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Here is my dilemma...I have been reading up on...

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Pheonyxx

here is my dilemma...I have been reading up on surgery abroad DR in particular and i found alot of reviews about Dr.Santos, however it has been about 4 weeks now that i have tried contacting her for a quote and i have not heard back from her. I've wrote to her in English and in Spanish and no response. I have been waiting for years to have this done and now that i can this happens. I don't want to wait too long to have it done.

Can someone...anyone give me a contact email or phone numbers that i can actually reach her at to get a quote and schedule my surgery PLEASE.

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Yily De Los Santos, MD

Yily De Los Santos, MD

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March 15, 2013
i know how you feel I sent a few emails and I haven't received a response either...I also called and they told me I have to wait for the email. I've read alot of the other comments regarding Dr. Yily and by the sound of it she is a very busy doctor. To be honest its a good sign that we've chosen the right person for the job! Im assuming its just a waiting game. In the mean while don't spend the $$$ lol.
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March 15, 2013
It really does take a good minute...wait about 2 weeks then they will respond!
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March 15, 2013
Lol...I know that's why I wanna get it over with. I guess it is a good sign but its been really long it's been over 4 weeks and u wanna book my flight early cause the closer to the date the more expensive it is.
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March 15, 2013
@southernbbl...I've been waiting 4 weeks plus. I just emailed her again yesterday in Spanish and English hopefully she responds this time if not ill have to go with Dr. Camillo. She does great work but I can't keep waiting if I do that time will get short and it will be more expensive since I have a set time to have it done by before I go back to work.
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March 15, 2013
Try Duran also! I sent my request in at night and got my response the next am 2 am to be exact!
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March 16, 2013
@Southernbbl...Duran...I never heard of this Dr, is he/she good? Ill do some research and see.
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March 16, 2013
I can empathize iceayngel. I emailed Yily and it took 3 days for her to reply, but it felt like forever! After reading several of the other ladies emailing woahs, I realize how luck I am. Fortunately I have been emailing several Dr's in DR which has given me a little experience in getting their attention. I would suggest: stating your procedure of choice in the subject line, attaching at-least 4 pics of yourself in a bikini or bra and panties set (front, back, sides), and a request for a quote for the procedures you are interested in. Add your name, phone number, and the city and state you live in at the bottom as a signature line. I don't know if you did these things already, but I know that is what I sent and I got a reply. She is a VERY busy surgeon though, so try not to take offense to the delay. (I know harder said than done...) I got the instructions for how to make my deposit in order to reserve the date I want so I am just gonna send her the deposit, and book my flight. When it gets closer to sx date I will start hounding her like nobody's business! Good luck! Don't give up she's the best!!!
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March 16, 2013
@Upgrdme...I know she is busy but I thought that was the point of having assistant(s). it's been over a month and I am frustrated. Calling and calling no answer...emailing...Spanish and English including most of what you stated but ill try one last time and include everything and wait another for a response and then ill email a few other surgeons and them ill go with whomever responds and gives me a quote...thanks for your suggestions.
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March 16, 2013
I'm not mad at you boo! Just know that you're not alone... God speed.
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March 16, 2013
Omg, omg, she just responded and gave me a quote I am so happy now...yeah...yeah...now waiting on my date. As soon as I get my date I'm booking my flight...girl...I am so happy right now...when r u going to have urs done? I'm hoping in August / September
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March 16, 2013
Alright!!!!! I am so happy for you! (Doing the happy dance!) I am going to schedule mine for May 28th, but it won't be confirmed until I give my deposit. Even if we are not able to do it together I will definitely be keeping in contact with you. We're on a journey of transformation ma! Yily is the best there is and all great things develop with time!!! Bravo!
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March 16, 2013
I am doing the happy dance while cleaning...lol...I've already started packing...haha...and shopping for my stuff she included in the email...I will definitely keep in contact...ill inbox u my info...good luck and beat wishes!!!
March 18, 2013
Iceangel try calling and asking to speak to Yira....809 331 5050....ext 208. PS Dr Yily answers emails sent on Saturdays the following day... Sunday. Apparently that's when she's free. Good luck.
March 18, 2013
Dr. Yily De Los santos number is 1 809 331 5050 ext 208. Good luck.
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March 18, 2013
@tsha...thanks I got in contact with her on Saturday...and I spoke with her all day yesterday via email. I asked a whole lot of questions and she answered all of them. She sea really nice.
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6 months pre

Ok Ladies, I finally got in contact with Dr....

