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

UPDATED FROM Immj2016
1 year post

Im back! And feeling better!

Immj2016
$8,000
So first i want to start by saying that Ortega does wonderful work. My opinion on that has not changed. I think the aftercare on the other hand could be better. And i believe that it is no fault of Ortega's. But anyway, I am a little over three weeks. I am loving my results so far. A few hiccups. But overall not bad. Not sure if it is just me but i still cant stand to strait. If i sit too long when i stand up i feel stiff. Its crazy. Im experiencing a lot of swelling. I am taking arnica, bromelain. Drinking water. Not as much as i should. Anyway here is a recent pic of my boobs and a body shot.

Immj2016's provider

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (4)

March 18, 2017
Glad to see your better!!!
March 20, 2017
Thank you. Im feeling 1000×s better. Dr. Ortega did a wonderful job. He is truly an artist. I just hope its smooth sailing from here.
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March 18, 2017
I just began reading your entire post and boy it's a real nail biter!!!! But I am so excited about the results I am seeing on you. I reaaaally wanted to use Ortega, but there was no way I could leave my kiddos with my hubby, I don't think it would work out well
March 20, 2017
Dr. Ortega is definitely worth the trip. And I kinda felt the same about leaving my kids with my husband. But it all turned out good. They did not burn the house down. Lol. But seriously Ortega is great. And i would choose him again, even with my little hiccup. My new body is beautiful!!!
June 3, 2017
U look great doll
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June 3, 2017
Hey doll.. how's everything been since this last update..?! We're all here for one another & would love at least a touch & go update lol
UPDATED FROM Immj2016
1 year post

Really ready to catch a flight to miami.....

Immj2016
It sucks that it comes to this. It sucks that im feeling like this. If they were open i would be getting on the next flight there. This sucks. Don't know what to do. It seems like the staff could care less. Im finding myself in my bathroom crying. And trying to not let my husband and kids see my stress. It is hard. I feel so alone. Im about to take the damn drain out... Im my own after care and it's sad... Trying to be patient. But what if being patient gets me a really bad infection. Or worse.... Someone please help!

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March 8, 2017
Hey. Just checking on you. Did you get any assistance?
March 18, 2017
No. Not from spectrum. I went to the er. Everything appears to be back on track. Thanks for the concern.
UPDATED FROM Immj2016
1 year post

11 days post op

Immj2016
So the pics are last night. After my shower at 10 days post op. So i have not posted in a while just trying to focus on recovering. This has been a roller coaster ride for me. It was last night when i was about to showr that i noticed my right drain was not draining. Like at all. So i called spectrum. No call back. So i called again no call back until 3 minutes to 5. I callled in the morning. So the person that called could not even give me the right info. Told me that post op was not open. Talk about feeling abandoned after a life changing procedure. My biggest fear just came true. Something happening and not being able to get ahold of someone to help me. Im scared and pissed. My right drain appears to be clogged inside my body. It is bone dry. No fluid coming out. And i cant even get a person on the phone who sincerely cares about my well being. I will say Ortega is great! It just sucks. But anywho not sure what to do. What do you do when your surgeons office abandons you once your procedure is done??? Its not Ortega's fault he probably is unaware that we, out of state patients are calling with concern after these procedures. What should i do...feel like it might do more harm staying in.... This sucks!!!

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March 4, 2017
Maybe it's time for that drain to be removed. Are you removing them yourself at home?
March 4, 2017
That was the plan. I just never heard of them being completely dry. Not one drop of fluid.. Dried up blood in the tube. The other side is draining yellowish orange. That one is almost ready. Im gonna wait till monday. The other one was still draining red. It appears to be a clot right at the entrance where the stitch is. It is not allowing the fluid to come down. I cant get the clot to budge. Don't know what to do.
March 4, 2017
Have you milked it at all?
March 4, 2017
Yes i was milking it. Somehow it got clogged inside. I cant even get the clog to budge its inside my body. I went to the er. They could not get it unclogged. But since i had no fever or no signs of infection they said not to worry. Also they were due to come out on Monday. (Two days). They said everything looked good. A nurse there even asked for Ortega's info. And i gave it to her. Because honestly i have nothing bad to say about him. So they said not to worry. I would have loved to hear this from my surgeon or staff in my surgeons office. I think im more hurt than mad. Im not a doctor so a little guidance was all i wanted.
March 4, 2017
Did they remove the drains? Does Dr Ortega provide a cellphone number for out of state patients??
March 4, 2017
No cellphone number. That is the part that sucks. Its like once you get home, your on your own. That's just not cool.
March 4, 2017
These are people you basically put your life in their hands. So when something like this happens it just hurts you know.
March 5, 2017
Definitely understandable and unacceptable!!! Cell phone number should be provided to out of state patients