25 Year Old with 1 Child Looking for Surgery Buddy for NOV DEC 2015 to the DR - Dominican Republic

So I'm currently in the process of receiving quotes from Fernandez Goico and Dr. Fatima Almonte. I'm actually torn between the two. Ive been doing research for a while now. I've literally wanted this done since I had my son at 18. I've never even had the opportunity to wear a bikini!!

I'm going for a breast lift with impants, tummy tuck, and possible BBL if it can all be done at the same time. I'm projecting to go (if there are openings) in Nov or Dec. This is going to be a present for myself for finishing grad this year in Dec. I'm hoping to find a surgery buddy I can tag along with. Let me know if you guys are interested!

So I'm sooo sold on him. What did it for me was reading all the reviews abou Fatima. Although her work is great and so is she, I've heard not so good things about the clinic she performs in (old equipment, not saying I can validate anyone else's statements, almost everyone speaks Spanish, and the recover houses aren't good although the price is included in the quote). And with Goico is the complete opposite (so I've read).
My quote is priced at 5850 for a tummy tuck with lip lower back and waist, Bbl, breast lift with implants. I just messaged him and asked if they can be under he muscle only bc I like to have that fuller look at the top.
So the next step I suppose is making my down payment. I plan on doing so next Friday along with buying everything else including my plane ticket. Monday I will work over getting specific days off with my job. IM SOOOO EXCITED.

Here's a list of things he sent me there are and aren't included in his quote

This quote includes:
- Cardiology checkup
- Pre-op labs
- Post-op meds (basic)
- Chest X-ray
- Compression garments (1 x faja)
- Clinic (one night)

Does not include:
- Recovery house
- Lymphatic Drainage Massages and Ultrasound (5 sessions costs US$150)
- Post-op insurance (costs US$150 and covers up to US$15,000 of any type of complication)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis and Thromboembolism Prevention Shots: 7 (insuline like) shots needed the first week after surgery (approx. cost: US$140 for all shots included)

The Recovery Houses that we recommend are:

- (TOP CHOICE) Arelis Ureña Recovery House: belongs to a nurse that used to work with us and now has that business of taking care of patients 24/7, with transportation to/from airport and medical checkups included. Her name is Arelis Urena and her numbers are cellphone (809)299-3797 and work phone (809)732-3797, in case you want to give her a call and clear your doubts. Her price is higher than regular Recovery Houses, but it's located in one of the best neighbourhoods (Piantini) here in Santo Domingo, she offers personal 24/7 care of our patients and she speaks english very well (which is considered a big plus by our international patients). Here is their fb page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arelis-Health-Wellness-Recovery-Cernter/271645976341692


- Harmony Deluxe Recovery House: Our patients have found very positive their stay here. Here is their contact info: hdrecoveryhouse@gmail.com and https://instagram.com/hdrecoveryhouse/



If you find another house of your choice, please let us know which would you be interested in as there are plenty that have lower costs but are not good choices. You can also look for reviews of the ones we recommend in Realself.

The recovery period for this surgery that Dr. FG requires the patient to stay in Dominican Rep. is at least 14 days.

In order for us to save a date for the surgery, the medical center requires a US$300.00 downpayment. This value is deducted from the surgery total and is refundable only if the surgery is cancelled by Dr. Fernández Goico. It can be done through money transferring companies like Western Union and other money wiring services (MoneyGram, etc). This deposit also saves your quoted price, meaning no matter when you decide to undergo this procedure, the price will be as stated in the quote's Total.

If you decide to have this surgery with Dr. FG, I'd also need a specific date of arrival (Dr. FG requires that the patient is in dominican soil for at least 24 hours before the surgery) in order for me to create your surgery chronogram. This way you can organize yourself with time on how post-op check-ups work, etc. Also, Dr. FG requires his patients to be at least 24 hrs in dominican soil before undergoing surgery (for matters of patient's health safety).

IMPORTANT NOTE: In case you decide to have this surgery with Dr. FG, I highly recommend that you save your date as soon as possible. We give priority to our international patients and, I'm usually able to move local patients' dates, but I need to do it with time.

So I've pushed my surgery date to match 18th and it looks as though I may have to push it back a little further, I'm kind of bummed. I haven't been feeling well lately so my doctor ordered a few things. My heart is perfectly healthy ( thank God) and my brain is normal. But the neurologist did find a cyst in my sinus cavity which is probably the cause of the frequent headaches and light headedness. So now the game plan is what to do to remove it.

I should find out relatively soon so I can finally move forward with this surgery!
Just thought I'd update you guys