Will Be a Duran Doll on July 22nd!!!! - Dominican Republic

When I say it all cost less than $1000 total, that's my entire stay including lodging and car rental...can't beat that!

Ok. So I have been planning on going to Dr. Duran since Feb, but due to the fact that my mother was unable to travel with me any longer, I did not feel comfortable traveling alone. Yasmin at the recovery house was more than accommodating and understanding. She will be there waiting if I decide to get there for a round two. I contacted a few surgeons in Miami and decided on Dr. Ghurani! He works out of Vanity, and it just ended up working great. Alex, my coordinator, has been AWESOME since day 1....which was literally earlier this week. She was able to schedule me still for 7/22! The doctors assistant called and said he would have to do it We'd the 23rd, but that was fine by me! He has all 5 stars on Real Self. Alex assured me he is EXCELLENT as well. Everything with Vanity has gone easy breezy thus far. Alex even gave me her cell if I had any questions. I have read horror stories and told Alex I didn't want my surgeon switched. Not only did she reassure me, she also sent my invoice showing paid in full, the date of surgery, what it includes, and the doctors name highlighted. Ask for her if you are considering Vanity. I cannot say enough good things....trust me, I was nervous. I did not do their package because I'm a savvy traveler and knew I could get a better deal, but it wasn't forced on me. I am still staying at Extended Stay, but at a rate of $50 per night for 12 nights. Jul 20-Aug 1. Plus a rental for the same amount of time cost me less than $1000. I will pay Vanity $250 for the 24 hr nurse the day of surgery though. I am at the airport now and my flight boards in 15 min for Florida. I'll keep you posted!

And I still have things to get. I have been in contact for the last few months with Yasmin getting advise, questions answered, etc and feel so very comfortable with my decision to stay at her RH. As for surgery, I wish I could say the same. I am a ball of nerves hoping everything goes well because I will be traveling alone now. I weighed 153 when I went to the doctor. I am 5'6, so I hope this will be enough to get the results I hope for. I would ideally like to be 160. To put things in perspective, I was 152 at 9 months pregnant before giving birth to my son 13 yrs ago. In any case, I'm ready. I have not spoken to Elizabeth, or Duran's spanish speaking assistant who makes appointments, since Feb. I need to call and double check that my name is still on the books! I will do so tomorrow. I emailed Duran about it months ago and she assured me all was good. I will keep you ladies updated as the date gets closer....7 days and counting...