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I've Been Waiting 19 Years for This and It is Time !!

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yyds83
$8,000
I'm going to take the time to write about my journey in an effort to help others in gaining a better understanding about the procedures, expectations, etc.
I made the decision to have a mommy make over back in October and everything was finalized yesterday. It is official! TT, BL & BA, BBL on April 16th.

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Rafael Arenas, MD

Rafael Arenas, MD

Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 326 Reviews
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April 9, 2018
omg it’s coming up how exciting!! please keep us updated with pictures and tell us about your experience!!
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April 10, 2018
Absolutely!
April 9, 2018
Oh my! Almost time please keep us updated good luck with everything!
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April 10, 2018
Thank you!
April 10, 2018
Best of luck girl. Keep us updated
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April 10, 2018
Thank you! Sure will!
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April 10, 2018
Anxiety has officially kicked in
April 16, 2018
today is the big day!! I will be praying for everything to go well God will be with you. Please let us know how everything went :)
April 28, 2018
How is it going? Waiting to her about your experience. Hope all is well.
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1 day post

Yesterday Was the Day to my New Journey.

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I had my surgery yesterday, all is well. I'm not in excruciating pain, just very, very sore. My breasts feel very hard, I also feel a bit of pressure on my back. Please keep praying.
The staff has been great. I've been treated with compassion and fairness. I will keep you all updated with pics later.

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May 2, 2018
hi how are you? any updates? looking forward to seeing your after pictures :))
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May 23, 2018
your such a gorgeous lady :) Thanks for sharing your journey I enjoyed reading it
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The pain and the swelling are REAL

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Pain has finally kicked in tonight. The pressure on my chest is something I've never experienced before, I got scared for a bit. Taking meds for the pain and muscle relaxers cause I finally broke down and cried. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day.

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April 18, 2018
Hope u feel better soon. Please keep us updated. I have 3 months to go!
April 22, 2018
im glad everything went well! I hope you're doing better now! can't wait for you to post your after pictures!!!
April 23, 2018
I'm considering Dr.Arenas for bbl and tummy tuck. I would love to keep getting updates on your experience. How's it going? were you prescribed enough meds to manage your pain? Was the hospital clean and up to your standards from the US? Where are you staying afterward?
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April 23, 2018
Dr. Arenas is a great doctor and human being. I've had the opportunity to meet some of his patients and not only do they look amazing but they also have nothing but good things to say about him. The hospital is very clean and modern. I've worked in hospitals in the U.S. and you're better off at Innovare. I doubt you get the same type of treatment in the U.S.

I was prescribed antibiotics, pain meds and diuretics. I've stuck with Tylenol 500mg for pain because that's my preference but you'll get all meds you need.

As far as lodging, I rented a house thorough Airbnb at approximately $20 a day. It's a two story house with the master bedroom and full bathroom downstairs. It's fully equipped, across from a park and pharmacy, grocery store and other shops within steps. I can share the owner's contact info if you would like.

The first few days were rough but it's getting better. The hardest thing has been having to depend on someone 100% to do things such as getting up, going to the bathroom, getting dressed but I'm getting better.
April 23, 2018
Thank you so much for your reply. I would love to have the contact into to the airbnb. I can imagine the discomfort of having someone else take credo personal care needs and that's something I think about too. I'm hoping my mom can come with me during my procedure. Do you know if the clinics has nurses for hire with recovery?Any massages after surgery? I'm looking forward to hearing about your journey! Feel better soon!
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April 23, 2018
After the procedure you will have a designated nurse to stay in your room over night, her name is Veronica. After you're released, she will visit you once daily for about an hour and will drain you, help you bathe, change your bandages and garment. These services are separate from whatever the Dr. quotes you; Veronica's charge is approx. $30 usd. I don't believe there are any other nurses there that would offer their svc 24/7. This is the link to the house on Airbnb https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22921873?s=51
April 24, 2018
Tank you so much for your reply. keep me posted on your progress! Wishing you a speedy recovery.