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Daydreaming of a New Body - Dominican Republic

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Hello Fatima Dolls, I am 30 days away from my...

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ApolloniaBlack
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Hello Fatima Dolls, I am 30 days away from my surgery. I will be having a bbl, liposuction, breast augmentation with lift, and possible Tummy tuck. I have three children 20, 13, and 11 year old. My husband and I will arrive in the DR on July 4, 2014. I have been taking vitamins, passport is here, and flight is booked

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Fatima Almonte, MD

Fatima Almonte, MD

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June 6, 2014
Good choice sweetie ur n good hands
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June 6, 2014
Thank you Ms. Nina.
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June 6, 2014
Ur welcome sweetie
June 6, 2014
Welcome to RS!! Good luck on your journey. ..
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June 6, 2014
No. Thank you. I have learned so much, from the you ladies on realself.
June 6, 2014
This site is a God sent! It's awesome with some positive ladies! I'm a real self addict!! Lol
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June 6, 2014
Welcome
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June 6, 2014
Thank you. Cangregita.
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June 6, 2014
Good luck! 30 days will go by before you know it.
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June 6, 2014
Thank you. I have been stalking realself sense Last year. I started planning for my surgery in February. Time has flown. I'm so nervous.
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June 6, 2014
I love that name Apolloniablack.
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June 7, 2014
Thank you. Junkindatruck. I tried to come up with something unique.
UPDATED FROM ApolloniaBlack
29 days pre

Started packing and organizing my clothes and Medical Supplies

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ApolloniaBlack
Hey ladies, I started packing and my medical supplies. I decided to get my medical supplies from Vitality medical online. I also got the Ziplock Space saver bags to compress my clothing and all of the medical items. I've also started trying to eat better. I've been juicing veggies and fruits. I am guilty of not doing strength training. I am going to push myself to do toning exercise until July.

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June 8, 2014
Hey ladies, I'm having a hard time trying to ask my PCP for my medication to take with me. I'll keep u all informed
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June 8, 2014
Wishing you a safe flight, surgery and speedy recovery!! Your results are going to be Wonderful!!
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June 8, 2014
Thank you so much LuvYaSelf.
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June 8, 2014
Great list of supplies but just one suggestion if I may from experience, to prevent swelling in your feet u need a sandal if u just have to wear them the sole needs to be as thick as like one inch thick so it's not so hard on ur feet or tennis shoes w compression stockings to prevent swelling . I know it won't be cute but rt now recovery takes presidence!
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June 8, 2014
Thanks Sexeeangel. We will be there a few days before my surgery, so I will only use my sandals for those days I have my compression stocking, I wasn't sure what type of shoes to wear with them, so I also bought medical grade none slip socks. Thanks to your advice I will also bring a more supportive shoe.
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June 8, 2014
Uw! I'm cheering for u bck in the states WHN it's SHOWTIME !
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June 13, 2014
Thank you for the picture of all the supplies that really helps me a lot. Also where did you order your maxi dresses from? I love the colors
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June 13, 2014
You are welcome Irenettbbl. I bought some from Charlotte Russe, Body Central, and rainbow clothing shop. These are all online stores
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June 13, 2014
I am about to check them out right now :)
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June 13, 2014
I emailed almonte last night ;) I was set on not going to DomRep but I am considering it again. I am just a bit afraid of cipla. But the results of almontes work is just amazing. I haven't found anyone here that is as talented only if you are willing to pay over 15000. Have you gotten the pain meds yet? That would be a concern of mine also. I haven't seen my pcp in like 3 years and now I am on medicaid and won't be able to see my old doc. Not sure Ido can just go to the one to me and say hey I need a ton of pain meds lol
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June 13, 2014
*to the one assigned to me * sorry typo
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June 13, 2014
Almonte works out of Cecip not Cipla...correct???
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June 13, 2014
You are right I just looked it up. Sorry
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June 13, 2014
Yea I didn't want robe at Cipla either so I was sure to make sure that she worked out of Cecip!!! Lol Her and & Robles do.
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June 13, 2014
*to be
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June 13, 2014
I was also afraid of Cipla. I'm so glad Dr. Almonte is at a seperate clinic
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June 13, 2014
Yes I have my pain meds, still need my doc to write a prescription for antibiotics
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June 13, 2014
So you heard good things about cecip? No girl I am avoiding cipla so far.
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June 13, 2014
So you just tell your pcp that you are having surgery and need them? Will he give u a prescription for one kind only? I am so afraid of pain it's not even funny lol I want several different once so that if one kind doesn't work I'll have a backup plan
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June 13, 2014
Yes I've heard nothing but good review of Cecip from cleanliness to the nurse aftercare. I've heard that if you are at Cecip you do not need to hire a nurse from the RH for aftercare because the nurses at Cecip are that on point. Now....this is what I've read so not from personal experience but all reviews of Cecip have been very positive. Cipla, not so much....
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June 13, 2014
I wish I could like add you all to like a friends list lol. They need to update that function here. That way you can keep up with your chicas. Ok well that is very very good news. That puts me at ease. I am so. Infused on what to do girl lol it's not even funny. I can't make up my mind.
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June 13, 2014
Lol! That would be a great idea! Or even a feature where you can put in your date of travel and find others for buddy that way. Anywhoo...if you are listening RS Gods. Lol Yea I was all over the place but I'm pretty confident in Almonte. No plans to switch those plans.
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June 14, 2014
Lol too funny. Girl I am at the gym now, this page is so addictive that I even go on it here lol. You know I wish I could be do determined already. Can't wait for next week to receive her quote. How long did it take u to get a respond?
UPDATED FROM ApolloniaBlack
21 days pre

