BBL and BA with Dra. BAEZ...2 month post op

Hello ladies, I’ve been browsing this site for many months now and have spent countless hours indulging in pre/post experiences. I’ve read just about every single blog on this thread… I feel like I know every single one of you! I’ve been debating whether or not to blog my own story/journey and after much consideration, decided to just WRITE. I am 33yrs old, 5’3, 123lbs and have two kids ages 3 and 9. For a long time, I’ve considered getting a breast augmentation. When I was a teen, I noticed that all the women in my family had large buttocks but lacked boobs. I knew that if I ever wanted larger breasts, I’d have to pay for them cuz if genes had anything to do with it, I’d never be any bigger than an A cup. As fate would have it, I was right. Even so, having small boobs never fazed me…I never felt uncomfortable or self-conscious. At the age of 23, I had my first child. My boobs went from a perky A to a very full C cup and I loved the look. Unfortunately, the increase in size only lasted as long as I breast fed…once I weened, they deflated and went to a not so full A cup…oh and lovely stretch marks to add insult to injury! From that point on, I seriously considered having a BA. Life gets in the way (school, break-up, single motherhood, work, etc) and the thought gets thrown to the back burner… indefinitely.


In 2008, I was scheduled to have a BA with Dr. Jesus Abreu Montero in DR. I had a few friends go to him for their boobs and I was confident he would be able to do a beautiful job on me too. I flew down, met him, (gorgeous facilities!) and scheduled my surgery for the following week. Finally, I’m having this done! Then guess what happens? My BF proposes and I’m so overjoyed that I decide to postpone my surgery for a few months later. Then guess what happens next? Life yet again! (we briefly break up (case of cold feet), get back together and move in, get preggo, have a baby, move out of state, career change, back to school, move across state, buy a house, get married…aaaahhhhhhh!!!! Craziness!! lol

So it’s 2013 and I finally decide THIS IS THE YEAR! I remind hubby for the 100th time that once upon a time, I was gonna have boobies but thanks to him I didn’t get them (in a good way!). I go on and on…show him sooooo many booby pics that he gives me a blank check and tells me to shut up and get it done. Yey me for being such a pest! So I go on my 1st BA consult in my town. Facilities and doc are nice…when I inquire about a little lipo to the stomach, he tells me I need a tummy tuck…no amount of lipo would get my stomach flat. Damn…I didn’t know my stomach was THAT bad! I say no no to TT so my quote for BA only (silicone) was $6700…I live in FL and that’s way too much. I go on a 2nd, 3rd and 4th consult for BA only. All others quote me at around $5500 for silicone. I decide to go with the last consult doc cuz he was soo informative, listened, AND answered all my questions. I set a date for May 5th, paid my deposit and anxiously waited for the pre-op date. I find RealSelf and begin looking for reviews on the doc…find a few but none with pics (WTH?? I want to see proof!).

I immerse myself in the world of RealSelf and read all the worth it, not worth it, the good, the bad, the ugly, etc… Then reality set in….mommy worries begin to invade my thoughts… I’m about to spend $5800 on a boob job. Crap…you know what I could buy or pay with that money? I’m I crazy?? Then it hits me…maybe I can contact Dr. Abreu and see what he quotes me for lipo to abdomen and perhaps put that fat in my behind(more as a thought since I’m not overweight and maybe I wouldn’t have enough fat for a transfer). Would be nice to get my once full ass back on track! I get a response within 2 days and told I’d be a great candidate. He quotes me for $5500 for lipo to abs, flank, back with BBL /fat transfer to butt and BA. What?? Seriously? That’s less than the amount I’m about to spend on a BA here! Oh helllssss no to BA in FL AND hells yea to DR! I’m canceling my surgery and going to DR!! So my BBL quest begins!!!

Found great reviews on some DR docs but decided to contact Yily, Duran and Baez (read nice things although no reviews). Yily quoted me at $4500, Duran $4700 and Baez $4000. All quotes were for lipo to abdomen, flanks, full back, with BBL and BA. Yily took 2 weeks to respond while Duran took 4 days and Baez 5 hours (I sent the emails in Spanish). I sent all three docs the same questions and concerns to see their reply. Yily answered some questions although her replies seemed to be automated…almost like copy paste type….ignoring some questions like what type implants used, amount of procedures performed per yr. and whether or not I’d be able to choose an implant size. Duran was more responsive and answered all my questions. Dr. Baez answered all my questions, going down the list in the same order I asked them...I was so surprised….responses were also very detailed….almost like we were having an actual conversation.


