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1 year Post Op from Part 1 of Mommy Makeover! Not what I expected, final review!
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I am 35, 5'4" and 123 pounds. I have given birth...
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I am 35, 5'4" and 123 pounds. I have given birth to 6 children (NO C-Sections all vaginal) and breastfed them all to 15 months. They are 18, 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2. Whew! We are DONE! We both got fixed! Bob Barker was proud that me and my hubby got SPAYED AND NEUTERED!
I have wanted to fix my stomach since I had our oldest daughter at the age of 17. I have spent the last 18 years in a body I don't like in the mirror. I knew we would have more children, so there was no sense in paying for surgery, just to have to do it again. Now, we are done having children and I am done breastfeeding and I want to feel tight and beautiful naked again!
I would love to have a breast augmentation, extended tummy tuck, lipo of hips, thighs and a mini thigh lift to get rid of stretch marks on inner thighs. I NEVER wear shorts or swim and I mean NEVER! I think the last time I was in shorts was 15+ years ago. I am too embarrassed! Gotta love Capri's...
I love health and fitness! I was a kickboxing and spin instructor. I love, love to Jazzercise and run! I feel like parts of my body and my size reflects that lifestyle, but without clothes, other parts of my body look like Freddy Krueger has had his way with me! Lol!
My inner thighs have purple stretch marks that have never faded and I hate It! My boobs use to be big, full, and beautiful, now they look like deflated balloons, my stomach looks flat when I stand, but the "DOUGH BELLY" loves to kneed itself when I sit or have sex. I feel like I am making bread on my husband rather than love! Seriously! Lastly, the lovely muffin top flanks, no exercise in the world will get rid of this darn "pastry" that the top of my jeans loves to eat! I have never been heavy and I am so sad my body is not a reflection of the love and care I give to it!
This is where I know that plastic surgery is the only option to put my poor Humpty Dumpty body back together again! I am FREAKING SCARED though! I have been reading this site for at least a year now, and want to go to Dr. Robles in the Dominican Republic. I am so sketchy about leaving the U.S. though. On the other hand, the doctors in the U.S. are soooo EXPENSIVE! I got a quote here and it was over $16,000. WOW!
I feel like that is so much money for just me. I also think that I would be buying back my self confidence, and isn't that priceless.... The ever revolving question. Stay here or go to D.R....... Pay Big $$$ or pay way less....
Also,
I like the fact that you can recover in the Dominican Republic with the costs included is so appealing. Here with 6 kids and trying to recover for the first week at home would be nearly impossible! I just don't know... HELP!
I have wanted to fix my stomach since I had our oldest daughter at the age of 17. I have spent the last 18 years in a body I don't like in the mirror. I knew we would have more children, so there was no sense in paying for surgery, just to have to do it again. Now, we are done having children and I am done breastfeeding and I want to feel tight and beautiful naked again!
I would love to have a breast augmentation, extended tummy tuck, lipo of hips, thighs and a mini thigh lift to get rid of stretch marks on inner thighs. I NEVER wear shorts or swim and I mean NEVER! I think the last time I was in shorts was 15+ years ago. I am too embarrassed! Gotta love Capri's...
I love health and fitness! I was a kickboxing and spin instructor. I love, love to Jazzercise and run! I feel like parts of my body and my size reflects that lifestyle, but without clothes, other parts of my body look like Freddy Krueger has had his way with me! Lol!
My inner thighs have purple stretch marks that have never faded and I hate It! My boobs use to be big, full, and beautiful, now they look like deflated balloons, my stomach looks flat when I stand, but the "DOUGH BELLY" loves to kneed itself when I sit or have sex. I feel like I am making bread on my husband rather than love! Seriously! Lastly, the lovely muffin top flanks, no exercise in the world will get rid of this darn "pastry" that the top of my jeans loves to eat! I have never been heavy and I am so sad my body is not a reflection of the love and care I give to it!
This is where I know that plastic surgery is the only option to put my poor Humpty Dumpty body back together again! I am FREAKING SCARED though! I have been reading this site for at least a year now, and want to go to Dr. Robles in the Dominican Republic. I am so sketchy about leaving the U.S. though. On the other hand, the doctors in the U.S. are soooo EXPENSIVE! I got a quote here and it was over $16,000. WOW!
I feel like that is so much money for just me. I also think that I would be buying back my self confidence, and isn't that priceless.... The ever revolving question. Stay here or go to D.R....... Pay Big $$$ or pay way less....
Also,
I like the fact that you can recover in the Dominican Republic with the costs included is so appealing. Here with 6 kids and trying to recover for the first week at home would be nearly impossible! I just don't know... HELP!
