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BBL W/ Almonte ! Staying @ Tropical RH - Dominican Republic, DO

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Hello, I'm going to write a review about my...

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Hello, I'm going to write a review about my experience with Fatima Almonte I'm
Staying at Tropical RH. I'm trying to lose about 10 pounds I'm currently at 180, about 5'4. Fml I really wanted to be at least 165 before surgery. Surgery is in about 13 days so yeah idk if that's gonna happen. I'm going to try and detox for a few days. I wanted to stay at a homey place and figured Tropical would be the best place for me & I heard good things about them but not that much stuff so I will make sure I write a detailed review while I'm there & after I leave. I heard they don't speak too much English but I'll work with them. I'll post pictures of the house that I was sent but there's more on their website. I'm actually getting nervous I'm just praying that I wake up!! Lol not waking up is what's scaring me the most. Lesley has been great!! Lord knows I've changed my date so many times due to so many things but my time to go has come! She has been patient and really good at replying.

Anyone lost 10 + pounds within 2 weeks of their surgery date? Lord losing weight is so much harder than gaining.

I won't post any pictures of myself until after surgery so I can before and after. Or maybe I'll post them the day before. I'm excited and nervous! Hope everything goes well and I hope that I see the scale hit the 160's b4 I land wish me luck!

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Fatima Almonte, MD

Fatima Almonte, MD

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January 14, 2016
Hi,try the green smoothie cleanse by JJ Smith. That would get you down fast. I just did it for a week and lost 10#. Good luck!
January 15, 2016
It has really good reviews! Just ordered it off of Amazon. Idk how I'm gonna do it but I'll try. Thanks a lot
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January 14, 2016
Good luck doll! May God be with you
January 15, 2016
Thank you!
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January 15, 2016
Good Luck Girl! I'm waiting to hear back to what recovery house I'm staying in. I think it's cool that "Tropical RH" has medical beds. I was told that helps greatly! One good diet as well as is "Sacred Heart Medical Diet" I have hypothyroidism and even with this condition I was able to drop 8 pounds in a week; however I still worked out like crazy. I have three weeks to go and know I should jump on it but girl I'm so darn burnt out! I may take one for the team and jump on it tomorrow. Now keep in mind the first two days are the hardest but once you get past the second day your good! If you want any more information let me know! Best Wishes!!
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January 15, 2016
**Also the 8 pounds were just my results**My husband did it last year and dropped 16 in a week "As God is my witness" girl I had to see the scale for myself, if I didn't see his before weight I would of insisted that he was lying...this is what made me jumped on the diet. I have done it "three times" within the last five months.
January 15, 2016
I'm going to try my best and detox! But thank you! Yes tropical has hospital bed and I've haven't seen that in a lot of RH. I didn't want to stay anywhere too popular sometimes you have to stay away from that.
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January 15, 2016
Hi, Good luck and My god be with you , please let me know how it go's cause I'm planning to go in the middle of April. I been doing my research on different Doctors .So I came to a conclusion that I'm going with Dr. Fatima Almonte. I been working out to lose 30pds cause I weight is 204, that's bad cause My height is 5.5. I been watching what I been eating and trying to drink a lot of fluid. lets see happens on the next two month.
January 15, 2016
Yes!! Good luck. Losing weight is hard I should've been changed my habits but I wish you luck! Almonte is safe & doesn't suffer from patient greed... from what I've read about her I feel like we'll be in good hands.
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January 15, 2016
Thank you , I feel much better and I know I'm not alone .
January 15, 2016
I lost 5 pounds in 2 weeks by cutting back on carbs, sugar and no eating after 8pm. Try it it works!
January 24, 2016
Wow reading all these comments have me feeling like I'm not the only one. I want to book for April but this weight loss tip is kicking my ass. My aim was Dr. yily but now u have me thinking about Dr. Almonte. This here is a struggle, lol.
January 24, 2016
Losing weight is a b word!! I've done ok as long as I'm 175 I'll be ok I plan on eating healthy when I get back to the states.

