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Drum Roll Pleeeeeeaaaassseee...Tummy Tuck, Lipo and BBL--Dr. Pantoja on 12-5-16. Mexico, Tijuana

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For starters I want to give a shout out to all...

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verybestversion
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For starters I want to give a shout out to all past and present patients of Dr. Pantoja. I have been researching my options for about a year and because of you, Nadia, and Dr. Pantoja's experience the decision was easy. I researched several surgeons and had many virtual consults but in the end I found that Nadia's attention to detail , quick responses to all of my questions and her patience with my fears not to mention all of the amazing photos of Dr. Pantoja's work and his happy patients the verdict is in. I look forward to this journey with all of you.

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September 13, 2016
You made a great choice and you are certainly in good hands. I pray during your research in that year that you prepared yourself physically and mentally for the journey ahead. The healthier and stronger you are the healing is a lot better. Stay focused and positive no matter what.. this is your journey so embrace it with a smile xx
September 13, 2016
Thanks for the positive words. I know though that all the research cannot prepare me for the actual recovery. I exercise daily-yoga, walking, rowing...and eat healthy not to mention that I'm working on my iron levels. I take liquid iron 2 times a day plus wear an iron patch for 8 hours a day. Still, I can only go by you and others when it comes to the actual recovery period. I know I made the right decision when it comes to Dr. P and Marvin and his team but I'm not sure I will truly be prepared for the post op situation. Nervous of course but will try to be as positive as you are. Keep up the good work!!!
September 13, 2016
Hello Miss Cellaneous--my old account is Blu31967 and my new account is verybestversion. Sorry for the confusion. I just sent a request to delete Blu31967.
Still am trying to figure out how to upload photos. Hope you are well.
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September 13, 2016
Babe you are on a role. I prepared myself by doing yoga for 3 months, on the last month I had lymphatic massages every day to improve my circulation and clean eating, I don't believe in gyms. I also did 10 - 20 squats, 1 minute planks and 10 - 20 press ups every morning depending on how i was feeling. My doctor was so supportive she made me do my bloods two weeks prior, she increased my dosage she knows me for being anaemic. So I was getting an iron injection once a week, an iron tablet ferro grad every day (it has vitamin C), and my own choice I drank liquid iron once in the morning and again at night, I removed anything from my diet that stopped iron absorption eg. coffee, tea and increased my citrus. My iron levels on the day was 13.8, please know I've been anaemic all my life #truestory ... A lot of girls don't prepare themselves mentally or physically. This is your journey so make everything your own. I didnt base my recovery on other beauties reviews because I know i am a very strong willed girl and once i set my mind to something it will be, pain doesn't bother me because i played a lot of physical sport so when i came out of recovery i felt like i had put myself through a really hard work out the night before and my muscles didnt like me the day after. I'm a visual person so i visualised myself healing even before I had the surgery. In my brain I had been through the operation and had already recovered, and my body is following. On pre op day 1 i was able to walk out of that hospital with minimal pain or a little discomfort, no dizziness whatsoever and had no problems peeing. Dr Pantoja will not release you until you can pee, I've not used any painkillers to date. This is an exciting time for you. A lot of girls get so so nervous and I don't know why? I believe you are prepared and you need to address whatever it is within that is holding you back and just breathe it away xx have faith in the strengths that you already have inside you and that will certainly pull you through. I believe you will heal quickly and depending on your pain threshold may have minimal or bareable pain, its a mind game so get your mind where you want it to be. My only recommendation is that you use Lucy as your masseuse, the other beauty who is here who has had a tummy tuck says she has the hands of an angel xx i like her because she has good energy and really wants to the best for you :)
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September 13, 2016
Oh thats ok babe xx funny that I can upload pics on my phone but my computer does somersaults when i try and upload a pic
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September 13, 2016
Do you have any pre op pics? I take pics of myself every day.
September 14, 2016
They are truly the best, Nadia and Dr. Pantoja are the best.. you'll be very happy. . I'm going back to him for future procedures..
September 17, 2016
Do u have recent pics
September 17, 2016
Hello DoNme,
My surgery is not until December 5th, 2016. I only have pre-op pictures posted until then.
September 26, 2016
You will be so happy, I went to him 6 years ago and he did a superb job. Good luck to you!
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48yo
5'5"
175lbs (I have lost 50 lbs since 2013)
Having TT, Lipo and BBL

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September 13, 2016
Oops...I meant Pre-op
I did have a breast reduction in 2010
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September 14, 2016
I also have had no children
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1 month pre

This is Getting Real...

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Booked my airfare and paid the deposit for Our Friends Recovery House. Nadia from Dr. P's office has been wonderful and Marvin from the recovery house has been really helpful as well. I've asked him the question "What should I bring'? He has told me to bring 2 nightgowns that button up the front, my lap top and my phone. That is all? Yep! Oh and a toothbrush and deodorant unless I have specific shampoo/hair requirements. They supply everything. He even asked me what types of food I didn't like. He told me that he wants me to travel with as little as possible so that it is easier to get home (traveling back and forth from NH). I can purchase my boppy from him, epi-foam, and everything that I might need. I do plan on bringing a female urinal as I have read that this has been a true Godsend while living in the pressure garment. The only true concern I have at this point is how am I going to control the pain? I've read from so many other Realself members that I should bring my own pain meds, as the meds in TJ are not as strong as the US meds. Does anyone have any insight on this? I'd really like to hear from those that have had their experience with Dr.P and/or in TJ.

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