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35 Yr Old 7 Kids. Dominican Republic, DO

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I am 35 have had 7 kids and lost 110 pounds and I...

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Laloca
WORTH IT$4,600
I am 35 have had 7 kids and lost 110 pounds and I wanted to get my body back . I had started off with doing research with Almonte loved her work well sent her my deposit then she decided That she wouldn't do my mommy makeover cause she was scared over soemthing that had happen in the DR with another dr. So I started looking around cause I didn't won't to do a 2nd ir 3rd round . I ended up finding manon contacted him love the fact that he his self would answer yr question and talk to you not someone eles . I left home may 31st to head to DR to see what I though of manon cause if I didn't feel comfy with him I was going to go ahead and go with Almonte even though she wouldn't do everything that I wanted . Arrived in dr left my items at my rh which I decided to stay with virgina de la paz rh and was the best decision that I made. We went to the hospital to meet Dr. Manon he was very sweet man he sit down and talked to me took his time answering all my questions and everything then he decided to show me round the hospital and even took me to meet other gurls he had just done sx on . I was an amazing experience. Well just from that I felt so comfortable so I decided he will going to be the one to do my sx. Well he took me downstairs they did labs , then me and virgina headed back to the rh so I could get some rest and ready for sx the next morning. Well the next morning I got up it was June 1st I took a shower and did as I was told went to hospital there they asked a 101 question did all kinds of test . Then they took my off to mark me up well manon marked me up . They took me straight to the operating table had me get up on it and they put in the iv and gave me meds . I was out I did feel a Lil movement going on when they was doing lipo on my back but no pain I think I made a sound cause I don't remember anything eles other then waking up in my bed. I woke up not much pain at all. Later I laid there and that's when the darn faja starting bothering me. I felt like there was a huge ass truck sitting on my chest I wanted to remove the faja but dr said no. The nurse that was working that night was lazy so I sent dr manon a whatsapp message letting him know she wouldn't give me the wifi password to contact my family it wasn't even ten mins he was there raising hell he told her he would have her damn job that she wasn't going to treat his patients like that. He mad her get me the password and put the pressure cuffs on my legs he was mad cause she hadn't done that already . He stayed there the rest of the night just to make sure u was fine which I was I really didn't have any pain. The following day I got to go back to my rh and before I left he checked me over made sure I had everything that I needed. I left for the rh June 2nd I went there walked around some cause it's very good for you to keep moving round so u don't get blood clots and keeps u from being stiff . I brought pain pills with me but only took 1 the whole time I ain't one who takes meds u less I really have to. I had amazing lunch and dinner. The rh is amazing super clean , each room has their own ac and TV. They have a nice place the front room has plenty of room for everyone to sit , she doesn't over book herself and the best is I didn't have to pay a nurse cause the mother virgina is a nurse ans so is her daugther . Which is amazinf cause that there saved me a [RS bleep] load of money. They are there for you all day ur never alone what ever you want they will get for you. If there is soemthing you want they don't have they will send someone to get it for you. Virgina makes sure you get ur meds and get good healthy fresh foods and freshly made fruit juice .she also took me and a few other gurls out on the town and btw they do sell American food there all you have to do is ask and they will take you if you feel up to it and if not they will pick it up and bring it to you. So Dr. Manon called and checked on me before bedtime and came and see me too. I only stayed 8 nights cause I didn't plan on going to manon as I had said I was going woth Almonte but she changed her plans and didn't want to do the mm so I went eles where not only due for that fact but also cause they wouldn't ever answer me after r they had my deposit . It made me feel a Lil bad I guess maybe it was just me i know Almonte is very busy also and is an amazing dr. But I decided to go another way and she told me not to worry about my deposit it would be there when I decided to come for round 2 cause they don't return them . Well I had to go to manon new office yes he's budding a new building and it's very pretty and very nice , and very very clean. When is reined Dr. Manon meet me at the front lobby took me back , he took my bandages off and showed me everything he had done, he cleaned me yo very good then he said now are you happy ? I was so excited cause I had a super flat tummy, thin cut , I had a nice round fat ass and the most important I had boobs . He gave me some nice boobs. I feel amazing now I still gotta do a Lil more work on my body but like my grandmother always said you can't expect to go and do surgery an come out a supermodel . So I will return when I am ready to for a little more lipo and maybe even bigger boobs. He did a great job and still til today he whatsapp me ans makes sure I am healing fine and having no troubles at all. He's not like most dr and drop you like ur hot as soon as he got ur money and u have had ur sx. I needed a polvo when I arrived back home and in states they don't have it so I let him know and thank god he sent it to me thru a friend that was coming to the states not only did he send me some but also virgina also sent me some too :) I was so blessed to have went with manon and virgina de la paz recovery . I don't regret it at all and if you want to know if I would go back and do it all over again?? Hell yea i would in a heart beat no regrets other then why the hell didn't I do it earlier . Now I can wear nice tight fitted dresses and shirts I love the fact that I can acutely wear nice bras and sexy clothes and feel good about myself again . My confidence has went from a 0 all the way to a 99 yea you know us women are never happy with everything . I got to tone my legs ans arms . I really don't want to do surgey on that area cause I know if I bust my ass I can do it myself without going under the knife again . But I want to say to everyone on you ladies who want to do the mm . Go for it don't wait cause if you do the longer your going to be dissatisfied with ur self and depressed . Go with your heart weather you chose manon or who ever make sure you check them out good and that they take their time to answer all your questions I'll try to post some pics idk how but I'm going to try . Hope this helps answer a few questions . And BTW I want to scream to the top of my lungs Thank you dr manon you made me a happy women.

