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A Much Needed TT, BA w/small implant, some Lipo of Abs, and Flanks - Dominican Republic, 5'9" - 200 lbs
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Wow, I've finally made my decision to move forward...
WORTH IT$5,720
Wow, I've finally made my decision to move forward with this process. I am 54 yrs of age (will be 55 by the time I have my procedures), 5' 9" tall, 195 lbs. Yes I am so very nervous as hell but for some reason deep down inside I feel it's going to be ok. I joined this site last year December, 2014. I had been doing some research on and off for the past maybe 5 yrs. As of now I have been please with my experience with Dr. Manual Diaz. So I am soon to be a Diaz Doll.
I was always able to find a reason that I couldn't do this or I would talked myself out of doing this because of the cost. Well I'm over all of that now and my main focus and goal is to find more reasons and ways that I can do this.
My BFF was supposed to be going with me during this but the timing is not feasible for her as she will be starting a new job and may not be able to get the time off. I have prayed and come into my own that I can do this on my own. I will post some pre pictures soon. Until then I can't wait to reach the flat side....
I was always able to find a reason that I couldn't do this or I would talked myself out of doing this because of the cost. Well I'm over all of that now and my main focus and goal is to find more reasons and ways that I can do this.
My BFF was supposed to be going with me during this but the timing is not feasible for her as she will be starting a new job and may not be able to get the time off. I have prayed and come into my own that I can do this on my own. I will post some pre pictures soon. Until then I can't wait to reach the flat side....
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Replies (33)
July 21, 2015
Im 53, I just started looking into doctors are you traveling from the US?
July 21, 2015
Yes I am... I will be traveling from Memphis, TN area. Check out Dr. Goico, I think I maybe being choosing him in the end. He is big on the safety of his patient, won't do anyone over a BMI of 30. His work is awesome.
July 24, 2015
I like Dr Diaz FB pics he has women shaped like me & he made them look awesome + he will take me @ BMI 33 ...I hoping to go Nov. Has anyone stayed @his RH?
July 25, 2015
Yes your right. He did say the lower the better. So I am motivated to be good. ;D
July 25, 2015
Very good, I wish we were going around the same time, good luck and maybe i will see you on the flat side..
July 27, 2015
No I have not, if I don't hear from Dr. Goico this week I will go with Diaz because I for sure don't want to lose my date. so I will pay my deposit by next week
July 27, 2015
Wasn't Dr. Goico the one who wouldn't take anyone over BMI of 30? I didn't even bother looking..... ;D
July 27, 2015
Yes, that Dr Goico, my BMI is 30.7 so I may have to lose less than 10 lbs to be there. He is very meticulous and that is what I like about him, that tell me he will do great work... But we'll see, like unsaid if I don't hear from him this week, Dr. Diaz is it
July 28, 2015
I will be doing protein shakes for two meals, of three meals and two snacks, morning shake, fruit for snack, lunch shake, fruit or something low cal for snack, sensible dinner, fish or grill chicken salad and veggies, then a fruit for snack. Also walk a couple miles 3-4 times a week
July 28, 2015
I use a brand name Body Fortress, I get it from Walmart, I like the strawberry flavor best, cost about $20 for 2 lbs container, 60grms
July 31, 2015
August 1, 2015
LuchWong - I didn't have to lose any weight, I am where I should be. It doesn't matter Whether you think my wish pics are practical or not they are my wish pics and not yours. You seem very negative and I don't want or need that. People on this site try to give supportive, positive and uplifting comments. PLEASE DON'T POST ANYTHING ON MY PAGE AGAIN!
UPDATED FROM Itstime55
3 months pre
Still Looking
Since my initial post I have still been reading, looking and discovering other Drs. I may be making a change... I will post some pictures of me now. I want to hopefully lose about 20 lbs before my surgery as I have read throughout the site the more weight you lose the better your results.
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July 21, 2015
Im doing the same...some responded some not....which is not a good feeling. Red flag...the one Dr that got back to me wants me to lose 20 pounds....
July 21, 2015
I know how you feel... where are you with your BMI right now... It seems that some of them want you to be skinny.. I've never been skinny all my life. The lowest mount I have weighed is maybe 165lbs and even then I worked out all the time because I played all types of ball... When are you looking to go>
July 21, 2015
MY lowest was, 150 in 1999. Ate very little....I'd. Pass out now! A yr ago I was 180 beginning of divorce. ...I received an email from a Dr with good credentials. ..but all the before & afters we're young, non-fluffy woman. I need an experienced fluffy doctor. I like Dr Almonte web site but cant get response. ..
I'm hoping to go in Sept.
I'm hoping to go in Sept.
July 22, 2015
Almonte would never reply back to me.. I think she was the first that I try to contact and that was over a month ago. I don't want a Dr. that is that busy or that has that many patient, no personal care.
July 22, 2015
I cant find anything on him...just his name...he doesn't have web site? I received another consult from Dr Walkiris she said I need to lose 15 and should have surgeries split into 2 times. Which I can appreciate the concern for safety. Hmmmmm
July 22, 2015
Also if you go to the bottom of my page and click on his name it should bring bring up the click on for a consultation
July 24, 2015
I found it his FB I'm excited about him! The woman on his FB are shaped like me and he made them look awesome! Has anyone been to Dr Diaz? He returned my message the next day. .which was nice, liked that. He gave me two quotes one with surgery the other surgery & 10 day stay. Has anyone stayed a his RH?
July 28, 2015
And what about Dr Almonte ???
July 28, 2015
Dr Almoner, I love her work also, but she never replied to my request for a quote
July 30, 2015
I liked him but read story of woman that got there and her BMI was 35 so he sent her to another
I wouldn't like that.
I wouldn't like that.
July 30, 2015
Do you mean Diaz did this? If yes, I think he may have turned her away. I don't see that as a bad thing because safety should be first and if I'm a Dr. that feels it's unsafe to do a surgery because of your weight or BMI, then I wouldn't want you too. Most of them are clear about the BMI and the Hemoglobin level. With that said start working on both of those if you are in that danger area
August 3, 2015
Yes he sent her to Israel Manon...It's a long way to travel to have to go through that...I probably wouldn't have had the surgery....like its a sign from the universe.
August 3, 2015
I still say, you should know this or these things before you even go. Most of them state right at the start the BMI they will except
UPDATED FROM Itstime55
3 months pre
The Ugly Truth... LOL!!!
So I'm finally going to be brave enough to post some before pictures.... please be nice... 8-). This is hard for me because most of my life I have been an athlete. Although I am 5'9", 195 lbs, I'm still on good shape (meaning I have endurance), I want my physical body to look as good as I know I have looked before.
Replies (9)
July 20, 2015
Good luck to you. You will be so glad you did this for YOU when it is all over. I had a TT and BL last August and am so glad I did. The hardest part for me was not being able to work out for so long. I gained 10 pounds, but have since taken that off and I feel like I haven't looked this good since I was 25! Keep us posted - I will be following your journey!
August 17, 2015
Good luck
Please try n remember post op pics!
Please try n remember post op pics!
Congratulations on your decision to take this step for yourself. Let us know how we can support you in this community. I suggest taking lots of "before" photos. Even if you'd rather not share them on your review, you'll be happy that you have them after your procedure.
Yes, I can make that change for you. Just let me know! You can send me a private message if you'd like.