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Surgery with Dr. Alvarez.

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Can anyone give me the run down of what to...

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ChangingMyLife2016
WORTH IT$4,000
Can anyone give me the run down of what to expect?? Especially if you were worked on by Dr. Osak at S.A.
From booking, paperwork, blood work, surgery, aftercare, & anything else you can think of.
Step by step what do I need to do/ get taken care of??
I paid my deposit to book my date and my coordinator has been wonderful. However, I am still so nervous and being the control freak that I am, doing all of this via email is making me anxious. I want to make sure I have everything in order and squared away.
I was told my BMI needed to be (x) and in order for that I need to drop 10-15 lbs. (which I'm currently working on and will achieve.)
But the thought of paying all this money, driving that far, taking that time away from my world (aka, my three precious babies) and then something coming up and it getting cancelled terrifies me.
Plus I've seen posts about the labs and getting hemo elevated? Will I know if they need elevated?
(I obviously would have done this closer to home, but shelling out 11 grand was not an option.)

Also, I'm trying to get in touch with a recovery home. Any recommendations?

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Sergio Alvarez, MD

Sergio Alvarez, MD

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February 24, 2016
A new life recovery house
February 24, 2016
Who's doing your surgery?
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February 24, 2016
Dr. O.
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February 24, 2016
Omulepu not doing bbl
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February 24, 2016
According to my paperwork he is, in April.
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February 24, 2016
I just got the call about it. I guess I'll be switching to Llorente.... Well... This changes things. Totally not how I expected my morning to start. As is scheduling and handling everything from 15+ hours away Isn't stressful enough.
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February 24, 2016
Dr. Llorente.......
February 24, 2016
That's why I asked...they play a lot of games over there..they know Dr O license is suspended and they still have patients scheduled for him. They tried changing me to Llorente but I cancelled and got a refund. I would like to choose my own surgeon when in paying my money.
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February 24, 2016
yeah they tried it, Vanity got life F'd up, Im glad u got your money back Doll!!! might as well save up for Dr. Miami, at least you know he legit and dont play games. At least until Dr. Osak get his stuff straightened.
February 24, 2016
Good Luck!
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February 24, 2016
Did you use him?
I'm still waiting on my coordinator to call and discuss options. But the receptionist told me I'd have two options of surgeons available at the same price in locked in for with Dr. O. or I could wait it out. Which I am not going to do. I will switch surgeons. Now I just have to find the right one for me.
The options were Llorente or alverez (sp) I believe.
February 24, 2016
I didn't use either is switch to Dr Hasan. Luckly he had a slot available for the same date.
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February 24, 2016
I've never heard of him. I'm trying to keep my same date as well. We're driving and my husband has already scheduled off of work around this.
February 24, 2016
He at vanity... i wanted Dr Osak but unfortunately this happened. I had already researched Hasan and his work is awesome, you can look up Fisher they both are great.
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February 24, 2016
I'm scheduled for spectrum and have already given my deposit to hold my date. From what I'm told and what I've read, those deposits are non refundable for any reason. So I really can't switch.
February 24, 2016
Hunny don't let them pull that [RS bleep] on u...I got a full refund even tho I had to cuss they ass out...it's unethical for them to make u use a doctor that u are not comfortable with...if the md u chose lost his license it they fault not yours so they need to run u yo cash
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February 24, 2016
I was just going off of what I'd read on here and the form I signed. I hadn't tried to get it back personally. I actually just got off of the phone with my coordinator and I'm still locked in at my price and get to choose any surgeon on their team. Since this was of no fault of mine. (Even Ortega if I want him, and he's 10 grand and I'm only paying 4.). In the end I'm going to go with Llorente though. I'd researched him prior to Dr. Osak. And it's only moving my surgery date back one day. My coordinator is amazing. Had I gotten someone else, I don't think it would have gone nearly as smooth.
February 24, 2016
That's good u have an alternate surgeon...I guess it's not all bad news then
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February 24, 2016
I'm really glad it worked out! I appreciate all of the info!
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February 24, 2016
Yes I had to switch as well and change by one day.. When is your date?
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February 24, 2016
April 14th, yours?
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February 24, 2016
3/24 now.. I'm nervous I was excited and prepared at first
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February 24, 2016
Sorry everything keeps posting twice. Yeah, same here! Definitely a bump in the road. I guess at least we weren't on our way down when finding out. That would suck!
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February 24, 2016
Did you cancel with spectrum because I'm considering it also, just not sure how much they will keep. Mine is for 4/7
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February 24, 2016
No, I stayed. My coordinator is amazing. She called me and told me my options. And basically since it's not the patient's fault, they're accommodating us.
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February 24, 2016
Does Dr ghurani still work there
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February 24, 2016
Yep!
February 24, 2016
They said dr.o license was suspended , I mean that's what r girls been saying ..I'm still up in the air who I want my dr to be hasan or fisher but who knows if hasan is even back I'm not paying nothing till I know for sure ..they are terrible giving refunds so good luck hum
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February 24, 2016
I just got the call about it. I guess I'll be switching to Llorente.... Well... This changes things. Totally not how I expected my morning to start. As if scheduling and handling everything from 15+ hours away Isn't stressful enough.
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February 24, 2016
My friend had a BBL by Dr. hasan and it's very natural looking...I love it
February 24, 2016
A new life recovery house is the bomb. I'm here now. They help you every step of the way. You are in good hands I promise. They assist you the whole entire stay not for 24hrs. The food is sooo good. They make you feel like family!
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February 24, 2016
How much is the pricing? & what's included? I can look it up if that's easier. I've been looking into Keyla's. But she was supposed to get in touch with me and has yet to do so...
February 24, 2016
Girl when I say they do everything for you, I mean they do everything for you. They don't even let you open the car door by yourself. House is so clean there massages take place in the home. Breakfast, lunch, dinner is served. She help with your showers and everything if you need it. They also take your vitals and o2 on the regular. I was emotionally broke down about not getting Dr.O and I promise they was there the whole step of the way. They are the bomb. 786-641-9671 is Yani number. She have different package deals so call her and talk to her
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February 24, 2016
Thank you so much! I'll be giving her a call. Who did you end up going with? Were you satisfied? I haven't seen much of Dr. L's work and he seems to give smaller results and isn't as aggressive with his Lipo, like dr. O. (That may not be true, but that's my conclusion based on reviews and pics that's I've seen.)
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February 24, 2016
I called, but no answer. So, I messaged her on FB. :)
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February 25, 2016
Does she have a website or Facebook? I apparently messaged the wrong new life, lol. The one in the DR. hah
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February 25, 2016
O god I hope I got the right one, lol, hold on I'll get it
February 25, 2016
It's called A New Life Recovery House. She's on Instagram also
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February 25, 2016
Lol, DR prices are wayyy better. ;)
The Miami one was way out of budget for me, personally. Keyla contacted me back tonight and I'm booked. :D
February 24, 2016
You may wanna call coordinator as he lost his medical license
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February 24, 2016
Yes, I know. I'm waiting on a call back. I was given the option from the receptionist of two other surgeons for the same price. It just sucks that I have to re-research someone new and start over.
August 4, 2016
Wait did alvarez loose his licence??? Because im schedule with him for feb 2017.
UPDATED FROM ChangingMyLife2016
2 months pre

