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7 weeks post-op New pics - Mexico, MX

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I have been wanting breast implants since I was 18...

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shon4ik
WORTH IT$3,700

I have been wanting breast implants since I was 18. I was always embarrassed by the small size of my boobs, but after I had my 2 kids and breast fed them my breasts became deflated baggies that I don't even feel comfortable showing to my hubby. So seeing how this makes me feel my wonderful hubby has agreed to sponsor the BA, so I have it scheduled for the 14th of December!!! I am flying to Mexico to have this done since it costs practically half of what I would pay here and the doctor is supposedly very very good, I have a family member who worked with him and numerous friends of the family who had different procedures done with him.


I am flying there with my 2 kids so they can meet the dad's side of family and then my mother -in-law is going to fly back with us to help me during the flight and around the house for about a month after the surgery. Originally I was planning to just fly by myself with the kids, but I was really worried if I could handle the kids on the plane 2 weeks post-op. So it's a blessing that mom-in-law offered her help.


Oh, I should probably mention that I am 33 yrs old, 5'3", 120 lbs. I don't have any other measurements yet since I haven't been to the doctor.I did a ton of research on breast implants, read lots of reviews here and on other websites and I think I decided to go with memory gel (Natrelle) 425cc. I am a 34A now and I'd like to be a full C or small D cup. I did the rice test so that's how I came up with the 425 cc. Well, that is at least what I decided. Unfortunately, my doc is not gonna confirm if that's what I'll get until he sees me (obviously) and that just makes me really nervous (the not knowing part).


The plan is to get the tests done the next morning after we fly in, then go see the doc in the afternoon and have the surgery the following day.
I got my post-surgery bra (Annette with kelp) and my pre- and post-op vitamins from MakeMeHeal.com, hopefully these will help with the healing. I'll write an update after the surgery to let you guys know if those helped.
Today is exactly one month before we fly down. Let the count down begin!!!

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November 13, 2012

Wow, how exciting! If you haven't already, you might want to check out this list of supplies to get for your recovery. Please keep us updated!

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November 14, 2012
Will do!! Thanks so much for the list!
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November 21, 2012
Hi! Just wondering who your doctor is? And where in Mexico are you going for your surgery? :)
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November 21, 2012
Hi there! His name is Dr. DelRio, I am going to Uruapan, Michoacan. He does not have anything online :( I actually switched to him from another doctor in Mexico city who does have lots of info online. Like I previously mentioned, the reason I decided to go with him was because many people I know have used his services or worked with him and say he is extremely professional.
November 24, 2012
Good luck and wish u and your family a safe trip would love t have hiz contact info as I'm lookin 2 get implants 4 the same reason 4 kids they jus arnt what they used 2 be...
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November 26, 2012
Thank you so much! You know all my communications with this doctor were done through my mother-in-law since she lives there and could go to his office to ask questions. I do have the email for the doctor, but he never replied to me through email. So I think it is better if I get his phone number and send it to you through private message if you'd like. The only problem is the doctor speaks very little English. I do speak Spanish, but am still a little nervous because I might not understand all the details we'll be covering during the pre-op appointment. I am staying positive though.
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November 25, 2012
3 more weeks! Are you more nervous or excited? I personally feel like time is going to crawl by :)
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November 26, 2012
:) I felt the same way, but then yesterday I realized it is 2 and a half weeks and started getting nervous again..and excited, I can't even tell which one I feel more of. I keep reading reviews on here, mostly the positive ones to stay positive before the surgery.
UPDATED FROM shon4ik
15 days pre

So today is 2 weeks until the surgery and also the...

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shon4ik
So today is 2 weeks until the surgery and also the day I start my pre-op vitamins. Starting the vitamins makes it all feel so real. I started feeling scared for a little bit thinking of what happens if I have really bad complications and they have to take the implants out and then they won't be able to put the other ones in and I'll be left with something even worst then what I have now..But my best friend lifted my spirits so now I just feel really excited, partially still in disbelief that it is actually going to happen. I'm going to start crossing the days out on my calendar :).

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December 1, 2012
congrats! i get mine done on dec 13th cant wait to have that natrual sexy look.
December 1, 2012
My surgery is December 14th as well! I go for my pre op on Tuesday and I'm getting more anxious and excited everyday. I can't believe in two weeks I'll (we'll) be in recovery mode. Good luck!
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December 3, 2012
Same to you!
UPDATED FROM shon4ik
5 days pre

So yesterday I found out my surgery is actually on...

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So yesterday I found out my surgery is actually on the 15th, not the 14th. I guess they make you rest for 2 days after a long flight to take all the tests. Oh well. I am kind of anxious to get this over with already. The good thing is that we are flying tomorrow night so the change of scenery itself is going to help the anxiety I think. I can't wait to try the sizers on! I thought I wanted to go with the 425 cc, but now I think that might be too big so I keep going between 350 and 400 ccs. I'll write an update on Friday after my pre-op appointment.

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