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tummy tuck - Los Angeles, CA

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Well I'm going to be 23 hrs old. I have always...

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Lamommyof3
$3,800

Well I'm going to be 23 hrs old. I have always knew I would want a tt since I was 16 in 2007 when I had my first baby. Then specially when when 2 yrs later I had my 2nd, and 2yrs after that had my 3rd. I'm done having babies I currently have a 5yr contraception, and will remove it to get my tubes tied. I never got to enjoy my body pregnancy wasn't what caused my weight gain it was the depo shot. I always went back to pre pregnancy weight with my last I actually lost more than original weight and was really thin, thin arms etc and i ate everything literally anything, and thought I was fat.

Now 30-40 lbs later I diet and exercise and this weight won't go away I weigh more than I ever did pregnant which was 140 at 9 months pregnant my regular weight was always 120-124 lbs, after I got the shot I went to 156. I almost cried! since my last baby left me at 115 lbs lower than my normal weight how did I gain this all in 5 weeks. I then had really bad hyperemisis gravidarum for 6 weeks I practically ate nothing sometimes I would just eat a couple of ice cubes literally and throw up all day nonstop I ended up in the hospital many times be wise I was so dehydrated and vision would get blurry and I was practically starving.

I tried everything know out here to stop it unfortunately I had a miscarriage at 3 months. It left me with a flat stomach. However, I Got the mirena and gained back in a month I've dieted and exercised but it stays the same size I'm okay with the way I look its just my abdomen. I forgot to mention 3 months after Giving birth to my 3rd baby I had my gall bladder removed and the messed up my belly button just sticed it all together. I decided I don't want more kids I've had 3 miscarriages already, don't want to go through that pain again... I'm very happy with my 3 kids at my young age. I never enjoyed my self or my body since I started young so I'd like to think about me for once and not feel bad. Sorry for the 10 pg essay. Just no ones knows what I've gone through since I don't have any one close besides my hubby. Well just to find an affordable yet great doctor. I'm in Los Angeles but will consider traveling if its cheaper than la and its a good doctor or else I'll just do it here for more but get a good dr. Any suggestio. Tell me where you got yours and how much did you pay I've seen some cheap ones and good in Utah from 3000-5000. Just trying have some choices. With clothe I can hide it but not without! Lol.

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Salvador Pantoja, MD

Salvador Pantoja, MD

Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 476 Reviews
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August 1, 2013
Hi Lamommy! Welcome i am a soon to be patient of dr p in just ten more days! I chose him becz he has no patients w infections, he's reasonable and he keeps u n his facility for two days w him and not just send u to a hotel to recover! Hes also accredited!!!! Im excited for u and i and u hope u highly consider my PS!
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August 1, 2013
if you mean dr pantoja thats who i have in mind i just have to come up with the money again lol but im planning to go early 2014 hopefully sooner.
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August 2, 2013
Great! Yep that's Dr. P .......
UPDATED FROM Lamommyof3
1 year pre

Tummy tuck and bbl

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Lamommyof3
Haven't went yet

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UPDATED FROM Lamommyof3
1 year pre

Just got a quote haven't put the deposit since I just made up my mind.

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Lamommyof3
So I barely got this quote which is weird it's lower than the first time I asked. We'll I was being charged $7000 but with breast lift and ba but I decided that can wait. My priority is my stomach and since they will be doing lipo might as well put the fat to good use and get a bbl. I already have a big butt but a little more shape to it won't hurt.

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November 20, 2013
Go for it girl. I am 6 days post op, just starting to feel amazing. I will post photos tomorrow, you look very similar to me
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November 22, 2013
Post pics when you can would love to see your results
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November 27, 2013
Hey lady .....happy thanksgiving!