In the end, I chose Dr. Baez. Why? Yily said she could give me my wish pic without any problem…told me to gain 5-10 lbs. I have no doubt she’d do wonders for my butt. My boobs though…not likely. I don’t like her boobs…they all look cone shaped or something to that effect…they just don’t look appealing to me. I don’t know if it’s the implants she uses, or that the implants are too big for the individual…can’t seem to pin point….I just don’t like them. The only ones I do like are Ensureaddict boobs...if you’ve seen nice ones, please direct me. Also, she basically told me there was no need for me to know implant company and only she would choose size…sorry but I want to know what foreign object is being placed in me! Duran does better boobs but her butts are insane! She gives a real Donk and that’s not what I’m looking for…for those looking for that lovely huge buttocks…than she’s the one to go to! Baez told me there was no need to gain anymore weight…she could work with what I have and give me a nice full ass since I already had a nice shape. If I changed my mind and wanted a big difference, then gain 5lbs. Being that she’s the least known, she’s not as busy(although almost all booked out for the summer since she only does 2 people per day) and able to respond quicker. She’s very caring, sweet, and very knowledgeable. I’ve sent 8 emails, and spoke to her on two occasions….she’s answered all my questions and then some! She also told me we’d discuss implant size, brand (Mentor(more expensive), Eurosilicone, Motiva, and other lesser known companies), placement and incision during in person consult…I would also get an implant card with all the info post op. Just like in the states! She also mentioned shes a perfectionist (great quality since you know she’s going to make sure to do her very best!) I won’t deny that I initially felt uneasy since I haven’t seen any reviews on her work but she sent me pictures (boobs were excellent and BBL were great)! She made me feel at ease and comfortable with my decision. She doesn’t require a booking fee (yet)…you pay the day you arrive. Nonetheless, I got her bank info (Chase) so I can send half the amount and this way I don’t have to carry all that money with me.

So, my flight is booked ($465 roundtrip…JULY 24 JFK-SDQ..stayin for 3wks…I reserved at Ana Maria RH for now…(still looking for better deals) she charges $75 per night…inclu. 3 meals, snacks, drinks, laundering of clothes and faja, post op care but doesn’t inclu. Transport(she has 3 taxi drivers tht she recommends). RH inclu. Wifi access, A/C, and hopefully hot water (forgot to ask!)…I hate cold water….and trust me… for a Caribbean island that water is sooo cold! Any ladies going around the same time? Would be nice to meet up even if not with the same doc!

So I’ve got 40 days to go and I’m getting excited! I’m not nervous…just anxious to get it over and done with! This past week I went to see my PCP to get blood work done and ended up paying $160 towards my deductible (SMH!). Gonna find out this week what my hemo is so I know what I’m working with. Dr. Baez sent me an email last week wanting to know the numbers so need to get that to her ASAP. She’s no joke with that…health is her number one priority. Anyhow, so I was measured at 5’4 and 120lbs…I’ve lost 3 lbs in the last month…wth! I need to gain 10lbs from here until I leave. I’ve been doing 1100 calories protein shakes but its hard drinking 24 ounces in one shot…I’m thinking I should buy Ensure since it’s easier to drink. I’m leaving on vacation next week with hubby and we’re going to be away for 2 weeks…hopefully we’ll be eating out a lot so I can pack on the pounds I need. I hope everyone is doing well and good luck to all the dolls having surgery this week!

17 days to go and the excitement is building! I just got back from vacation and I had an awesome time with my husband. It was great getting my mind off the subject and getting a break from this site(I did take a peek at msgs and a few stories twice :). I relaxed, danced, drank, slept and ate all I could. I know it will be a while before Im able to do some of those things. I did gain 4 lbs so thts a big plus. I leave on July 10th to NJ and Im sure my mom will feed the life out of me! Hopefully I can come close to my 130lb goal.
Oh and let me tell you guys tht now tht im jst a few wks away frm surgery, my husband is SUPER excited! He was so against me getting a BBL and while he gave the ok, I was forbitten from talking about boobs or BBL. The only thing he's talked with me about is my stay and the importance of safety while in DR. Well all tht has changed...he wont stop talking about the surgery and his excitement to see my results. He's just bummed out tht he has to leave for work tomorrow and he wont see me again until I get back from DR Aug. 15.
Yesterday my husband and I called 5 other RH tryin to find one tht provides transport (my husband is aprehensive about me taking taxis.) Seems tht Yasmin's RH is the only one. After speaking and exchanging emails with her, I've decided to possibly send a deposit and stay with her. It seems tht after all the drama tht went dwn a few months ago has made her become more organized to prevent overbooking or having complicated people. You have to sign and approve her rules and regulations before booking with her...pretty much saying you'll behave like an adult, wont create drama/trouble, and will treat others with respect. I couldnt agree more!

On another note, I called my PCP for my hemo levels and was told tht results were normal. I asked for the # and was told I needed to wait for my followup...i told thm I was having surgery and needed the info. Needless to say they gave me the run around and I still dont know the #. You better believe tht I will appear at their office tomorrow to get the results!

Good luck to all the ladies who will be having surgery and happy healing to those who already did. For those anxiously awaiting their date, keep calm, have patience, keep nerves at bay and your mind occupied with something else...your date will come and all will go well! #confidence#positive