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Traveling to DR to Get TT W/Medina - Dominican Republic, DO
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I'm traveling to the Dominican Republic to get a...
2luvjayMay 27, 2016
$4,500
I'm traveling to the Dominican Republic to get a tummy tuck lipo and the Brazilian butt lift. I am a 40 year old a mother of two and I have never ever had a waistline! Would love to chat with ladies that will be there in early August. I'm scheduled with Dr. Tania Medina and I can't wait to meet her... my date is scheduled for August 4th...
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May 28, 2016
My date is Aug 1st from MD as well. I haven't put down a deposit or done anything else since I made my appt. I'm nervous and excited all in one.
May 28, 2016
Your in MD! We're going to be friends. I am nervous about traveling alone. I have a,friend that have used dra tania medina and she is very satisfied. In fact- she is there now. Who is your Dr.?
May 28, 2016
Yes! Let's do it. I just realized I have too work on August 16...I need too leave on the 14... I need you figure this out...
May 30, 2016
I want to be back by the 16th as well. My sx is on the 1st so I need to figure out which day I need to fly out.
May 28, 2016
I did research and heard good things about Armonia recovery house. Im going to do my comparisons with the 3 but I need AC and need to be as comfy as possible.
May 28, 2016
I Ann going tooto try to get a switched too the 1 or 2...now that I now I have too get back by the 14th. That is not allot of time at all!
May 28, 2016
The only drawback for serenity fit me is that there are no hospital beds. I Ann getting a tt and bbl. I anticipate the need for a hospital bed.
June 1, 2016
hey girl i will be seeing Dra Medina on August 2nd cant wait!! and like you im a about to be 42 year old mom with 4 kids from c-sections starting at 18 years old. so ive NEVER had a waist. and i am sooo ready!!!
June 1, 2016
Heeeeeeey! You took my date! Lol. So excited for us and happy to hear from you. Where are u coming from?
June 1, 2016
Yes, really. August 2-was my originally date I wasn't quick enough with the deposit! Lol. You are forgiven because your from the tri state area! I am from southern conn. We have some things in common. Just wait until we get these waists snatched! We'll have the 40 and fly in common too...
June 2, 2016
yassss girl you said it! im so syked. and scared but more excited than anything.
yep the husband will be traveling with me. do you have a travel buddy?
yep the husband will be traveling with me. do you have a travel buddy?
June 2, 2016
aww ok. well we will still be there when you arrive. so we can meet up. where are you staying again?
July 26, 2016
girl yes I ammm!!! I cant wait to get this done and start the healing process. did you get your hemo up? im sure I will see you there. by the time I go for my post op I think.
UPDATED FROM 2luvjay
29 days pre
LOW IRON/AVOID SOY AND CALCIUM
2luvjayJuly 5, 2016
My surgery day is less than 30 days away and I can feel my iron extremely low. My deficiency is something that I live with day to day so stressing about hemoglobin levels has never been concern! To prepare for surgery I've been researching diligently ways to make my hemoglobin levels rise quickly and I've learned a couple of things that are think are important. I'm not a doctor and I would definitely encourage you to do your own research. But this is what I've learned the hard way. First- there is no quick way to bring your hemoglobin levels up it takes 90 - 120 days to generate new red blood cells so raising your hemoglobin levels may take a little bit longer than one may think. That's not to say that it cannot happen, but a rise in hemoglobin levels of 1 or two points, with lots and lots of iron supplementation...maybe three if you're really lucky Within 30/40 days is more likely, when you are anemic... I've learned that I was not taking nearly as much iron needed to correct the deficiencies. For example was taking two blood Builder capsules which contain 27 milligrams of iron daily... not nearly enough especially as a female who has a very heavy and long period. hemo is way down...Finally,in a last-stitch effort to lose the last 10 pounds prior to my surgery I decided to take Herbalife products to accelerate weight loss. Unbeknownst to me the protein powder contains soy which inhibits the absorption of iron. Product also contains a lot of calcium which also inhibits the absorption of iron. So has I'm trippling my iron intake by drinking the Herbalife Products twice a day was overidding my efforts to absorb more iron. Just a few Lessons Learned and I thought I would share hopefully I'm on the right track I will be able to tackle this iron deficiency anemia before my surgery date on August 4t. best of luck to all of you!
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July 26, 2016
like you ive always been anemic it became a way of life for me and I dealt with it. my periods were very loooong and very heavy ugh!!! but since ive decide to do this surgery like most I have been trying to up my hemo a bit more. back in may it was 12.1 my doc here said im GOOD for surgery.. BUT as we all know if it drops im screwed. so ive been working diligently to get it up a bit more. since im leaving next week for surgery (one week from today yikes) I just had it checked again last week. and now its 12.6 its good but not great.. I want it to be like a 13 or 14 BUT im still cleared so far for surgery.. lets just hope when I get there it hasn't dropped any. I have been taking now 4 iron pills a day.. two in the AM and two in the PM..
August 9, 2016
I took two in the am and two in the evening. It got me up to a 12.6 before I left which was good enough. Then I got here 11.7 ugh
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July 6, 2016
I've been reaching a lot and reading reviews and one woman said Vitron-C worked great for her. It's iron plus vitamin c. I haven't tried it yet but found it on Amazon
July 6, 2016
That's what I've been taking right now. Vitron-C. My hemp went from 12 to 13.4 in 2 weeks.
July 6, 2016
How much are you taking? Prayerfully, is higher than I was feeling! I have greatly increased by dosage and feel 100 percent better
July 7, 2016
That's great! I'll definitely order it then. I think the vitamin c really makes a difference with the iron absorption
July 7, 2016
are you ready? I consider you my surgery buddy lol. cause im two days before you with Medina. are you counting the weeks now.. WOW its weeks now and not Months,.,
I remember when I had 9 months to go to get here.. now it seems like these weeks will take forever
I remember when I had 9 months to go to get here.. now it seems like these weeks will take forever
July 7, 2016
You can also try Hemo Plex. I'm currently taking them to see Dra. Medina on September 5th. They are working good. I ordered from Amazon for $12 and it has Vitamin C and Folic Acid in them.
July 7, 2016
Thank you. I am taking 1000 of vitamin C and 65 mg of elemental iron a couple of time a day. If that didn't get it, it's not many to be! I should find out today what my hemo is...glad you best it's working!
Coming early August ! I just need to put my deposit down at some point this week. Where are you flying from ? Have you picked a recovery home ?
http://www.serenityrh.com/about-us.html
http://myhomerecovery.com/
They look similar. One had tvs in the rooms the other does not. All of the common rooms have no AC...to be in pain, in a tight faja and away from home. Can't decide how I feel about being hot too...lol