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35 Years Old Finally Getting a Mommy Makeover After 2 Kids
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I wanted to start a log and share my experience. ...
mzmeh123January 22, 2017
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I wanted to start a log and share my experience. I've been stalking this site for months before my surgery and all the reviews helped ease my nerves tremendously.
I had my mommy make over yesterday. I had breast augmentation, tummy tuck, lipo, and bbl. yes, the whole shebang. I travelled here to Cartagena from NorCal to be able to afford this. My quotes from nearby doctors were twice and three times as much. After finding doctor Campbell and verifying he is legit, I booked my vacation + surgery.
Cartagena is beautiful. I suggest coming days earlier to be able to enjoy the Playa Blanca (white beach) before surgery. The old city is gorgeous specially on a night ride on a horse drawn carriage.
Okay, I digress. Back to day of surgery. Everything went smoothly until I woke up right after. The pain was real. If I could have taken it all back then, I would have. I was shivering uncontrollably which was expected after general anesthesia. Moments of pain felt longer. The nurses around me did not speak English so it made it harder to know if they understood me. I was in and out so I'm not sure how long I felt the pain. My surgery was at 7 am, if I'm not mistaken, it was done around noon or 1pm. I was in the recovery ward until ~6pm. This was all yesterday. I felt awful until about 8pm, then every hour after, the pain became manageable.
Today is day 1 of recovery. I can move around somewhat but it's painful to change position. I'm realizing I'm leaving out a lot of details, I will update later.
My nurses, Angela, Audrey, and Marife were all wonderful. I should also mention that I came here with my daughter, she is 12 years old, and she is a trooper. She came for the vacay but has made herself useful to make me feel better.
Updates with photo soon to come.
I had my mommy make over yesterday. I had breast augmentation, tummy tuck, lipo, and bbl. yes, the whole shebang. I travelled here to Cartagena from NorCal to be able to afford this. My quotes from nearby doctors were twice and three times as much. After finding doctor Campbell and verifying he is legit, I booked my vacation + surgery.
Cartagena is beautiful. I suggest coming days earlier to be able to enjoy the Playa Blanca (white beach) before surgery. The old city is gorgeous specially on a night ride on a horse drawn carriage.
Okay, I digress. Back to day of surgery. Everything went smoothly until I woke up right after. The pain was real. If I could have taken it all back then, I would have. I was shivering uncontrollably which was expected after general anesthesia. Moments of pain felt longer. The nurses around me did not speak English so it made it harder to know if they understood me. I was in and out so I'm not sure how long I felt the pain. My surgery was at 7 am, if I'm not mistaken, it was done around noon or 1pm. I was in the recovery ward until ~6pm. This was all yesterday. I felt awful until about 8pm, then every hour after, the pain became manageable.
Today is day 1 of recovery. I can move around somewhat but it's painful to change position. I'm realizing I'm leaving out a lot of details, I will update later.
My nurses, Angela, Audrey, and Marife were all wonderful. I should also mention that I came here with my daughter, she is 12 years old, and she is a trooper. She came for the vacay but has made herself useful to make me feel better.
Updates with photo soon to come.
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UPDATED FROM mzmeh123
2 days post
Day 2 and I can find a comfortable position
mzmeh123January 23, 2017
It's my second night after surgery and the pain is definitely more manageable. I can move around hunched back. I requested meds for dizziness and it helped a lot. I have a nurse stay with me for the night because I couldn't figure out how to get in and out of bed. I'll try doing that today and hopefully I'll be able to manage on my own. My nurse tonight is Manuela and she is wonderful.
Today will be the day I take a bath. I cannot wait. Adding photo taken yesterday.
Today will be the day I take a bath. I cannot wait. Adding photo taken yesterday.
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January 23, 2017
Wow it sounds liked s very interesting
January 23, 2017
Experiance. ( my cat made me push the post button too soon.)
I hope all went well. I'm so curious to see and hear your great progress. I'm glad your are feeling better, and found a comfy way to sleep. I just had mine sinew a couple days ago and things keep feeling better and better. Keep us posted. Happy healing! So excited for you.
I hope all went well. I'm so curious to see and hear your great progress. I'm glad your are feeling better, and found a comfy way to sleep. I just had mine sinew a couple days ago and things keep feeling better and better. Keep us posted. Happy healing! So excited for you.
April 10, 2017
Where did you order your CG
Brand please and website I'm having the same procedure 5/23
Brand please and website I'm having the same procedure 5/23
UPDATED FROM mzmeh123
2 days post
Showered!
mzmeh123January 23, 2017
Showered, feeling great, but bow super swollen, my faja feels suffocating. It's a good day so far. Waiting for my massage.
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January 25, 2017
Thanks for all the updates! I'm scheduled with PCPS at the end of April. I'm a little nervous about being put to sleep andisorders waking up from the anesthesia. Was it nerve wrecking for you? Did you wake up feeling nausea?
January 25, 2017
I was nervous days before the surgery. The pre-procedure, however, goes by so fast I didn't really have time to be nervous. Compared to when you wake up, going to sleep is the easiest part. I would have preferred it if my anesthesiologist gave me pain meds right after the general anesthesia wore off. Of course, I'm no doctor and there maybe reason they had to wait. I was shivering uncontrollably when I woke up and it made everything hurt more. I would liken it to contractions when giving birth and you're still waiting for that damn epidural. I don't mean to scare you, but just be ready for pain. If you had babies and you were okay with that kind of pain, then you'll be okay. I'm a sucker when it comes to pain. I didn't feel a lot of nausea after waking up, but when they started to discharge me, I asked for a plastic bag just in case I throw up in the car. It didn't happen though. Because I was still feel nauseous after the car ride, my nurse gave me meds and it worked wonders.
Best of luck!
January 25, 2017
Thank you so much! Yes, I have kids so I know the pain. I feel a little at ease now about the being put to sleep part. Have a great recovery !
April 9, 2017
Is the faja not in the package? And you cloose 4 hotel and why not 4 recovery house from dr campbell or what was yiur reason ? What is the prices of the revovery house ?Is not in the package?
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Thank you for sharing your experience with this community. I hope you're doing well and that you'll keep us posted throughout your recovery.