Confirmed! 38th Birthday Gift to Myself - BBL, TT by Fatima Almonte - DR

I'm a 37 year old mother of two teenagers. Always struggled with my body shape and weight. Lost about 40lbs within a few months last year after changing my eating habits and exercising. Always considered very pretty but lacked in the body department. Self conscious, constantly worried about how I step out and looked. Pencil skirts, body dresses, certain bottoms and tops was a no-go because of no booty, stomach fat and back rolls. I pull it together - no doubt - but I always had to stay in my lane. Image is everything! Unfortunately, a not-so-healthy looking body gets less respect than a well-maintained body when in sales or with society as a whole. You can sometimes appear like you don't care, can't get it together, a quitter or just can't get it right...otherwise, you would've joined the gym and worked it out until goal reached. Sounds easy but hmm, some things just can't be worked out. So I look at this journey as an investment, a self boost me upper and job well done...oh yeah, and best damn birthday gift to myself!!

Alrighty then, I am now confirmed for Dra Fatima Almonte for August 14th. I hopped around a bit, researched a few doctors and getting quotes. It all came down to body work experience, convenience and reviews. Prior to deciding to go with Almonte, Australia Baez was on the top of my list. I recommended her to my sister-n-law and while she was there getting hers done, she ran into a lot of locals who recommended Almonte. At the time, I never heard of her before. I researched her and requested a quote. Received a response within a day for $5,250 all inclusive (about $4,500 for the surgery) - more than Baez quote of $4k and Yily's of $4,400. I definitely would've went to Baez because of the rave reviews and my sister-n-law was very pleased with her work and professionalism but I am very happy with Almonte's work, the well-respected/known assistant Lesley and response time.

So I received a quote from Almonte right away. $5,250 covers TT, BBL and Liposculpture to abdomen, full back, flanks and waist - also recovery house, meals and 24-hour nurse monitoring for 10 days, transportation, medical tests, post op garment, etc. In order to prepare the body, I need to take Folic Acid, Iron and Vitamin C.

The quote did not mention my thighs and arms as originally requested. So when asked, I was told that they can be added as long as I have excellent CBC test results. I "was" a smoker until just recently so she recommended that I stop smoking within 15-30 days or surgery. The doctor followed up with me after two days for me to send her my test results. (Love the communication - I didn't reach out to her, she contacted me :)

I had my doctor perform all the pre-surgery tests. I thought maybe she would frown upon it but she was very supportive and just said to be careful. Slowly I started the vitamin regimen.

All was well :) My hemoglobin level was 12.4. - above average but not quite high enough. I was told I need it at least at 13+ for aggressive lipo. I then added Blood Builder to my daily regimen (Folic Acid, B12, Iron & Vitamin C) and working on a high-iron diet. The excitement continues, as long as I know it can be done within 25 days of my surgery date.