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So it's been two years of planning..I've decided...
So it's been two years of planning..I've decided to go along and just get this done & stop dreaming. I'm a nervous wreck (doesn't help suffering from an anxiety disorder) but I'm content with my choice of doctor & just have to think positive & count down the days. Sx date is 2/11/16.
Cost for lipo/bbl is 3800. I also have a hernia above my belly button which his wife (who is a general surgeon) would evaluate me & determine if I need to repair it. If so, it's an additional $350 charge.
I honestly couldn't wait & seeked consultation here in regards to the hernia; it was determined too small to operate but bc I'm getting lipo I want to make sure it would do me no harm.
I asked Molina if my wish pics are realist & he said yes however the lady in the pic has had two rounds of lipo/bbl & Carries out a healthy lifestyle.
My main concern is the volume of my buttocks. I've also tried gaining weight which it's hard for me to do so, for whatever reason I wake up with almost washboard abs & then end up as what you can see in the pictures. Yes I devoured anything at any time; not too healthy most of the time. I'm drinking more water than usual & im taking vitamin C, folic acid, iron, B complex & B12 which have helped me with feeling weak but I have been feeling lazy :/ & due to chronic constipation I've taken Linzess which Molina is aware.
To be continue...
Cost for lipo/bbl is 3800. I also have a hernia above my belly button which his wife (who is a general surgeon) would evaluate me & determine if I need to repair it. If so, it's an additional $350 charge.
I honestly couldn't wait & seeked consultation here in regards to the hernia; it was determined too small to operate but bc I'm getting lipo I want to make sure it would do me no harm.
I asked Molina if my wish pics are realist & he said yes however the lady in the pic has had two rounds of lipo/bbl & Carries out a healthy lifestyle.
My main concern is the volume of my buttocks. I've also tried gaining weight which it's hard for me to do so, for whatever reason I wake up with almost washboard abs & then end up as what you can see in the pictures. Yes I devoured anything at any time; not too healthy most of the time. I'm drinking more water than usual & im taking vitamin C, folic acid, iron, B complex & B12 which have helped me with feeling weak but I have been feeling lazy :/ & due to chronic constipation I've taken Linzess which Molina is aware.
To be continue...
Packing ...lipo/bbl w/Molina here I come!
So I'm so the type of person that leaves packing for the last minute (ha! & unpacking takes days). Upon reviews from other real self(ers) & other sources you don't really need much to pack.
-sorted vitamins (specifically the ones displayed in the picture- no multi vitamin until Molina gives you the okay)
-gauze
-tape
-bactine (antiseptic spray)
-arnica gel and/or pills ( I got both)
- bromelian (also for bruising)
-adult diapers or bladder protection pads (which I got instead)
-wipes (just in case)
-neck pillow
-stool softner (I suffer from constipation so I'm taking both a stool softner & linzess)
-rag & towel (you can not shower but girl you don't need to come back home with BO lol ..you can gently wipe around the wounds- I had done so with my C-section years back)
-Dial soap (antibacterial) I got both liquid & bar soap just because.
-tank tops (to wear under faja- if you avoid this you will get bruised so badly it would heal as a burn mark)
-cotton undies ("breathable undies")
-maxi dresses/shirt dresses/flip flops
Comfy clothes & one outfit that is weather appropriate for when flying back home.
-I'm bringing my own Ensure only because I had it here & more than likely I would have to buy it at a higher cost in DR
-Molina doesn't use compression socks he mentioned he uses compression devices
-For those of you wishing to wire or quick pay remainder balance of sx cost unfortunately he prefers cash upon arrival
-bring an extra $400-500 with you as expenses add up ( not including RH options)
Molina has been very patient with my questions as I do ask a lot of them & im very honest with my health. He answers questions himself which think about can get hectic but thankfully you don't get mixed instructions as I experienced with another doctor and their team.
I'm excited & scared lol
By the time this is updated I should be in DR
Yikes!
Pray for me :-)
And best of luck to all of you as well!
Molina doesn't
-sorted vitamins (specifically the ones displayed in the picture- no multi vitamin until Molina gives you the okay)
-gauze
-tape
-bactine (antiseptic spray)
-arnica gel and/or pills ( I got both)
- bromelian (also for bruising)
-adult diapers or bladder protection pads (which I got instead)
-wipes (just in case)
-neck pillow
-stool softner (I suffer from constipation so I'm taking both a stool softner & linzess)
-rag & towel (you can not shower but girl you don't need to come back home with BO lol ..you can gently wipe around the wounds- I had done so with my C-section years back)
-Dial soap (antibacterial) I got both liquid & bar soap just because.
-tank tops (to wear under faja- if you avoid this you will get bruised so badly it would heal as a burn mark)
-cotton undies ("breathable undies")
-maxi dresses/shirt dresses/flip flops
Comfy clothes & one outfit that is weather appropriate for when flying back home.
-I'm bringing my own Ensure only because I had it here & more than likely I would have to buy it at a higher cost in DR
-Molina doesn't use compression socks he mentioned he uses compression devices
-For those of you wishing to wire or quick pay remainder balance of sx cost unfortunately he prefers cash upon arrival
-bring an extra $400-500 with you as expenses add up ( not including RH options)
Molina has been very patient with my questions as I do ask a lot of them & im very honest with my health. He answers questions himself which think about can get hectic but thankfully you don't get mixed instructions as I experienced with another doctor and their team.
I'm excited & scared lol
By the time this is updated I should be in DR
Yikes!
Pray for me :-)
And best of luck to all of you as well!
