Dr Gustavo Almanzar - Dominican Republic

I think you will do fine. Just remember the risk of DVT is increased when we fly before a surgery. Do your leg pumps on the plane, walk around during your layover and make frequent trips to the bathroom on the plane to help your circulation. Walk after surgery as soon as possible and frequently, although it hurts. There is an higher rate of complications from liposuction in the D.R. but this is linked to the fact that they will remove larger fat volumes than US doctor. Apparently, the greater volume of fat removed the greater the risk of DVT and fat thrombosis. To reduce the risk of post-operative infection, I would advise against sharing a room and bathroom with 3 other people at a recovery house. You and your wife together would be fine but I would even use separate recovery supplies. I am wishing you well and keep us updated.

Yes, I do! Haters! That's what they they are! And, they don't do research-just repeat what others have said! There are fatalities everywhere, even here in USA! We just don't hear about those in the news unless they're high profile like Kanye West's mom. We have to take leaps of faith everyday, and we do! Others would rather set back and say, "I wish I had done such and such!" I just don't deal with the negative peeps because I have no control over what others think, say, or do, and I'm not going to glorify their stupidity! I only talk to the positive and supportive family/friends! GOD bless you and your husband, and my prayers will be with you! I'll be following your journey! XOXO

Good luck tomorrow!

Your before pictures remind me of the late "bigpun." R.I.P. Anyone ever tell you you resembled him? Anyways, Glad your on your way to a better you.

Hello, I hope that you are doing well with your recovery. Please give an update.

I've been obessessing too! my husband said you need to calm down with all that! but, I just want to be prepared

This is a short list that I found, hope it helps:
What I ABSOLUELY needed:
1. Pads Pads and more Pads
2. One box of wipes
3. Wash Rag
4. Towel
5. Robe w/ Pockets
6. Blanket
7. Toothbrush & Paste
8. Hair Brush
9.Chux
10. Stool Softner/Enema
11. Female Urinal
12. Pillow

When are you guys flying out? And from where? My surgery is on the 35th with dr Yily I am still looking for a RH