Yily's work is really good. But I think Almonte is safe and only does 2-3 patients a day. I'm #2 on my day. You just have to go to who you're comfy with and I'm very comfy with going to Almonte !! Xo
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February 6, 2016
great advice!
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12 days pre

Payment & Price info

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Just an update on payment info. Almonte has an American bank account so we can send her money directly without having to use western union(less fees) which I really like. She had Bank of America now she uses Wells Fargo. Me personally I'm not the best at saving so I deposit money into the account periodically. I always inform Lesley before I do so and always keep and send the receipt with my name & date attached. I plan on sending her the remaining balance a few days before I leave.

Quote was $3550 For
Liposculpture full back full abdomen flanks waist armpit area + BBL

without recovery house. I wanted to choose my own though tropical is on the list of RH. Came to be cheaper like that I'm only staying 8 days total.

Recovery house - Tropical RH
$85- single
$75- double
$100 deposit to hold your bed. I'm going with the double but im hoping nobody else is in there though lool

Total price $600

Driver Jose Brito. I heard he was good so I decided to use him.

$150

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January 15, 2016
When I go to wells Fargo I just give the Dr name.
January 15, 2016
Yes you can do that at Wells Fargo
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January 15, 2016
I would just like to say thank u for such detailed information i really appreciate it. PLEASE share more.
January 15, 2016
No problem! I will defiantly be sharing more !
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January 15, 2016
I was wondering about making periodically deposits. Which would work best for me. I heard some girls say they traveled with the remaining balance and paid it off when they got there. I wouldn't be comfortable traveling with all the money. I made my deposit at Wells Fargo Bank using her name and bank account number.
January 15, 2016
Yes Lesley doesn't mind when you make deposits I just always tell her I'm doing so before hand and then send her the recipet with my name & date. I actually had all my receipts in a envelope but I'm not sure where I put it lol I'll make copies of the pictures if I don't find it. I just want to have it all paid before I go! Carrying all that Cash there isn't going to work
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January 26, 2016
Hi.... Do you have the contact info for Jose Brito?
January 27, 2016
Hey here's his # what's app him ‪+1 (809) 293‑1879‬
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January 30, 2016
Thanks for sharing this information I'm going to start paying my balance down next week! This makes me feel better because I did not want to travel with 6000. Now I can take the cash needed for tips, and massages .
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3 days pre

Boppy pillow / Nursit & Post op items

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Hey guys! So like most of us I've been stalking this site looking at tons of reviews so I decided to purchase the Nursit which is pretty much the boppy pillow. But seriously! How do you use it? What is it suppose to do for you. I'm really confused.
Other things I've gotten are

Arnicare gel & tablets
Pee-EZ
Maxi dresses
Hibiclens
Pads
Baby whipes
Compression socks
Neosporin
Tampons because I'm sure I'll be on my period a few days after :/

Last minute needs
Tylenol extra strength & pm's
Laxatives
And I think that's it.
I'm honestly not the one that's going to over buy and pack. I've seen so many girls do so and basically waste money on items they didn't need. Not that I'm cheap at all but I'm not going to waste my time either. From the other reviews the recovery house will have things like chux pads.

Anything else that's a must have that I'm missing? I will purchase my tourist pass on Monday online.

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January 24, 2016
Hi whats a tourist pass?
January 24, 2016
Hi, from what I know U.S residents need it to enter the country. It's $10 and you can purchase online to avoid any lines after you land
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January 24, 2016
Ok thank to you! And i just looked it up and your right. Thanks for the tip.
January 24, 2016
No problem !
January 30, 2016
Whats the tourist pass for?
January 30, 2016
Nvm got it isnt a passport enough?
January 30, 2016
Nope you need a tourist pass you enter this country it's only $10 though you can purchase & print online
January 30, 2016
Huh? Gna have to look that up i have never heard of a tourist pass good thing its so cheap? Thanks are you happy with the quote i felt like mine was a little high...idk? It also said nothing about massages in it and im like hmmm? Im waiting to hear from other docs
January 30, 2016
How much was your quote? I am I mean compared to the states it's really low. But yes they don't tell you about it I learned about it from reading reviews them I looked it up. And they usually don't include massages in quotes that's something you or your recovery house sets up