24 Karat Magic (BBL, TT, Lipo) - Dominican Republic, DO

Just a mini rant. Daughters father had the unprovoked nerve to ask me what/ who am I getting surgery for. Unprovoked because it’s none of his business but in that same breath he will be watching the baby solo while I am gone and God forbid something happens to me, someone needs to know whats up. Now I do not claim this fool because this [RS bleep] is public property but it prompted me to think what am I aiming to accomplish. Am I doing it to attract others or for myself so for the purposes of being 200% honest with you guys, it is both. With that said, please don't judge me but if you knew me personally there is not much lady like or dainty about me to make you think I would want this surgery. In my profile photo I have on a snapback like for real. I don't wear dresses or skirts and im too tall to ever consider heels. I’m not a tomboy but prefer being comfortable as opposed to cute. I don't do clubs, bars, Instagram or none of that [RS bleep] but it is VITAL that I feel good in my own skin. I want to at least get back to some semblance of how I was pre baby but the post baby body among other things led to depression and a stagnated self worth. As women we place a lot of pressure on ourselves to achieve a certain look and I was never completely okay with my body shape but having a child pushed it over the edge. It took 4 years to do something about it because I have been trying to lose weight via exercise and even diet pills and I actually did lose some weight but that does not speak to the stretch marks, high flat ass, lack of hips and huge heavy boobs. In terms of attracting others, I do not even feel confident enough to speak to guys the way that I used to do and those who show interest in me, my self esteem is so fuc*ed that I do not let it progress. I say that to say this, remember the risks but do not let anyone else be a deterrent from your happiness. Im sure you ladies have heard at some point “youre fine the way you are or you should just go to the gym”. I'm the type that once my mind is made up that's pretty much it. I spent my life putting others first so Im not entertaining no bulshii on the subject of going or not going. I had my supervisor at work ask me “what am I gnna do if she doesnt approve my FMLA since its elective surgery”? . I dead ass (u can tell Im from NY lol) laughed right in her face. I damn near quit right there since it felt a little ultimatum-ey to me. I told her you'll be looking for a new employee Laura duh. I can get a job by the next day guaranteed and actually intend to quit right before I get the surgery anyway. My current job is not my goal career, its a placeholder while I am in college for my license but dont get it twisted, Im always good. Im not delaying what I WANT one more minute to appease others. The surgery is as psychological as it is physical. This is where [RS bleep] stands as of now.

This is a comprehensive list. Vets, let me know what’s unnecessary or any pointers you have. It will be much appreciated on my end. Again I do not intend on bringing all of this but most of it will be for post care once I get home. I will make a separate post as to what I am taking with me.


Bio oil
Rosa mosqueta oil
Vashe wound solution
Silvadene
Anika Forte or montana (Can't decide btwn )
Bromelain
Mederma
Gauze
A&D
Silicone strips
Noodle shaped high density pillow (flight to alleviate BBL pressure)
Huge heavy maxi pads (to line inside of CG:not doing board and foam)
Compression thigh highs
Mosquito repellent
Q tips
Peroxide (to clean blood from fabrics and CG)
Water pills
Digestive health (probiotics to counterbalance the antibiotics)
Ensure vs. Nutraments (reqs. further research)
White washcloths
Mass amount of baby wipes
Nivea firming lotion
Full body zippy sack (kind of like a bodysuit blanket)
Thermal blanket/pad (to wrap around waist)
Gloves
Dulcolax
Dermoplast (this was given to me when I had an episiotomy during birth)
Sleeping pills
Asepxia
Hibiclens
Hand sanitizer
Bandaids
Funnel (not cashing out for no damn urinal)
Thermometer
Plastic sheet liner ( I would hate to leave blood and fluid all over the sheets)


* The heated blanket…. So through research I read that wrapping the blanket aids in movement of the fluid. Ideally when we do lipo, the fat is liquefied and after surgery we still have a percentage of this liquid fat in our body so the heat helps it to maintain in a semi liquid state while we make amends to flush t from our system via massages, water drinking or pressotherapy etc. This is not me endorsing anything or telling anyone to substitute a heated blanket or pad instead of getting their massages. Im just saying I deal with logic and that thermal pad/blanket makes sense to me. Don't compromise for price ladies, We are already taking cuts by going to DR so don't cheap out on post care. No one wants seromas, edema, necrosis, fibrosis,burns, etc.