36yo Sleeved Mom 100 Lb + Weight Loss Ready for a New Me! TT Lipo BBL BL - Dr. Almonte - Dominican Republic

Hi a little about me. I am a 36yo mom. My weight issues started long ago due to bad choices, laziness, depression & stress. In 2011 I had Gastric Sleeve Surgery & since then have lost over 100 lbs. I am looking to have a Tummy Tuck, Lipo of bra folds/back/flanks/waist/arms & maybe a Breast Lift. I started out planning to have surgery in the states, but realized I couldn't afford everything I wanted so after doing some research I decided on Dominican Republic. I am nervous & still looking into Dr's but I am ready to reclaim my body & do something for me!

So after doing my research, I requested quotes from Almonte, Robles and Medina. Dr. Medina & her assistant are extremely nice, helpful & responded quickly, but my heart has been set on Almonte for a while now so after receiving my quote I knew that I would go with her. (I never did get my quote from Robles but im ok with that). I heard a lot of great things about Almonte's assistant & I have not been disappointed. Lesley is great, responded to my questions fairly quickly & I appreciated the fact that she didnt seem to care that I was sending her messages on a weekend. For those still looking for a doctor, don't be afraid to ask your questions no matter how big or small. We all know that the reason most of us pick DR is because we want to be able to get more for our money, but when picking your surgeon don't just go for the person that will give you the better deal. Go with the person that makes you most at ease & takes the time to explain things to you. I started out wanting to have a full mommy makeover (tt,breast lift, lipo all over & thigh lift) & I was quickly told no. My first thought was what! I have heard of several people going to DR to do all kinds of things at once, but the reality is that everyones case is different. Dr. Almonte took the time to let me know what was best for me & what a toll that would put on my body at one time. I really appreciated that, because my health is what is most important. One of my other concerns was what happens if I come home & something goes wrong? Nobody wants to think of that, but you never know. So I asked this question to Lesley & she told me that Dr. Almonte can refer me to a colleague in my area for post ops if needed. This was great news & for me sealed the deal! I asked Lesley for available dates in October & I am happy to say I am more than likely going with October 28th! I know it seems close (which it is) but I am currently not working so I figure why wait. Lesley is in the process of sending me all the final details via email & then all I have left to do is confirm my date, send in my deposit & start getting ready for the next step...

It is official! My surgery is scheduled for 10/28 and the flight is booked. I already started purchasing the essentials like maxi dresses, cotton tank tops, comfy sports bras and granny panties for my tt lol. They have booked me to stay at My Home RH. I have heard good things about them and I am hoping it works out. I am still waiting to hear back as to what medical supplies I will actually need. I don't want to buy unnecessary items or over pack and I hear that most places provide such things as chux pads etc. Now I have to get my passport expedited which is going to drive me crazy, but it is what it is. I have travel insurance in the event that something happens but I am keeping my fingers crossed that all goes smoothly. Excited to get this going!