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Wish i knew risks w BBL before- Houston, TX

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I am 32yrs old 5 ft and weight 165lbs. I have...

Mely Houston
$9,500

I am 32yrs old 5 ft and weight 165lbs. I have always been happy with my apple shape body, I have learned through the years to dress with certain clothes to accentuate my beautiful twins (36D) as my husband so kindly refers to them and to form a somewhat waistline. But the lack of a butt/ hips has always left me feeling a little more boyish than womenly. This has always been a family joke since my one year older sister has a killer ass and thick legs and I got the short end of the stick.

So In Sept 2012 after my sister begain the uncomfortable conversation at a family dinner (of all places) about the video she saw on youtube about the brazilian butt lift and suggesting this to me as a great way to get some curves. Me and my newly married husband discussed it on the way home. He gave me the usual pep talk about he loves me the way I am and will support me in any decisions I make but it would be awsome to have a little more cusion.

It took two months of research and many conversations with my hubby that I finally went and saw Dr. Cortes Saturday and Dr. LaPuerta Monday. We had all our questions answered, saw tons of pre and post op pt photos and quotes given. I loved the fact that I had my husband go with me for moral support and took his option very seriously since with all honestly he was helping finance the treatment. After all pros and cons we choose Dr. Cortes even though his quote was 1500 more. The one night stay at the hospital did it for my husband who works nights and was concerned I would be alone that first night.

We applied for financing and got approved, so I called and scheduled for first appointment available in Jan. 2013 and scheduled my blood work with the hospital Dec 28th and pre op vist with Dr. Cortes Jan 5th.

Now all my nerves begin to go on overdrive.

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December 10, 2012

Hi there, welcome and thanks for sharing your journey with us. Wow, your date will be here before you know it! I hope everything goes well for you!

I'm sure you'll get lots of support here, the BBL ladies are generally a lovely, supportive community. Good luck and please do keep us updated with your progress!

UPDATED FROM Mely Houston
13 days pre

Went to my pre-op appt at the hospital did all...

Mely Houston
went to my pre-op appt at the hospital did all typical pre registration and blood work. Everything went well

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January 5, 2013
Im going with Dr. Cortes in Aug. 2013. But good luck to you & I already feel like everything will go fine with your sx. Plz post pics!!!! *GOOD LUCK!*
January 15, 2013
He is a great choice very sweet and understanding. I will post pic within days.
January 15, 2013
Still in hospital had a little complication but. He has been on top of everything visiting me everyday twice in some cases. I will post pic as soon as i can. Have felt no pain just a bit uncomfortable being on my stomache so much.
UPDATED FROM Mely Houston
9 days post

Well its day 7 after dr went in to remove a...

Mely Houston
Well its day 7 after dr went in to remove a hemotoma that formed and cause my right leg to go numb. I have already gained some feeling just not at my toes yet. I have had great support from my sister and husband that have helped so much since I had issues of standing and walkin around. I went in yesterday for my first post op. Dr. Said everything is healing great just need to walk a bit more and strengthen my leg.

I should be able to sit by thursday so looking forward to it. But im not sure how to use the boppy pillow.

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January 29, 2013
any pics yet?