel 100% ..this is mainly to do with his assistant , it put me off a bit.. My family tell me to 'feel 100% sure about the surgeon' so this is what I am going to do.. visit them. I have also got Dr Gomez from Bogota in my sights.. So it will be between Dr Florez and Dr Gomez I think. Thanks for posting your review it has helped me.
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December 27, 2016
Aww, thank you :-) I'm glad I could be of help. Your going to enjoy Cali. The restaurants, the shopping, is great. I know what you mean about the Assistants, they can be rude. I refused to get out the car when I saw where Dr Sacristan did his procedures at. You will appreciate the Post Op care in Colombia. Yes that's what you have to be is 100% sure with what you want to achieve. I'm sure whichever way you go, you will be awesome...
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December 27, 2016
Thank you

I am 51 and see this as my last chance..So need to get this right. Maria has been awesome so far.
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December 27, 2016
Dr Sacristan. Is the clinic not the best place?

I was worried that all the surgeons worked from the same place and that I would feel embarrassed if I bumped into Dr Sacristan while having my operation with another dr :-/
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December 27, 2016
Dr Florez assistant? I am 42, I know what you mean. I wanted to get this right too. Maria is nice, and the entire staff, all the way to security, and housekeeping. I know them all. Ask Maria if Dr Florez is visiting Miami for vacation this week. I know when I saw Dr Florez in NJ for Thanksgiving, and he checked my progress, he mentioned he was coming back to the US for Christmas. If so you can meet him for a consult in Miami. Which could save you a trip to Cali, if that helps. If you do go to Cali, and have any issues, we can exchange numbers, and I will help you navigate Cali.
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December 27, 2016
I am from the UK .. Will be 7 hours layover in Miami,the only time I will be in the USA. It's ok .. What I want to know,is I want to stay in my own apartment . I asked Maria about a nurse but she said that they do not deal with hiring nurses.. Do you know where I can find information?
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May 24, 2019
You and i had or have the same docs in mind! I was thinking florez or gomez bc i want natural lipo and breastlift. Would u mind helping me as u know it can be very frustrating and hardnot having any pics of doc's work. Did u like ur experience with doc and the nurse? May i direct message u? Did u stay in a RH? I want to leave in a month. Any help would be appreciated
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May 24, 2019
Yes of course, I figured out how to direct message. I sent you the info for my Airbnb, and nurses.
December 27, 2016
Hello I am considering surgery with dr Florez and I just want to know how can I get in contact with him and also how can I get in contact with your nurse. She seems so helpful and I want to be in good care as I am coming from NYC
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December 27, 2016
Hello here is Dr Florez info: Dr Hernando Florez Clinicá Fiore Email his assistant: consultas@clinicafiore.com.co +57 (2) 4855551
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December 27, 2016
As for my nurse, I found her when I got to Cali on my own. I no longer share her info. My review was only for sharing the great experience pre & post op w/ surgery. Everyone has different taste with nurses, so I prefer patients pick there own. What worked for me, may not work for someone else.