Final Supplies

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ApolloniaBlack
Today my Husband I went to Walmart for my final supplies. If you all see anything that I have forgotten, please let me know.
1. Shower Shoes(do I need them?)
2.Dulcolax Stool softeners
3. Benadryl
4.Hand Sanitizer
5.Lysol
6.Dermoplast
7.Hot/Cold Therapy Pack
8. Ear plugs
9. Heating Pad
10. Heating Blanket
11. Grannies Panties
12. Monistat 7
13. ZZQuil
14.Peroxide and Alcohol
15 Gain detergent (travel Pack)

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June 16, 2014
Hi, what are your current measurements (height and weight)? Did you have to gain or lose before surgery?
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June 16, 2014
Hello Major_curves, I am 5 feet 11 inches tall. I usually weigh about 165. I am currently 183. I've gained so much weight for the bbl.
June 16, 2014
You're much taller than me! We're pretty close in weight though! Lol! Do you plan on gaining more? I'm afraid I may have to much weight on me!
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June 16, 2014
I can barely fit any of my clothes, I am 20 days pre-op today. I am hoping that this is enough weigh gain. How much did you gain? R u planning to gain more or lose? I've heard that fat cells don't go away. They just shrink and swell, when you gain and lose weight. Lol!! I hope this is true.
June 16, 2014
I want to lose 5 pounds so I'll be back to my consultation weight of 168. My PS didn't want me to gain or lose at 168.
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June 21, 2014
Good Luck!
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June 21, 2014
Thank you so much.
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June 21, 2014
Thank you so much.
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June 22, 2014
Good luck on your journey. God bless.
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June 22, 2014
Thank you.
June 26, 2014
Good luck on your journey!!! Hope to meet you there! :)
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June 26, 2014
We will meet. What Hotel are you staying in? Did you hire a nurse?
June 26, 2014
I have reserved Upscale Rh. No nurse yet. If I find a buddy then I will stay at Florida plaza suites.
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June 27, 2014
I've hired a nurse. I didn't want to take my husband to the recovery house
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June 26, 2014
Good luck doll, wishing you all the best please keep me posted as she is one of my choices along with Dr Cabral..
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June 26, 2014
Thank you Ms. Cherry doll