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Ok Ladies,

I finally got in contact with Dr. Santos and she has been in contact with me everyday since saturday. She has responded to all my questions. I am scheduled for Sept 6th...YAYYYY... i Have my flight booked for the 6th and hotel booked for the 7th. I am now counting down the days and getting my few last things i need.

Does anyone know if she gives a prescription for the meds? or

Do i have to get them here?

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August 2, 2015
She sends you a list and you can try to get your doc in the states to fill them or her assistant will just hand them to you in her office when you pay.
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6 months pre

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March 21, 2013
Exiting!!
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March 21, 2013
Have you read any bad reviews on her yet?
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March 21, 2013
No not so far all the reviews I have read are good except for a few people who said that if you want a huge butt not to go to her. I don't want a huge butt I have but I just need her to kinda fill out my hips and kinda give my but a litlle bit more definition i would say.
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March 21, 2013
Read ensureaddict post/review. Kinda scary! Let me know what you think :)
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March 21, 2013
The same thing you want is alsomr the same thing I want. But my thing is I don't want to come out looking uneven like one side of my body bigger then other. As far as that yily does good work.
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March 21, 2013
i know what you mean one of my concerns too.
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March 21, 2013
@Raquel i read it after i was reading through Kimmiee's post and i responded here's what i said..."Hi Kimmiee, I just read the thread you are talking about and i am not picking sides but they tell you there are risks in any of these types of surgeries, infections being one of them and you have to take notes on what the doctors tell you and from what i can read she is just one of the unfortunate ones that got an infection due to whatever since she never mentioned from what you cant say its the doctor or you cant say its her fault. This can happen to anyone and as i mentioned before she was the unfortunate one in this case. I am still going to yily to have my work done i will just request that i am the first surgery of the day so i dont have to deal with all of what they claim they went through. I wasnt there so i cant say they did or dint went through it." She is also pointing out too that happens only in third world countries which in my opinion is wrong things such as these happen in all kinds of countries even in the most highly developed countries such and right here in the the US. There are so many articles that focus on this such as this one below... http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=botched%20tummy%20tuck%20in%20united%20states&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CEsQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fabcnews.go.com%2FHealth%2Foregon-doctor-charged-death-botched-cosmetic-surgery%2Fstory%3Fid%3D17104454&ei=2WJLUaSWHM3orQe38ICYCA&usg=AFQjCNF4ys3Ta7mZHt8UVcPg1qoUtETrcA&bvm=bv.44158598,d.bmk
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March 21, 2013
So true! In just scared if the country :/
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March 21, 2013
I am to but if you take necessary precautions I don't believe there should be a problem.
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April 1, 2013
Ensureaddict was drinkng and smoking during her recovery. Definitely a no-no.
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April 1, 2013
Possibly, But a staph infection would not be prevented by not smoking or drinking. That's a huge infection.
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April 1, 2013
@sizematters...wow that sure will complicate things...I don't know if she goes there. But I can go to her clinic when I have to get my check ups cause ill be there for a lil while. At the recovery houses the meals are included and I am a very picky eater and I would rather choose what I eat especially out of the country.
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April 1, 2013
@Raquelgg I found this answer by a doctor in real self in about a staph infection and smoking... "In most cases there is no direct correlation between staph infection and smoking, but there is a correlation between wound healing and smoking. Usually the wound healing is decreased by 50%, therefore it increases the chances of an open wound. once an open wound occurs then chances of a staph infection is dramatically increased." I believe this is why the doctors tell you to stop smoking a few months before surgery and during the healing process because smokers risks are higher for complications.
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April 1, 2013
Right,