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3 Months post-op and some thoughts

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I've been lurking on this site for months and...

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Soon2be
WORTH IT$6,375

I've been lurking on this site for months and enjoy following all of you on your journeys. I guess I had better introduce myself! I'm an active, 54 years young and have 2 wonderful kids that wreaked havoc on my body. My first was over 9 pounds . I was a young mother and weighed 120 when I first got pregnant. The marriage was awful, I was depressed and felt alone....I gained 90!!! I divorced and married a wonderul man who accepted me for me. I got pregnant again and had only lost 40 of the original 90...then gained another 30 with my second. I've managed to get to a healthy weight, but my stomach and thighs are a WRECK. I am SO ready to get it fixed!! I look forward to sharing my experience and getting as much advice as possible from you lovely ladies.

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My Drs. were Dr. Schowalter AND Dr. Kelly. This forum wouldn't allow me to put both of their names on it. They are 6th year residents and I instantly liked them both. From the moment I walked in, I was made to feel very comfortable. Everyone there was so professional, yet warm and caring. They took time to go over all my concerns and answered my questions honestly. I had a very bad experience with a breast reduction over 20 years ago and I was so nervous to have corrective breast surgery, but I felt very confident with these doctors. They were genuinely interested in hearing my concerns and I always felt they listened and were honest and professional. I was told to have realistic expectations, educated me in possible complications and promised me they would do the very best they could. We can't ask for more than that. After my surgery, I was given their cell phone numbers and was told to get in touch with them if I had any questions or concerns. Any time I send them an email or text, I receive a response back in record time (usually only a few minutes). I'm still healing as I write this review, but after having gotten to know them, I have no reservations saying they are GREAT doctors. If you live in VA, Dr. Brian Schowalter is opening a private practice in a few months and I would recommend him without reservation.

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January 29, 2013
Good luck to you!!!
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January 29, 2013
Thank you so much!
January 29, 2013
Dr Robles is also one if my choices you need to keep us updated on your journey!
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January 29, 2013
I sure will! I'm still hammering out the details but hope to have this done before summer :)
UPDATED FROM Soon2be
1 year pre

Hi lovely ladies!! I added a before and I have to...

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Hi lovely ladies!! I added a before and I have to say I'm grossed out by looking at my belly. I can't wait to get this thing off of me! After losing weight, my belly hangs and my butt is flat andmy thighs look awful. I'm getting an extended TT, MR and mini BBL. I don't really want a huge butt, just fill it out a little. I always had a huge butt and hips all my life. I've been eating healthy and exercise, but lately I'm ramping it up to take off another 10 pounds so I get the best results. Good luck to all who are going thru or about to make the jump.

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January 30, 2013
Way to go... I am think of going to dr Robles too.. I want tt, ba and lipo.. I just got a pre quote of 5900.00. Was your 5600.00 just for tt? When r you planning on going ? Are you doing all inc package ?
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January 31, 2013
I'm still trying to plan the trip but it will probably be after May. I'm getting extended TT, muscle repair, lipo on thighs and small fat transfer to my saggy butt. The price is for the all inclusive and there's an additional fee of $350 for some lipo on the thighs. When are you going?
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February 4, 2013
All inclusive? Meaning it covers surgery, meds and recovery house?? Do tell??
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February 4, 2013
Yes ma'am it includes surgery, meds, garment and recovery house. The only thing is airfare. She does great work from the reviews on here and get alot for your $$. I'll go back for breast lift and maybe mini facelift next year.
UPDATED FROM Soon2be
1 year pre

This is more difficult than I had expected. Hubby...

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This is more difficult than I had expected. Hubby insists on going with me since it's out of the country and I'm grateful for his protectiveness :) but trying to get the same time off and juggle things is tough! So many things going on right now. I'm so anxious to get this done, yet nervous at the same time. My emotions are up and down and I haven't even gone yet! When I'm dressed, I feel confident and attractive. I take my clothes off and I feel so insecure and unattractive. My hubby loves me just the way I am.....but I can't help thinking he secretly wishes I was hot :)

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February 4, 2013
When do you have your surgery? Good luck to you!! :)
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February 5, 2013
I don't have a date yet...still trying to get things in order (time off for me and hubby) but I'm hoping before summer :)
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February 5, 2013
I am torn in between Robles and Yily. Robles gives you a better butt in my opinion but Yily gives you the better hips and curves your body is super thin and I am so undecided the more I research. Also Robles has all inclusive package I like that. But Yily is cheaper upfront minus recovery house decisions decisions
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February 5, 2013
Yes, I went thru that for months...only mine was Dr. Robles or Cardenas! I finally settled on Robles since the recovery house is included and hubby can come with me. Cardenas' RH is female only and I do not want to go alone!
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February 5, 2013
Yily gives them banging waist lines. I'm like yeah and Robles gives more fat in the booty. I think I rather have a smaller waist cuz the booty will look bigger if the waist is smaller.
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February 20, 2013
Hi soon2be! I also am going to Dr. Robles this summer. And I also don't want to go alone. My husband was going to go with me but in an email I got from Laura it said that I can bring one person, but female only. So now my sister is going with me. Anyway this is just what I was told and wanted to share. I would hate for you to plan for your husband only for them to not let him in.
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July 17, 2013
BCRH (Cardenas's recovery house) must have changed their policies because hubby is with me here right now?