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25 Years Old, Single Mom of 2 in Need of the Works! - Dominican Republic, DO

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I never was happy with my body, I felt like I...

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Jane2010
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I never was happy with my body, I felt like I lacked something here and there. Never had a big booty and always felt square in the hips. And my breast were never "perky". So you can imagine after 2 kids I'm definitely not happy. I know theres potential under the extra skin and fat that never came off after having my girls. I'm 25, 5' 7" 204 lbs. I want to get to 165 for surgery but I know I have to work really hard for it. It will also help set a healthy lifestyle to maintain my new look so why not?!.
My mother and aunt had surgery with Dr.Lima-Mejia in the past 2 years and they have nothing but good things to say. So I decided to get in contact with the doctor and sent him my pictures of my front, back and side view. He quickly replied in minutes! He recommended lipo of the flanks, back and stomach, tummy tuck, and breast lift with augmentation and I agreed. I want to get lipo of my shoulders and arms but I thought I would wait to see if I could lose some weight. My surgery is set for January 12th 2017. I haven't decided if Ill be staying in a RH or with family. Im traveling with my mom and kids so it might be too much for my mom and grandma to watch the kids and take care of me. Im considering the RH just to have the experience and socialize with women who are going through the same thing. Also the RH might be more prepared for any complications. I heard great things about Janets home but I heard theres one thats beach front and I want to look into that. I want to be at peace and have a great relaxing start to a new life. And being around my kids and family isnt how Im picturing it lol If you ladies have any tips on anything Ive mentioned let me know!

As far as the Dr goes,
When we were going back and forth in emails he was very sweet and answered all my questions. I hear he is a high ranking officer in the military and is a very religious man. I think that makes him a very reserved person and maybe thats why he doesnt have pics up? Not sure the exact reason why he doesnt have before and after pictures but if I can get my mom and aunt to cough some up I will post them for you ladies!

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August 3, 2016

Thank you for sharing your journey. I hope you find everything you need in this community to feel supported and ready for surgery. Please keep us posted!

August 10, 2016
Congrats on your decision Jane! Omg i feel like we're all struggling on this weight loss journey, let me know how that goes for you as i keep trying to also lose my 60 lbs too lol and i hope we run into each other at some point! I'll be there until the 15th
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August 10, 2016
Thank you. I hope so too! I guess since I'm getting a tummy tuck my recovery is longer. I'm getting my surgery on the 12th but I'll get there on the 9th and haven't booked my flight back yet. I'll keep you posted if anything works for me, so far I can't even keep up with my diet!
August 22, 2016
Since I have been on RS I have read so many great reviews and seen so many great pics of his work. However I can't figure out how to get in contact with him. Can u please share his contact info. I'm scheduled to have my procedure in Nov. 2016 with a different doctor but I really like the pics of his work and would like to get a consult from him. Great decision on ur part. Good luck on ur journey and keep us posted. Thnx
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August 31, 2016
UPDATED FROM Jane2010
4 months pre

115 days to go! I need advice!

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Jane2010
That's a little under 4 months but it's is surely approaching much quicker than I had anticipated. I have my days where I think I don't need the surgery but I promised myself I'm going to do it..... Soo now I have to start preparing for surgery and my travel right? I don't know what to start purchasing for my travel and recovery while at DR. And I've read a lot of you take supplements to prep for surgery. If anyone can give me some advice or can direct me to a rs sisters page that has all the info I would really appreciate it because now I can't find anything I'm referring to.

Thanks!

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September 21, 2016
Vitamin c, folic acid, iron, b complex, and geritol liquid is what Janet told me to start taking prior to and to have the same for after sx. When it gets closer like January 1st, you can do bromelain and arnica tablets in addition to speed up recovery. But otherwise, that should be it on the supplement front in preparation
UPDATED FROM Jane2010
4 months pre

Purchased my flight and moved up surgery to 1/4/17!

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So the tickets were much cheaper all of a sudden the first week of January so I contacted Dr. Lima and asked if we can move up the date to January 4th. He said of course! So I bought my flight united airlines heading out 1/1 at 11:55pm and arriving 1/2 at 5am. He asked I be there 2 days before. And now I have to look at recovery homes because my mom is the only person available to watch my girls. If anyone has any recommendations let me know! I heard of Janet's but just wanted to hear what you ladies suggest. :)

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September 21, 2016
Omg I'm having sx on the 4th too! And so is someone else, can't remember her realself name but we text. I wanted to do the week before but it is significantly cheaper the first week by like a few hundred dollars so of course I went with the cheaper lol. We're both staying at Janet's if that helps and Janet's recovery house provides you with everything so you just have to bring ensure, wipes, and pads. I wonder why they asked you to come two days prior though because I'm getting there the 3rd at like 8ish at night and I'm going first on the 4th but they said they'll run my labs that night when I get there so idk why you were told to come two days before hmm