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Can't Wait for the NEW Me! - Dominican Republic

UPDATED FROM lgblanken
1 month post

1 month post op..... Celebrating!!!!

lgblanken
WORTH IT$5,200
Today is EXACTLY one month since my surgery (8/12) and I can't be any happier! I've not had ANY major problems! No infections what so ever!!!! (Thank you Jesus!) it's been a journey that I would do again to get these results! I, personally, know 2 people who had their procedures done in the U.S. and their results have been no where near as good as what I am experiencing! I feel very bad for them because they paid sooooo much money for not so good results! Here are some pictures taken this morning. Dra Almonte is the best! Im still in contact with the office staff just to do check ins and send them updates!! I still get quick responded from the girls! I LOVE U GUYS!!!

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Fatima Almonte, MD

Fatima Almonte, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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September 12, 2015
you look awesome! congratulations on your success!!!
September 13, 2015
Thank you so much!!
September 12, 2015
You look great! I have 19 more days!!!
September 13, 2015
Thanks! Those 19 days will go by fast!
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September 12, 2015
So happy for your wonderful results! And, you're correct the results(in addition to the money)are sooo much better than the US!
September 13, 2015
Definately NO REGRETS!
September 12, 2015
Your results are amazing! Congratulations!!
September 13, 2015
Thanks a bunch! :)
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September 13, 2015
You look so good ,one of the best TT Ive seen especially scar location ....it will fade well.
September 13, 2015
thank you!
I was wanting a low scar and that's exactly what Dr Almonte has given me. I still can't believe this is the NEW ME!!!!
UPDATED FROM lgblanken
19 days post

LIPO FOAM-20 days post op

lgblanken
Doing very well. Just trying to get back into the swing of things around my home. LOVE being able to take a quick HOT shower!

So before I left I was given instruction to NOT get any massages for 7 days from the day my drain got pulled. I'm wanting to get one this week since I'm at those 6 days. There are areas of my back I can feel needs it!

Another thing before I left (not sure if I mentioned it before) but my Yaniris my massage Theripst was recommending me to start using lipo foam to help with the inflammation. Clinic didn't have any at the time that I could buy. So she took me to a store Salimed (or something like that) were I could purchase them locally However they were too excpensive where they used to be about $60 U.S. Dollars (according to Yaniris) they were now selling for $79 U.S. Dollars!!!! I said forget it I know I can find them cheaper once I get home. So I just order 5 boards from Amazon for $7.50 a board I ordered 5!
$7.50x5=$37.50 I plan to wrap them all the way around my torso. To prevent my faja from digging in.
I also ordered another 2nd stage faja so I can change into one while the other is washing. I have a small MARIAE and I feel like it's so stiff. I miss my XL DPrada it was very comfy!!! So I decided I would order a small DPravda one as well. This will help me decide which I will order in a few weeks for my XSMALL!

Well here is a picture of what my TT looks like some of the scabs are starting to fall off. I still wear a thin gauze just because I don't want the faja directly rubbing against the scabs and making them fall off too soon. Since I don't gave lipo foam yet I'm inserting a thick gauze on my lower belly as well

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September 1, 2015
Your incision looks great!
September 2, 2015
Thanks!!!
September 2, 2015
Great results so far! Congrats!!
September 2, 2015
Thank you Lisa!
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September 2, 2015
Great improvement already ...happy healing :)
September 2, 2015
It's looks 100% better!
I feel like I could put on a bikini and go sit by the pool!!! But I'm not used to wearing one and we are not suppose to do any sunbathing! Darn!!! Lol
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September 3, 2015
You will soon .....:) in time
September 2, 2015
You are looking amazing. Big difference. How you continue to have a healthy recovery
September 2, 2015
Thank you so much! I took my last antibiotic this morning and I'm only taking 1/2 of a pain pill in the morning just enough to get me up and going! I'm not the kind of person who likes to stay still so that is my challenge!!! I want to get out and break free!!!! Lol. Ok maybe in another week! Lol
September 8, 2015
Looking f=great doll. Happy healing to you. Glad you made it home safely before the storm hit. Wishing you a speedy healing.
UPDATED FROM lgblanken
11 days post

Counting down the days

lgblanken
I will soon be leaving Santo Domingo and my fly out quickly approaches. Tuesday will be my last clinic spot and I fly out on Wednesdsy the 26th.

Although I'm at that point where I have wished I was already home, I'm thinking ITS A LONG FLIGHT HOME!!!!

On a side note I had another massage today after clinic and without know it until after it was done .... I was on the last strip of the small hooks!!! I couldn't believe it!!!
I unfortunately could not maintain it by dinner time I was begging my hubby to help loosen it back to the first hook so I would be able to digest and be ready for bed early tonight!

There s a storm coming in.... Thank God it's no longer a hurricane we were not able to get out sooner! I can sea some clouds coming in over the sea. The moon is no longer visible so it's hard to see what the waves across the street look like.

Here is a picture from our hotel room of the Crown Plaza

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August 25, 2015
Beautiful view...Im a sucker for views... happy its not a hurricane
...get home safe, safe travels
August 25, 2015
Thanks... still waiting for the storm to get here...
nothing but sunshine yet! :)
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August 25, 2015
Hi I am happy for you nothing like going home! Hun try to keep that faja tight so that you can see good result and how are you doing with the bruises?
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August 25, 2015
Oh boy ok ...be safe
August 25, 2015
Thanks! yes very happy to be going home! Faja is so tight!!! I'm on the last row right now will have to put in that order for the xsmall when I get home.
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August 25, 2015
Safe travels diva! GOD has your back! Can't wait to see your continued results! How's the Crown Plaza btw?
August 25, 2015
Thanks doll!! Crown is very nice and comfortable. Staff has been great. Food is a little pricy... There is a place down the street called Adrian's. Food is much better and seems to me, more affordable too.

Will continue to post!!
August 26, 2015
Any updated photos? I'm excited to see your results!
October 15, 2015
Thank you!
I just hit my 2 month post op and promise to be posting some new pictures soon! :D
November 25, 2015
How were you feeling at this point in your recovery. Were you able to get out and do any sightseeing? I'm traveling with my husband in March 2016 and was wondering if we'd have any time to give him a little enjoyment out of the trip.