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Mommy Makeover - Dominican Republic, DO

UPDATED FROM Iloveme12
15 days post

Massages

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Iloveme12
$4,300
I'm super swollen still and have to get 20 massages, one each day min. since getting back home I have had major fluid build up., Out this world. $70min for each massage so prepare ladies. Just want my body to go back to normal. Been majorly depressed.

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June 28, 2016
Not to mention the fluid in my body hurts like hell!!!
July 1, 2016
Hope you feel better soon
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June 29, 2016
I'm praying for you Hun!
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June 29, 2016
Thank you
July 11, 2016
How is everything going?
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July 17, 2016
Hey Hun just checking on you and wanted to ask about the fluid build up?
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August 23, 2017
How are you now? Any updated pictures you can share? How have you been doing?
UPDATED FROM Iloveme12
10 days post

Back home and one hell of a journey

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Okay so my drains were removed day 9 and day ten I flew home. Second stage faja kills you fyi ladies... So my thoughts on the day of surgery are: Duran marks you up you tell her what you want she will try her best to give you that but clearly she going to just improve your figure as much as she can...they make you run test and this is costly so just bring $400 for pre surgery tests. She doesn't start surgeries until after 11modt times. Her office is packed so prepare to wait. The assistants are getting calls and helping you do paperwork for the first few hours. They send you upstairs and you get ready happens pretty quickly take blue pill and then your off. I woke up in surgery called Duran she came over with her tiny self and said how can I help you go back to sleep I'm finish. Lol Anyway first night at Cipla you need a nurse period(that speaks Spanish) woke up but pain meds issued but your uncomfy...did have a blood transfusion went fine. Released to a recovery house. Make sure your recovery house has medical beds and a hanicapp functional bathroom. My recovery house nurses n chef n cleaners were great the owner overbooked at one point and had a little situation but it was sorted out. First five days for me were hell on earth but much better after that. The massages are a priority inorder for you to feel some what normal. Ask any questions you want.

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June 23, 2016
Thanks so much for sharing your story with us. I don't think my rh has hospital beds but I'll be asking. I'm bringing my daughter with me for the first 3 days so I was told I wouldn't need a private nurse the night of surgery now I'm have second thoughts. You brought your own pain pills I think you said, did you wish you had something stronger? Or did you use their pain pills and they were not strong enough? My fear is being able to handle the pain.
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June 23, 2016
If your staying in Cipla and your daughter speaks Spanish your covered. I brought some perscets with me and they helped. Duran isn't big on pain meds one girl at my recovery house had no pain meds at all written by duran
June 23, 2016
Omg she does not speak spanish! Thats awful not to have any pain meds, I'm going to Duran as well
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June 23, 2016
You can hire a private nurse for 50 bucks she is great
June 23, 2016
How were the massages? It seems they would be very painful but I hear you feel much better after a massage
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June 23, 2016
The massages were hell take a muscle relaxer and pain meds before massages and you will survive and feel great after.
June 23, 2016
Thank you so much. How are you feeling now that your home? How was the plane ride back?
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June 23, 2016
Request wheelchair service to
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June 23, 2016
Slept bc I took a pill. But I swollen now looking for a Massuse
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June 23, 2016
How soon after surgery are you able to get the massages?
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June 23, 2016
Doctor will clear you I had it six days after
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June 23, 2016
Thanks
June 23, 2016
Okay good to know, thank you. How are you feeling?
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June 23, 2016
I'm sore need to get some massages asap
June 23, 2016
Hopefully you can find a place in your city. Guess I'd better start looking in my city also
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June 23, 2016
I'm happy that all is well and you are FINALLY home!!! Do you think I should upgrade my flight to first/business class (for more room) or do you think the seating should be fine? I just do not want to be totally uncomfortable, although I know it's going to be one hell of a ride home.
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June 23, 2016
I did fly first class back home....it was more comfy.
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June 23, 2016
I'm glad your home safe Hun! I'm so thankful for your update!
UPDATED FROM Iloveme12
Day of treatment

Plane ride

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Iloveme12
Airport flow was a little bumpy bc I flew standby so I couldn't get on the first flight and my cousin who is accompanying me during surgery had to get on the flight after mines. However the driver Manuel is amazing he was here waiting with a sign. He communicated with me from early in the AM the owner of the recovery house Wendy also communicated with me. Just outstanding so far. Manuel speaks English and was very helpful and reassuring since I'm a pussycat about everything lol... Bring lots of OFF just in case soon as I landed I sprayed myself down lol...NO Mosquitos please stay away... The girls that had surgery in the house were really helpful some were in pain more then others. They said lots of girls were turned away due to their hemo not being high enough. I'm going in for pre op testing this morning at 5:30am. The recovery home is nice nothing spectacular but I arrived in the night so wasn't able to check out the property they have a pool, AC, it's very clean and the nurse on staff is great she checks on all the girls constantly. She gets you all packed up for the hospital as well. She feeds you and make sure you have your meds ur clean and that you get everything you need.

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June 13, 2016
Good luck :) tell us how everything went! Praying for speedy recovery
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June 14, 2016
The support we get from each other goes a long way I will be updating you all as soon as I have more strength
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June 14, 2016
Hey Hun I'm praying for you and I'm gonna be checking up on you. Please DM me if you need to talk or anything anything at all!!!
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June 14, 2016
Thank you day 1 is hell but I'm alive and kicking will update you shortly
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June 14, 2016
Awesome congrats! I have SX next week on Wednesday! I'm so happy you're okay! Stay positive xoxo
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June 14, 2016
Oh god that's great girl!!! Stay updating us!!!
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June 14, 2016
Had to get a blood transfusion today
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June 14, 2016
Lots pain so far tummy flat as [RS bleep]
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June 15, 2016
Hey babe hope all is well keep pushing through for me okay!!!! What were you blood levels at? How are you feeling now? Are the pain meds working?
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June 15, 2016
Before surgery it was 12.5 after 6.5
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June 15, 2016
Lots of pain
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June 15, 2016
Get well soon sis!!!!! you did it!!! so proud of you!!
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June 15, 2016
Oh no well I'm glad you went ahead with the blood transfusion. I hope your levels have went up now and I'm gonna pray that your pain goes away soon. Remember that the first couple of days can be depressing but all will be okay and the hardest part is over!!!! You got this Hun
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June 15, 2016
Thank you all for well wishes everyone says pain will subside soon and it will all be worth it. Day two is better then day 1. I def think you ladies that get tt should stay in a recovery house that has hospital beds
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June 15, 2016
Just read your journey. Glad you're doing okay. Praying for you a speedy recovery and will continue to follow your journey.
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June 15, 2016
Soon as I get strength ladies I will post pics
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June 16, 2016
Take your time Hun no rush get lots of rest!
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June 19, 2016
Hey Hun I haven't heard from you please give us a update?!?!! I hope your doing well?!?!??!?!?
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June 19, 2016
Girl this pain is like no other. I will give a full review once I get my strength back been feel weak and sick for two days so hopefully by time I fly out I can give you the good bad and the ugly.
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June 19, 2016
Oh wow is it just the pain meds that they give you or did you bring anything else? Yes please Hun take your time but keep in touch.... I private messaged you my phone number and email address please feel free to text me or email me whenever ok!
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June 19, 2016
I brought my own pain meds
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June 20, 2016
Oh nooooo!!!! That's ridiculous I hope you feel better I'm praying for you