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Israel Manon, MD

Israel Manon, MD

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September 5, 2015

Hi there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community.

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September 6, 2015
Thank u so much . I am sure I'll get good and bad lol that's the way it always goes but I wanted everyone that's interested in going to DR to know that Dr. Manon Is an amazing dr that does great work :)
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September 9, 2015
Thank you for your review, I love it! It definitely inspiring and makes me want to push that much harder to make my surgery happen. How much did the RH set you back a night? I've been just as scared about RH as a dr after hearing some horror stories. Lol
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September 10, 2015
My rh was amazing and the rates are different prices mine was pretty good priced but I did also have a sx buddy and I took a friend with me . For me and my friend I paid round 870 for 9 days that included everything meals, trip to and from airport , hospital , dr appointments and to where eles I had wanted to go. My rh was amazing they were very caring Virgina De La Paz Rh is amazing when I got for round 2 I'll be returning to her rh and yea I had heard alot of horror stories also a friend if mine had used her so I went with her also . I don't regret it at all and yes do push it to make ur dreams come true . I promise you will never regret it not one bit.
October 3, 2015
Why would you be going for round two and what would that entail.
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September 14, 2015
Thx, for your review.. I plan on having a mm with him in June. My concern is my hemo since I had gastric bypass... He said 13 and he'll do it.. Do you remember your hemoglobin? Thanks!!!❤
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September 14, 2015
Mine was 14.1 and in states the day before i left it they said it was 12.7 . Just make sure u take ur iron and vitamin c and b12 and I'm sure u will be good.
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September 14, 2015
Thx for answering!!
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September 14, 2015
Is your heme higher in the DR
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October 6, 2015
Yes mine was 14.1 and I had the gastric sleeve . I was scared cause I had tested 3 days before I left the states and it said it was 12.1 and I doubled up on my iron and when I arrived there did my test it was 14.1 . So don't be worried I'm sure u will get it up high enough :) gopd luck on ur journey .
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October 6, 2015
Thx, for responding! I had WLS also and was worried about my hemoglobin..
September 22, 2015
How much did you send in total....rh.massage etc
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October 6, 2015
I took my money with me i didn't send [RS bleep] there lol I paid 670 fory rh and the rest for dr I also took some extra like 300
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October 6, 2015
Also some rh provides massages for you. I got 3 only for free and I didn't get any more cause of my length of stay I did do them at home using a rolling pin lol my hubby did them for me and I felt so good afterwards
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October 3, 2015
Hi! I'm thinking of going to him. You look amazing !
Do you speak Spanish? I don't I'm worried about the language barrier . How many days did you stay?
October 3, 2015
Does he speak Spanish?
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October 6, 2015
Yes he speaks Spanish but English also . I speak Spanish so it was easy for me
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October 6, 2015
He speaks Spanish but he know English alsohe has his Assitance with him at all times she's speaks English very well so that's not going to be a problem for you. And yes I speak Spanish very well . I stayed 9 days only lol I was wanting out of there I missed my family so bad
UPDATED FROM Laloca
3 months post

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Laloca
Well I am 3 months out and feel amazing thinking of going back in next 3 months or so for more bbl and lipo maybe a mini face lift .

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September 8, 2015
Manon did an amazing job on you. I was supposed to go to him in Dec. but I've recently started a new job so it'll have to be done in March.
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September 12, 2015
Well u won't regret going with him. He will make u a new person I promise :)
September 21, 2015
At 3 months you stated you feel amazing. You look amazing. Thank you for sharing your journey.
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September 21, 2015
Yw makeover 2 . I do feel amazing and actually love my results ans feel so much better about myself and have great self esteem now
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3 months post

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Laloca
Though I'd show a few more pics :)

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September 21, 2015
You are so beautiful. Your husband must be so proud of your transformation and not to mention your kids also. No one would believe that you have 7 kids. You go girl! I am loving your results and the positive vibes you bring to this site. All the best to you doll.
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September 21, 2015
Thanks so much. My hubby is super happy he loves my results and hates the ideal I'm thinking of a round 2 lol. Yup 7 kids from the ages of 20 all the way to 10 .
May 20, 2016
You look amazing! I had yet to see such good results like this with the before and after pics... You are a doll! Jijiji
I have a question .. Were you in a lot if any pain after the surgery? That's my fear...