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37 Yr Old, Mother of 2, Getting a Tummy Tuck, Breast Implants and Butt Lift. Dominican Republic, DO

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In 2005 I had a VBG. At that time I weighed 319...

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FruitPunch
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In 2005 I had a VBG. At that time I weighed 319 lbs. I lost over 160 lbs and have been maintaining at 185 as an high and 160 on a low. As a result of this massive weight loss I have lost all the muscle in my breast and my stomach although some what flat has a lot of excess skin, last my behind is rotund but not shaped as I desire and somewhat saggy. I have been contemplating cosmetic surgery for several years and finally decided its now or never. I am done having children so what better time than the present. I am currently a size ten, I am five foot ten inches tall but I have A cup size breast. I am shapely but not proportioned. I look great in my clothing but when I begin to take things off its depressing. I am not happy with my physical appearance. Even if I worked out it wouldnt correct the excess skin issue and saggy appearance of my breast and behind. I am not going to lie, I am petrified of having these procedures performed. I keep reading reviews written by patients who are post op. It is helpful but it doesnt change the fear. I am getting more and more anxious as I get closer to the date. I will remember to keep you all posted on my results. Wish me well.

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April 20, 2015
You sound like me!! LOL I'm going to her as well , but in July. I am impressed with her work especially on bigger women. I too am done having children and I look great in my clothes too, but take them off in front of a mirror? No way!!
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April 21, 2015
Awww I wish we were going together. I am going alone as I couldn't get anyone to commit to traveling with me. Her work is great. My best friend just returned and had work done by Yily. She looks and feels great considering. I am excited, scared, anxious, amped etc all in the same instance. I am hearing a lot of mixed reviews about the stage 2 garment. For $160 I hope we are getting at least stage 1 and stage 2 garments
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April 21, 2015
I think the 150 is for one faja...When are you going?
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April 21, 2015
oh duh!! youre going May 5th !! Thats right around the corner!!!
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April 22, 2015
Ok cool so I am assuming they are giving us the binder....
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April 22, 2015
Idk why they don't give us a list of post op necessities it's so annoying not knowing what to bring...... I have a problem tho got a comprehensive physical last week and my HBG came back at 7.6 I have 12 days to get it up to 12 Any suggestions
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April 23, 2015
I posted a comment above----not sure how it ended up there!!!
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April 22, 2015
Yikes! I take iron pills, b 12, I've heard Geritol is good. Liver and beets are full of iron, and something else- can't think of it, but when I do, I'll post it
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5 days pre

Started 250 ml of Venofer on 4/27 at which time hub was 8.4

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My surgeon is wonderful she called me today very concerned caution in me not to waste my money to time coming to dr if my hgb is not 12 because she will not be able to perform my procedures. I can certainly appreciate her professionalism. With that being said if is very possible that I may be postponing my surgery however no matter what I will be in DR on Monday 5/4. My flight cannot be cancelled or changed. I need a vacation anyway and I already took time off work bla bla bla but I am praying all goes well and surgery will be underway. Pray for me ladies.

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