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Replies (19)
January 23, 2014
I am in the exact same boat, six kids and 16k isn't even an option for me. I have to go where I can afford but honestly I've looked at soooo many before and afters and dra. Robles in my opinion is on a whole other level from US doctors. Her incisions are neater and much lower. She cuts with the natural curve to conceal scar line. Doctors here don't care. To them it's a paycheck. They just make this straight rigid cut and often it's too high to even wear a bikini. I wouldn't be happy paying 16 k just to be self conscious about a huge scar. Ya know? From what I've seen she is worth it but I guess I'll find out in June. Keep us posted def after pics if you use dra. Robles!!! Oh and yeah I know I couldn't recover at home with my 6 kids!! And then hubby would have one more to take care of and he has his work cut out for him already. Gonna take a little spa surgery vacation and let the DR ladies take care of me until its safe to re enter the combat zone! Gosh I just hope my house doesn't stink when I come back!!!
January 23, 2014
LOL!!! I hear you chica! tha't right, rest and relax while you are there, cuz you are correct about coming back to the combat zone! Whew!!! Here I was trying to stay the least amount of days possible, feeling quilty for leaving the younger ones to be "cared for" by the older ones, but after reading your review....I think Im going to stay the entire requested 14 days. If I don't I know I will regret it when I get back! LOL!!! thanks for that!!!!
January 23, 2014
I would be too nervous to go to the D.R. I have seen some beautiful results, but have also heard enough to know that I would never do it.
You look like you will have amazing results! Your hard work in the gym has paid off. Good luck to you. I am excited to follow your journey.
January 23, 2014
Thanks, I emailed Dr. Robles with pictures today for just a quote. I have a gal I am chatting with on here for the last few days and she just had her surgery done by Dr. Robles and she lives at least lives on the western side of the country like I do. It was good to see results from someone not on the east coast. A white girl just like me..... With a body similar to mine. She loved the experience! It is really scary though! Just putting my feelers out for now.
January 23, 2014
Great story! Welcome to RS. Totally know your dilema. I have 8 kids and I know the havoc having those kids can wreak on a body, no matter how conscientious we may be about exercise and diet. It does sound scarey going out of the country when you are reading about it on a blog such as RS. However, I was in DR in Dec with my sx buddy to keep her company; I didn't have surgery at that time so I got to see first hand, the entire process of how things are done, the recovery houses, the after care...and let me assure you, that they are serious about what they do. From the taxi drivers that pick you up at the airport to the surgeons to the nurses, the cooks and the massage therapists, they take your health, your surgery and your aftercare extremely serious. They do NOT mess around; and you are waited on hand and foot and are pampered and cared for from day 1 until you get on the plane to return home. Hopefully this will make your decision a little easier. You are definitely in good hands, whether you go alone or with a buddy. Depending on what it is you want done, you may be looking at $6000 max for your surgery. That is a savings of at least $10,000 right there, and maybe more. I am returning in April to get my procedures done, and I may be accompanied by one of my daughters, depending on her college schedule(she's a spanish major and speaks fluent spanish, thought it would come in handy, lol) or I may go alone, but even in that, I feel confident that I'll be ok. If you decide to go, just book your recovery house in advance, get your pick up time from the airport situated and leave the rest up to them. Hope this helps, and good luck with your surgery, no matter where you decide to go. :)
January 23, 2014
Thanks a lot brownsugar053! I would have my husband go and I am trying to see if my neighbor wants to do it too. Her husband is a professor here but is a native of Bolivia and speaks fluent Spanish. His father is a doctor/specialist there in Bolivia and he said the plastic surgery industry is pretty safe there. My neighbor travels back n forth several times a year so he is very seasoned about the whole 3rd world country stuff. It would be nice to have a buddy to go along and for my husband to have a friend to hang with. She said she is not opposed, and unafraid because they are pretty well rounded I think in the whole process. They are done having kids too. So, we will see. It is funny because a lot of women that I meet from other parts of the world act as if plastic surgery is as common as having a dentist! LOL! America is a little behind the curve on the acceptance of it.
Also, if the surgeries were bad or bogus or bunk, a site like this would really hurt the doctors reputation and business. I am sure the BEST is what they want to achieve for all aspects of the surgery, recovery, and transportation etc.... because this is a money making industry for a lot of jobs at hand.....
January 23, 2014
@Mamakisof6 you are absolutely right when you say that America is behind the curve. It is such a taboo subject. And because it is, I believe that's why so many of us don't share that info because we already know what the responses are going to be: a lot of back lash and negativity. So we just do it in secret and then act like we went on a diet and fitness kick and leave it at that! lol!!! Whereas, other cultures, like you said, are so comfortable with it, its like ordering out for pizza or something. So hopefully you will get you a sx buddy(neighbor) and a companion for your husband and make a mini vacay of it while getting beautified!...Good luck and the best of wishes for your journey!
UPDATED FROM MamaKisof6
6 months pre
Emailed Dr.Robles
So, today I emailed Dr. Robles and got a quick response back from her office. Thank you Zimrianne1 for your help on that! They asked for pictures so the doctor could review and give a quote. I also filled out a few questionnaires regarding health, mental state and etc...
