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29 Years Old Ready for Long Awaited Mommy Makeover - Miami, FL

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Hi I am a 29 year old mom of 3. I was blessed with...

Immj2016
$8,000
Hi I am a 29 year old mom of 3. I was blessed with a 12 year old boy, and 2 girls 9 and 5. I have wanted to do this since having my 5 year old. And now that i am 100% sure i am not having anymore children im ready to move forward. I chose doctor Ortega for a number of reasons. I love his results and the price is not bad either. My surgery date is March 4th. I am so nervous it still does not seem real. Anyway just wanted to introduce myself. Will keep everyone posted. If it was not for this site don't know where i would be. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories. The good, the bad, and the ugly.... it has helped me so much.

Immj2016's provider

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 6, 2016
Congrats love. I guess I'll be seeing you there. That's my date he is doing my bbl. I'm so ready and excited.
January 6, 2016
I am to but also super nervous. I have a lot to do in such a short time. Dont know where to begin. Lol. And congrats to you also.
January 6, 2016
I picked him as well but due to him being hospitalized spectrum is moving around about 60 patients. Hopefully that doesn't affect you date but I wound make any travel arrangements until late February. I got here and found out he won't be my surgeon so I was very disappointed. Now I'm opted for a different surgeon and surgery date is tomorrow early morning. I'm doing a mommy make over.
January 6, 2016
Good luck tomorrow!!! Super excited for you. That sucks if i cant have Ortega perform my surgery. I waited so long and felt so secure with the surgeon i chose. I really hope he is available come march. So who will be performing your surgery?
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January 6, 2016
I spoke with them today and everything is still the same they said concerning him and my date. Sometime they do not tell the truth about what's really going g on. They have done that to several ppl before and come to find out they were either on vacay, or performing other surgeries sad but true.
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January 6, 2016

Thank you for sharing your story with this community. I hope you find all the support and feedback you need on this site, and that you'll let us know how we can help you get ready for the big day.

January 7, 2016
They have been so mean and rude to me.. my coordinator is horrible I have Liz.. I'm having my surgery 19th of February... did you get a evaluation with him or just meet him on surgery day?? I made a appointment for the day before to meet with him..
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January 7, 2016
You will meet with the day of surgery I'm told. If you are having issues with your coordinator ask for a manager and request another one. Mine have been very nice and helpful she calls me back and answers my questions which is not many. I hear a lot of complaints about coordinators not responding after receiving monies not just with one clinic but just about everyone of them but I have been pd in full since day one and have not had an issue but then again I don't have a reason to keep calling them etc. Sometime we may end up with one that is not very helpful or wanting to be and just in it for the coins. Which is not fair if they have a problem with working with ppl then this business is not for them. Being a coordinator consists of answering questions, providing information, and making the person feel comfortable. So if she is not being there for you ask for another one. Sorry you are having to deal with a douche bag, love. It will be okay
January 7, 2016
She sucks so bad. My surgery is moved again for 1:30. Ughhh but I sent wait to review her once I'm done with that place.
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January 7, 2016
He is awesome and the staff at Spectrum are awesome, I had my mommy makeover in October, on the 13th. I haven't had a chance to post pics ,, because of work and school. I am gonna do that very soon. You are in good hands, my experience was great. Now I'm going into my 3rd month
January 7, 2016
Thanks for the reassurance. Im super nervous. But hearing you speak highly of him is great and comforting. Cant wait to see pics. Plan on putting some up myself. So nervous about that too. But i know it will benefit someone else. So I feel obligated. I hope my experience is as good as yours. Thanks again.
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January 7, 2016
You're welcome
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January 8, 2016
You will be glad you did it
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January 9, 2016
Happy healing! And good luck
January 9, 2016
Thanks you so much. It means alot. My surgery is in march so not sure what i sshould be doing for this month and a half while i wait. Seems so close, but so far.
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January 10, 2016
Before I had my sugery I just really watched what I ate and tried to exercise and I got a few supplies, like comfortable dresses to go and come in and got to my follow up appointment, because you are not going to want anything to tight fitting after surgery, I just read alot about other people's journey that had an mommy makeover on here, that gave me a pretty good perspective on what to expect.
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January 10, 2016
And I bought some silicone ear plugs for.my navel, to give it.the.small round shape
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January 10, 2016
If you have any questions about the procedure, I will b happy to answer any questions you may have,about afterwards.
UPDATED FROM Immj2016
2 months pre

Before surgery pics!

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January 9, 2016
Omg!!! I would kill for your body!!
January 9, 2016
That's just a side view. Check me out from the front...trust me its bad.
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January 9, 2016
You're not bad at all. We are our own worst critic. Basically all you're getting is a enhancement. You are going to be dabomb.com when he's done. See ya there in 55 days lol.
January 9, 2016
That's right!!! Could not have said it better. I was just browsing your page so it took me a while to respond. None of us r perfect. And we all are here for the same reason to feel comfortably in our own skin. I am now following your journey. Your result will be more amazing!
January 9, 2016
Cant wait 55 days. Thats it??? Omg. Cant wait....
January 9, 2016
Girl!! No go look at my pics.. my books are uneven my body is uneven gross
January 9, 2016
I'm right behind you February 19th ahhhh..
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2 months pre

Before surgery pics!!!

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January 10, 2016
What are you getting done? I'm getting BA and BL, liposuction of flanks and extended tummy tuck
January 10, 2016
I am getting breast lift with silicone implants. Full tummy tuck. And lipo of right and left flanks.
January 24, 2016
Hello I am in the process of finding the right Dr. I am mom of 3 (16,18,20) and recently lost 60lbs. I need tummy, Lipo and breast lift. I am unsure about implants.
January 24, 2016
Well you just have to research doctors in your area. Check out their work and prices and see if that is ok with you. I did not care for any of the docs in my area. So i am now traveling to Miami. My surgery is with Dr. Ortega. He is really good. In my opinion. And his prices are not outrageous. But find who you think is best for you. Then they can assess you to see what exactly you will need done. Good luck in Your journey!!!
January 27, 2016
thanks... and yes I am looking at many different dr. Im watching to see a "real" info... pain, amount of time needed off, things that were not as bad as they thought...ect ... im excited-