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I've switched surgeons and am going with Dr. Llorente.
As with my original question... Can anyone tell me the step by steps of what happens from here? (Surgery booked, deposit made. The countdown begins.)

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February 25, 2016
I'm also scheduled with him, from what I understand one month before they will send an email for blood work, not sure but even though RC house is in my package I called and made sure my room was booked
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February 25, 2016
I ordered all my supplies and will book my flight soon, I did start taking my vitamins and iron pills as the girls said
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February 25, 2016
I was really hesitant on Dr llorente not seeing his work but I found some recent pics here and they are beautiful
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February 25, 2016
Which recovery house are you using? I've called Keyla and contacted through text a few times and she keeps saying "call me at X time and I'll get back to you about dates". I call when she asks and then she doesn't answer. So I'm now looking around.
I didn't know they had a package? I'm just paying for the bbl and garment at 4,125. How much is the recovery house?
P.s. Thanks for your response.
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February 25, 2016
I'm a little older, my butt sags and is flatttttt, I think I've got the right Dr for this now, any more llorente pics would be nice girls!
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February 25, 2016
I'm paying 5000, includes lipo 12, garment, RC 5 night, all fees, 4 massages, stockings new life recovery, Carla is so sweet
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February 25, 2016
When is your surgery
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February 25, 2016
Did u go through spectrum. I'm sorry my memory is slow today lol
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February 25, 2016
Ok check out bn_90 just had llorente,
November 12, 2016
How do I sign up for a package? And what recovery house did you end up at?
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February 25, 2016
OK your 6 days after me, bso I'll be leaving as your coming in, I'll let you know everything, pics and all
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February 25, 2016
Yep, I go on the 14th. Keyla just contacted me, so my room is now set!
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February 25, 2016
Thank you! I'm nervous as ever! I (obviously by my original post) didn't want Llorente. But I had researched him. He just tends to work on slimmer ladies and maybe it was their preference, but all had small booties after, lol.
I just hope he does well and goes by what I'm aiming for, not just by his typical bbl.
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February 25, 2016
I want a bigger booty,hell I've never had one, I want one that bounces when I fall lol, by the pics I looked at on here I think he will give you a pretty good size
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February 25, 2016
The more he does between now and then the more comfortable he will be at it too! Great for us girl
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February 25, 2016
I hope! I haven't seen a ton of his work. Spectrum on IG has some of his recent work. My coordinator said he's really good and lipo's well! And that he's stemming out into working on more than thin girls now.
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February 25, 2016
And not that only thin girls go to him, but from what I've seen, that's what it seems like. Lol.
I want a comparison of a thick woman before/after. Like I saw with dr. O.
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February 25, 2016
I'm looking and I can't find one! I see a lot of macadoo, damn good, I'm still looking
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February 25, 2016
Number is 7865465396, recovery house
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February 25, 2016
Thank you! I'm nervous as ever! I (obviously by my original post) didn't want Llorente. But I had researched him. He just tends to work on slimmer ladies and maybe it was their preference, but all had small booties after, lol.
I just hope he does well and goes by what I'm aiming for, not just by his typical bbl.
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Silly question...

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Those who have had a BBL & it's completely changed your shape, how hard was it to shop for clothing and even panties afterwards??
Did you have any idea afterwards, what size you would need to shop for??

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February 28, 2016
Spectrum was on point 4 me. Everything happened like they say it would. My body is very different but I still have to waist train work out. Don't go in expecting perfection as there's no such thing. Do keep us updated on dr.llorente as I'm coming back 4 round 2 and it's either him or ortega. Spectrum was cool tho on point.
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March 11, 2016
How far before surgery did you get the request for yours labs? Did you travel a good distance? I'm traveling almost 16 hours and it's just nerve wracking trying to handle everything from so far away. I'm a very organized person and I feel like I have so many questions. A new one daily. I need like a guideline of how the process works, lol.
March 13, 2016
It's actually pretty simple. Everything ran like clockwork. Bout 30 days prior to sx u do labs. Spectrum was on top of their game.