This is what I have decided to ask for in my quote;
1.Extended Tummy Tuck with muscle repair
2. Mini Thigh Lift for inner thigh scar removal ( i'll take 1 scar vs many!)
3.Brazilian Butt Lift with the lipo that comes with it
4. Fat transfer to fill in Nasal Labial Folds around mouth and nose (I feel and look old lately around my smile lines)
The reason I chose these things were because even though I really want my boobs back, I can wear and live with " Victoria's Secret" a bit longer, in order to get the major parts of my body to look amazing 1 shot. I think Dr. Robles can make them what I dream about in my head. Plus, I can always get my boobs done here in the states close to home, but I don't think the doctors here can give me the butt and stomach I want....
I am also trying to factor in that if I have to pay Air Fair from Washington State for my husband and me and get child care for my kids, which is hard, and recover, I better get the biggest bang for my buck in that 1 shot and the results too. I am not sure if my husband would ever do it again and to find care for the kids is painfully hard. It is just a long trip for people to want help out twice.
I can see once my lower body looking great and that the top will follow, but most likely not abroad with all that it entails. I got a quote from the doctor who told me $16,000 for Boobs and Tummy Tuck and so on, that if I only want Boobs, that it would be $6,000. Still a lot of money, but factoring no travel fees and faster recovery for just boobs and less care to find for the kids because my husband will be home to help, just seems to make more sense right now..... I don't know, any thoughts out there? I also wonder about revisions if needed.....
I fricken wish money was like toilet paper, since technically they both came from trees! I hate flushing my money though!
This is what I have decided to ask for in my quote;
1.Extended Tummy Tuck with muscle repair
2. Mini Thigh Lift for inner thigh scar removal ( i'll take 1 scar vs many!)
3.Brazilian Butt Lift with the lipo that comes with it
4. Fat transfer to fill in Nasal Labial Folds around mouth and nose (I feel and look old lately around my smile lines)
The reason I chose these things were because even though I really want my boobs back, I can wear and live with " Victoria's Secret" a bit longer, in order to get the major parts of my body to look amazing 1 shot. I think Dr. Robles can make them what I dream about in my head. Plus, I can always get my boobs done here in the states close to home, but I don't think the doctors here can give me the butt and stomach I want....
I am also trying to factor in that if I have to pay Air Fair from Washington State for my husband and me and get child care for my kids, which is hard, and recover, I better get the biggest bang for my buck in that 1 shot and the results too. I am not sure if my husband would ever do it again and to find care for the kids is painfully hard. It is just a long trip for people to want help out twice.
I can see once my lower body looking great and that the top will follow, but most likely not abroad with all that it entails. I got a quote from the doctor who told me $16,000 for Boobs and Tummy Tuck and so on, that if I only want Boobs, that it would be $6,000. Still a lot of money, but factoring no travel fees and faster recovery for just boobs and less care to find for the kids because my husband will be home to help, just seems to make more sense right now..... I don't know, any thoughts out there? I also wonder about revisions if needed.....
I fricken wish money was like toilet paper, since technically they both came from trees! I hate flushing my money though!
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January 24, 2014
Thank you for your post. I feel the same way. Traveling abroad to save money sounds great but what if you do have a complication... What do you do? But looking on this site and seeing Dr Robles work?! Wow!!! Amazing!! but in the end I think I will stay close to home because I had complications with my c section incisions healing... Keep us all posted on your progress!
January 24, 2014
wow! You look amazing for having six children! We all have our insecurities but it doesn't even look like you need work done? Youve taken great care of yourself and Robles is a great dra. Shell put on the finishing touches! I'll be following your journey; thanks for sharing ;-). You have a great smile btw!
January 24, 2014
?.. just a thought: go to dr by yourself and (if possible)have your hubby watch the kiddos? I did it that way; it seems like most of us dr dolls do... Dont compromise, luv ;-)
UPDATED FROM MamaKisof6
6 months pre
Crappy Day!
Found out one of the most important people to me has CANCER! It is between the right upper rib and lung, in the lining! It hurts to think about the, "What If's!" Trust in the Lord is all I can do and Pray real hard! I am sad!
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February 21, 2014
Sorry to hear about your friend =( praying for them
February 21, 2014
Thank you! It is going to be a rocky road for sure! Lots of tears lately!
February 25, 2014
Thanks gals for your input....i am doing my research and so far i feel convinced on using 2 Docs....Yily and Robles...Think both are in DR.Haven't checked their profiles but from your reviews of Dr. Robles i think am leaning more on her...thanks..
I'll contact her and see...am in the UK...Cost here is a killer...had afew consultations and for just lipo of three areas they are asking for around 5gs....that's maybe 6.500 dollars....can't afford it....
Was planning to use makeover travel but now.....guess not...please gals...lets know how you getting on..any advise would be highly appreciated.....good luck
We're here for you, so please keep us posted on what you decide to do.