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34 Years Old and Ready for a New Me!! TT, BBL and Lipo. Dominican Republic, DO

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So it's time to begin documenting my journey,...

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ItsMeTimeNow
$4,700
So it's time to begin documenting my journey, after stalking everyone here for months..LOL!!.. I'm here especially for my true Plus girls. I'm 5'5 and weigh 206 lbs with 3 beautiful children. Most people say I wear my weight well but I need some major work. My biggest issue is my stomach with 2 floors. I would love to have a flat stomach. Having surgery has always been something in the thought process but I never paid too much attention to the idea. Honestly, ever since watching all you beautiful women turn even more fabulous, it has made me lose my mind. I've never wanted anything soooo bad! SO IT'S MY TIME!! Right now I'm shopping around for a doctor. I'm torn between Duran, Yily, Altmonte and Diaz. I've emailed all of them for a quote and the only one that responded within 24 hours was Diaz. Although the email looks like something that is sent to everyone, at least I received an answer. He quoted me $4500 and was told that I need to lose 20 pounds. So at least I have a bench mark. I'll continue to try and contact the other doctors for the next week but if I receive no response, then Diaz it will be! I plan on giving this to myself for my birthday in August. I'm so excited! I hope my journey will help.

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Dr. Manuel Diaz

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May 10, 2015
I have the same shape as you and am starting my work in September. I want it all bbl and tummy tuck and breast lift. Time for my life back. Go for it. Do research on your doctors though.
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May 10, 2015
Being that I'm getting a breast reduction and lift, it's a little more complicated, so I'm going to have that done next year with my income tax. In the last few months I've been researching many doctors and my list has been shortened to 4 doctors (Duran, Yili, Altmonte and Diaz). They all have great results and great reviews. Of course some have better experiences than others. I think its going to come down to communication and whats included in their package. I prefer not to have to spend an extra $250 to get an appointment with Duran or Yily through Bellavita.
May 11, 2015
I had a reduction and mine grew back! Not as big though. Now I need a lift after 8 years
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May 10, 2015
Looking forward to hearing about your journey to the flat side. :-)
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May 12, 2015
I know your going to look greattt!! Lmk what doctor you are going to pick . I'm also deciding between those same doctors . I think I'm a go with Fatima Altmonte
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May 13, 2015
Everything has been pointing to Dr. Diaz. I love his results, his response and everything.
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May 13, 2015
Haven't really looked into his work but I will . I'm 5"9 and weigh 250 do you know the weight requirements for Diaz??
May 13, 2015
What month are you planning to go??? Is it in this year?? I am goign in July. . the 30th to b exact and I am going to Duran. Let me know when you are going maybe we can link up and have support.
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May 13, 2015
I am planning on going the second week of August, no later than that. I will definitely let you know once I confirm my date.
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May 13, 2015
BellaBoss I just read your review. I will definitely be following you. I love reading about plus girls like myself. No offense but Ive seen so many beautiful women with small stomachs getting tummy tucks. That doesn't give me an idea, as to what would happen with my stomach. I need to see a true big girls stomach, so that I could compare. Lol!!! Post them pics..DID YOU SEE MINE!! LOL!!!!!
May 14, 2015
I'm almost same height/weight as you and just had a TT and lipo of my upper back done a week ago. Even though I'm super swollen, it still feels so good to not have 2 stomaches! Good luck to you :)
UPDATED FROM ItsMeTimeNow
1 year pre

HELP!! Need my RS ladies wisdom!!

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ItsMeTimeNow
OK divas. So I just spoke to Dr. Diaz through WhatsApp and asked him if I could add a breast reduction to my original quote which included TT/BBL/LIPO. He said he would have no problem adding a breast reduction. NOW although that news has me super excited, it also has me super nervous. Here is the thing. I know all doctors are different and many doctors make decisions based on their own situations. For example, some doctors won't perform several surgeries together because they don't have the experience or they want you to return for the second procedure and make more money. Having everything done at once would be a dream come true! One time One recovery. Now I have heard success stories of this being done but I've only found very few. I've searched and searched but haven't found many cases where everything has been done together and I haven't been able to find one for Dr. Diaz. I have a good feeling about him from the treatment he has given other patients and something tells me he wouldn't say yes to a request he couldn't do... But that's just a feeling. What do my RS ladies think about this? I would love your thoughts please.

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May 15, 2015
Please don't do it all at one time. Be safe!
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May 16, 2015
I agree with the other 2 ladies. If it was me I think I'd separate the surgeries. From what I read here the TT is very traumatic to recover from. Not sure I would be able to handle pain in my boobies too. Better to be safe.
May 16, 2015
Gosh! Thats difficult. I know what you mean. I would love to ad a breast lift and arm lipo, but my doctor won't do it. I would be leery about any doctor that wants to perform more than 3. I'm having a TT, including full back and BBL. These 3 seem to go together, since I want the fat transferred to my butt. I wish I could add the arms and breast lift, but when I think about it rationally, I know that is too much. I respect my doctor for setting limits. It makes me feel like she has my best interest at heart. I would think long and hard about doing the breast reduction too. Maybe it is not as invasive, so it wouldn't matter if it was added on. So, maybe research it further, then make your decision. Best of luck to you! :)
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May 17, 2015
Thank you ladies! I will definitely be thinking about this.
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May 18, 2015
Dr. D Will only do it if your hemo levels are up there. I'm getting lipo, BBL and he said he'll only do arm Lipo if my hemo level is high enough
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May 27, 2015
There are many ladies that have done several at once with no complications. I can't speak for Dr. Diaz patients but many women get the mommy makeover. I'm going with a different doctor and as long as my hemo is very good I'm getting a TT, BL with implants, and a BBL. If he says that he can add it on if you're in good health then give it thought. Look under Mommy Makeover instead of the TT community of you are looking for more results. Prayers for a smooth journey, surgery, and recovery when the time comes.
UPDATED FROM ItsMeTimeNow
3 months pre

IT JUST GOT REAL!!!!

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ItsMeTimeNow
Sooooooooo....I've been MIA for a while. I had a lot going on in my life and I had to post pose my whole surgery plans last year but I'm back RS ladies and this just got real!! I have just finished confirming my date with Dr. Diaz for May 5th and I have purchased my American Airlines ticket! YAAAASSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! So nervous and excited. I'm getting my tummy tuck, lipo and BBL. This has been such a dream for me. So I've got about 25 pounds to lose in 2 months. TOTALLY POSSIBLE! Just have to focus and realize that its now or never...

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March 6, 2016
Congrats. I have your exact same body shape literally and i have been wanting surgery but its been hard with to find someone with our shape. Im happy for you and cant wait to see your after pics. I had been thinking og yily de la santos mysrlf. Best wishes