Molina doesn't
Day 1 arriving pre op w/ Dr. Julio Molina
Soooo it's literally 1:47am & I can not sleep! I seriously had a 2hour nap (haven't slept since Monday night) & my mind is running wild. The trip here from my hometown NY was unbearable idk why it took 4hours and change ...thankfully it was a smooth ride but urghh not looking forward to flying at all. Immigration was a nightmare we arrived at 10:25am & didn't get to exit until noon. Like why?.. Then my sx buddy needed to withdraw cash & that was another nightmare. Ladies please sort out your money situation before arrival to avoid another errand it's exhausting! Only bring your debit card as a last minute back up and let your bank know you are out of the country to avoid being blocked from making any transactions. Expenses do add up quickly...I wasn't aware of a $135 dollar charge for insurance as per Molina. So the extra $400-500 for misc. spending is no joke. Coming here I thought paying in dollars was going to be normal ...but they advertise everything in rd currency (pesos) I came here with the impression it's a tourists sight...idk I don't like drawing unnecessary attention I rather change dollars into pesos if you are to be roaming into the neighborhood as I had to because I never booked my arrival day at the RH.( I wanted to save money & stay at a family friends house ...personally I should had just booked it at the RH to save myself the extra run arounds.)
So any way...we arrived at centro de cirugia plastica E-G. At this point I'm fatigued, starving and still suffering from ear loss due to landing lol . I go upstairs and was ambuished by Glasil. I couldn't get my words out I just thought omg I'm here ..few minutes later she welcomed us inside and introduced herself as Molinas assistant. She's generally nice..she can come off rude if you don't reply right away lol either that or I was just dealing with too much already.
Molina is so great! He noticed I was shaken up I mean I broke night and was running on low but he eased me quickly he likes to joke around yet come off as still having his s***! Together. Very professional. His office is welcoming and with a modern feel to it. He remembered me- ofcourse he did! I'm the one with the billion and one questions! We reviewed what I would like to get done and my wishful expectations. He does suggest I get the hernia repair but I'm honestly confused about it bc my hernia which is small- but I can pin-point -is above my belly button & he kept insisting it's my belly button itself :/ which it doesn't feel to be?!
However, he stressed anything reviewed during the visit will be reviewed once again before the sx.
A male nurse came in mid consultation to w/d blood. He was funny as well.
Molina sent us to get a thorax Xray ***where ever you go please ask pricing at the clinic where the xray is to be done before showing your ID and paying*** I say this bc Molina said its a $20 dollar charge but when I went they asked for my ID and I handed in my US passport then they gave me pricing- it came out to $33. Idk if Molina was making a guess or I got jerked. So please ask before paying. I know it's only a $13 difference but when I tell you expenses add up its no joke! Think about it ...I spent an additional $168 that I wasn't expecting to spend (135 for health insurance & 33 for thorax xray) .
Before leaving Molinas office -as mentioned i paid for insurance & paid the remainder cost for the lipo/bbl which was $2800 plus the $350 for the hernia repair. You crying too? I hear my pockets crying & I have yet to get to the RH!
I took forever typing this it's now 2:36am. And I have to be back at the clinic by 6:30am. Where a happy blue pill awaits for me.
Sorry I really didn't take pictures today as that was the last thing on my mind I was more concern with calling home & assuring them with my safety and even that I couldn't do until 6pm :(
Is it too quickly to be homesick? Lol
Pray for me!!
So any way...we arrived at centro de cirugia plastica E-G. At this point I'm fatigued, starving and still suffering from ear loss due to landing lol . I go upstairs and was ambuished by Glasil. I couldn't get my words out I just thought omg I'm here ..few minutes later she welcomed us inside and introduced herself as Molinas assistant. She's generally nice..she can come off rude if you don't reply right away lol either that or I was just dealing with too much already.
Molina is so great! He noticed I was shaken up I mean I broke night and was running on low but he eased me quickly he likes to joke around yet come off as still having his s***! Together. Very professional. His office is welcoming and with a modern feel to it. He remembered me- ofcourse he did! I'm the one with the billion and one questions! We reviewed what I would like to get done and my wishful expectations. He does suggest I get the hernia repair but I'm honestly confused about it bc my hernia which is small- but I can pin-point -is above my belly button & he kept insisting it's my belly button itself :/ which it doesn't feel to be?!
However, he stressed anything reviewed during the visit will be reviewed once again before the sx.
A male nurse came in mid consultation to w/d blood. He was funny as well.
Molina sent us to get a thorax Xray ***where ever you go please ask pricing at the clinic where the xray is to be done before showing your ID and paying*** I say this bc Molina said its a $20 dollar charge but when I went they asked for my ID and I handed in my US passport then they gave me pricing- it came out to $33. Idk if Molina was making a guess or I got jerked. So please ask before paying. I know it's only a $13 difference but when I tell you expenses add up its no joke! Think about it ...I spent an additional $168 that I wasn't expecting to spend (135 for health insurance & 33 for thorax xray) .
Before leaving Molinas office -as mentioned i paid for insurance & paid the remainder cost for the lipo/bbl which was $2800 plus the $350 for the hernia repair. You crying too? I hear my pockets crying & I have yet to get to the RH!
I took forever typing this it's now 2:36am. And I have to be back at the clinic by 6:30am. Where a happy blue pill awaits for me.
Sorry I really didn't take pictures today as that was the last thing on my mind I was more concern with calling home & assuring them with my safety and even that I couldn't do until 6pm :(
Is it too quickly to be homesick? Lol
Pray for me!!
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