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Duran Doll May 2013 with photos

UPDATED FROM Karen63
10 months post

Cipla recovery

Karen63
WORTH IT$6,000
Hi ladies I forgot to mention I now know the secret to a successful recovery at Cipla, all you have to do is hire one of the staff members to stay with you during your recovery. This is dane on the side of course. My friend paid one of the staff at cipla $50 and she was able to get her pain meds, water and and assistance during her stay. I highly recommend you consider this. Leave all your valuables you take with you with Elizabeth dr Durans assistant you need your passport while checking into Cipla prior to surgery, you need money so you can buy your meds immediately after leaving Cipla. Do not trust anyone to buy your meds for you, You may want to because you will be in a lot of pain but you will regret it when you find out you possibly paid $100 more than necessary and you still didnt get all your prescription ( an incident that actually happened) . Ladies wherever you go When you are out of the USA always carry your passport, you can be arrested if stopped for any reason if you do not have your passport. Unfortunately, I mentioned this because someone I knew did not have their passport and and experience complications. You can't assume everyone knows this, just a reminder.

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March 13, 2014
Looking great! I need to work on my butt and thighs lol! Think I'm going to be doing a whole lotta squats! Once I'm able to! Take care!
March 14, 2014
Thank you, take your time healing, good luck.
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March 18, 2014
How long after the tummy tuck do you think someone at a desk job could go back without being in too much pain?
April 24, 2014
Hello thank you for all your advise. I find it very helpful. I noticed the transportation guy cisar information is not visible would you be able to email me that Info kurtishaellis@gmail.comgmail also what was his pricing? Thank you did your help.
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April 27, 2014
I want to thank you soooo much for all the Great information you posted.. your like the only one that has explained why we need what we need as well as other great details of a lot of other things.. I also was interested in seeing if I can get your transporation guys phone number and email also your lymphathic message yanira.. you can email me at kirbabee@gmail.com.. I think you look great I really mean it your a great person inside too for sharing all this I feel more comftable understanding a lot you've explained.. take care and GOD BLESS :0).
June 6, 2014
Hey hun did you ever get the drivers info
UPDATED FROM Karen63
10 months post

Contacting dr Duran

Karen63
Hi ladies Dr Duran is very busy I went back just early march and everyday I went to her office it was atleast 6-7 women there. She is very busy and she spends time with her patients. One important factor I forgot to mention in previous post is do not leave the Dominican without dr Duran authorization especially if you have a drain, you risk infection and your primary more than likely will not touch you, no one wants to be responsible for another doctors work. Also in doing so dr Duran will remove herself as your doctor, rightfully so. Make sure you have a plan in force at home if you can not stay the recommended two weeks stay, nurse certified lymphatic massager, and doctor who you can follow up with for blood work and X-rays to make all is going well. Take care of yourself so you can enjoy yourself.

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December 31, 2014
Love your updates :) and 50!!? you got it going on!!! ;)
UPDATED FROM Karen63
10 months post

Hi ladies , just an update

Karen63
Sorry for the long delay, very busy with work and my kids who are in college( grad school and under grad). I just came back from santo Domingo about 3weeks ago, I went with a friend who was having lipo and fat transfer. Needless to say it was her second trip to have procedure done. Ladies please make sure your blood count is up to part start taking your iron pills months in advance (slow fe highly recommended). Dr Duran will not perform any surgery on you if your count is lower than 12, the average healthy person is 13-16 for women. There were five people including my friend who were turned down because of this. Some of the people were dr Yily patients. The clinic is the one who set this standard therefore none of the doctors will touch you. It was disappointing to see these ladies come have procedures done just to be turned away. After trying methods outside of dr Durans knowledge my friend was able to get her blood count up and have the procedure done. I will not say what she did but will highly recommend you make sure your iron count is up to part. You will loose a lot of blood because of the procedure. Dr Duran will prescribe iron and protein to help you boost your iron up after procedure. I had a balcony which I stay on sometimes slept and I walked a lot to aid in boosting my iron after surgery, along with prescription. As a last resort she will give you a blood transfusion. Make sure you buy enough protein drinks they are very expensive over there I think it was like $3 a small can of ensure. You can buy boost or Walgreens brand or whatever you like just make sure you have plenty. Don't forget iron pills.

I will post new pictures in April ladies remember once you have the procedure done the work doesn't stop there you have to eat calorie restriction and exercise or your pain will be a loss. I have been in weight training for 7 weeks now and loving my body. I cheat when I go on vacations and once I return I use a cleansing tea (ginseng slim tea and 1 bag of ballerina three extra strength tea) make sure you drink it within a few days after cheating before the fat gets solid. You will loose everying you gained. Micorwave both bags together for 2-3mins in 9 - 10 ozs of water , you may want to add a sprinkle of propel water sweetner or something similar to eliminate the taste, let sit for 4 mins then drink it. Good luck and hopefully this will help you

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