55+ Glam Ma-TT, BBL,and Liposculpture-Soon to Be Leon Goddess! - Dominican Republic

Hello, divas! I originally looked at this site while looking for reviews on local docs in my area for botox and juvaderm which I was considering at that time! Saw some plastic surgery before and after pics and became intrigued and changed my entire beliefs and thinking about plastic surgery! Wow! The experiences shared here are awesome! The good, bad, and ugly! I am looking to be a better me! And, I want women to know they can be banging beautiful at any and ALL ages! Gone is the notion, "It's part of aging! Accept it!" This is not my first rodeo with medical tourism. I had a VSG in Tijuana, MX in August of 2013 with wonderful results and care! Resorted to going there after my insurance would not cover the surgery. I lost 70 lbs and everything went south with it-breasts, booty, everything! Gained more rolls and lumps it seems like! LOL! I'd thought about going back to MX for my PS but the reviews have not been favorable, and I like the results I see from the docs in the DR more so then the docs in MX! Plus the costs in MX are almost comparable to the US costs!!! So, I had my daughter take my pics to send for eval and when I saw them I thought, "WTF! This ain't pretty!"
I was pretty much restrained with my time since I was the primary caretaker for my mom who recently passed away, and now I don't have to worry about making sure she's cared for, or my children! So, now it's my time! My mom told me(and her eyesight was bad)not to ever let myself get fat again! I won't plus I'm doing one better-getting a better body!
I finally chose Dr. Leon after reading reviews, re-reading reviews, and often staying up to 3-4 am reading! My research often consumed my entire weekends and weekday evenings after I got off of work! I'd narrowed it down to Drs. Medina, Molina, and Leon. But, I kept coming back to Dr. Leon who was always my original choice! I always had a good vibe about him! I did get a tiny bit discouraged at first because I didn't hear back as quickly from him as I'd read others had heard back from him, but I finally tried contacting him from a different email account, and I heard back the next day! So, I chalked it up to an email glitch from the first email addy I'd used. I'm also interested in getting my arms and the girls done, but Dr. Leon suggested a return visit. And, he's the Doctor! After all, safety is a priority! I chose him because of his reviews, not over booking surgeries daily, and where he performs his surgeries! I have severe issues with over booking/scheduling! Ask my hairstylist! LOL! LOL!
I'm 5'5"/180 lbs. In good health. My younger co workers tell me they want to be like me "when they grow up"! Well, I think it's time I improved my body to match my face since my co workers don't want to believe I'm well past 50! One co worker told me my face was phenomenal when she found out I was older than her, and she was stressing about turning 50! I think I do show my age, but I've attributed that to several stressors in my life lately-good and bad i.e. the birth of my first grandchild, job stress, my beautiful cousin dying of breast cancer at the age of 42 after just being diagnose with it 4 mos earlier, and my mom passing! But, I believe GOD doesn't put more on me than I can bear!
I've told my sister, daughters, and my niece my plans. My niece has always supported me and accompanied me when I went to MX. My daughters were unable to go-1 was preggie and the other didn't get her passport in time before I left! My niece is going to accompany me this time also to the DR! Yes, I'm taking my Vit C and B12. Don't know my Hgb and Hct levels yet since I don't go until Nov. I plan on arriving the 22nd, seeing Dr. Leon the 23rd for blood work, etc, and having surgery the 24th! In time for Thanksgiving! Will also have my birthday while I'm there! I told my Podiatrist what I was doing and she said, "You must really be bored since your mom passed! Please don't go out of the country! It's not safe!" Really!!! I mean really!!! Who the hell gets surgery because they're bored!??? Okay, I don't have time to glorify your stupidity! Bye! I don't even want you to look at my feet anymore!
Anyway, Dr. Leon is opening his own RH, and that's where I plan on staying! I'll be sure to review my experience and the RH for you divas!
Now, I just need to prepare for my trip. Have passport will travel! Will need to get the essentials for traveling to DR and back. Will make a list as time gets closer for my travel!
Until next time divas!

Divas! Hope all is going well with you ladies! I am currently in process of getting my supplies-lipo foam, suction cups, abd board, back board, chux, wipes, sports bars, arnica gel and tabs. Portable travel safe found online from Walmart! Looked to find a good massage therapist for lymphatic drain massages when I return from DR. Think I've found 1 so that's done! My Hgb was 11.7 and Hct was 35.5. My PCP thought those results were fine, but I let Dr. Leon know and he wants me to start Ferrous Sulfate 325mg tabs 2x/day in addition to Vit C 100mg/day, B12 1x/day and Folic acid 1x/day. Was already taking Hema Plex 1 tab/day for 3 weeks now, but that obviously is not enough! So, started new regimen and brand of iron today, and will recheck H & H in 1 mos to see where I'm at! Oh, and the BIG, BIG brazilian wax job! Yes, I got it done today for the first time in my life, and it was not bad at all! I did my research and saw where European Wax Center uses a hard wax specially made for them that is less painful! And, it was! Divas, I was waxed from front to back! Yes, even there! LOL! It was a great experience, and I will be cleaning up before my trip to the DR! My waxer actually said mine may NOT grow back since the hairs were sooo long! Ugh! No wonder my daughter told me I needed to "clean up down there!" I was really dreading the pain and had thought about using Scream cream before the procedure, but decided against it because that would be all I need- for my leg, or cuchie parts to go numb! And, stay numb! Or, worse yet to be allergic to an ingredient inn the cream! So, I decided to put on my big girl panties, and go for it! LOL! LOL! My GF was about to come off the table because she'd been shaving and Laura did say it might be a little more painful for her! But, she even admitted it wasn't as bad as she'd expected! Have a few more items to purchase-mainly toiletries for use while I'm there, my wife beaters, and a couple of house dresses/dusters(should make it easier to carry drains)! Already have compression/TED hose for after surgery. I am getting sooo excited! Nervous, but excited for this next chapter in my life!

As misspac says this is as much work as finding a doc! LOL! My top pics are Serenity, Maria's and Arelis Urena. Going to check out Rocio Ortega Medical Spa RH to see what's up!!! Any feedback and recommendations appreciated, divas! Nursing care and good food imperative since I'm traveling alone now! My niece was going to travel with me, but she finally got a job after graduating from college in December!! And, I don't want her to risk her job-too close to Christmas! Right? LOL! xoxo