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25- 4 Foot 11 Weighing 177-The Brick Hoise. Miami, FL

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I am getting married in Belize on May 27th, 2017....

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dessert storm17
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I am getting married in Belize on May 27th, 2017. I thought I should start working out so I can take my time loosing the weight. I started Feb 1st at 190lbs and as of April 1st I weighed 177, go me! I was working out atleast 4-5 times a week. However, I still felt defeated. I wanted to have my last summer as a single women to turn a few heads, lol! My friend suggested Spectrum in Miami. I did some researched and I was sold almost immediately. I sent my photos in on March 16th and my coordinator Liz contacted me on March 17th and said I was a good candidate for the bbl procedure. I was ecstatic because I had a comsultation with Dr.Celestine in Atlanta and it would've cost me $17k for lipo and a mini tuck! I talked with my fiancé about it and he said, "let the ass get to clapping"! I was restless that night. I woke up I called and spoke with Liz she told me that Dr. Llorente was the only surgeon running the special. I said ok, let's do it! She said it would be a $500 deposit to book the date. I said, bring it on!! Before she took my payment she started to ask me some medical questions. Everything was good until she said my BMI was 36% and I could'nt get the procedure until I got my BMI down to 34%. I gave her a weight of 180lbs because I didn't know I dropped to 177lbs. I was discouraged and I told her I would get back to her. I cried like a 3 minute old baby. I sucked it up, called back and made my appointment for May 31st! I will loose these 10-12lbs in 2 months. She said if I didn't loose atleast 5-6lbs before I did my labs then my appointment would be canceled. I've been working my butt off but my weight is beginning to plateau. I know what my issue was, drinking naked juice for meal replacement. Too much sugar! Starting today I am no longer replacing meals with smoothies. I'm committed to getting my weight to 165-168 before May 31!!! Anyone else going May 31st?

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James S. McAdoo, DO, FACOS (account suspended)

James S. McAdoo, DO, FACOS (account suspended)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 4, 2016
Hi love. Good luck with your journey. Dr. Llorente is a great doctor. I'm happy with my results after getting Lipo 12 area and a Brazilian butt lift. Just got it done 1 month ago and I see my results I'm still swollen. You can check my profile I post pics.take cAre
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April 4, 2016
What type of backside did you request? I want a dump truck behind me, lol!
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April 4, 2016
Hi dessert storm , I'm also seeing Dr Llorente but for a TT May 26. I'm staying at a hotel called Redroof Plus wit my man. & Maria I hope he is as good as it looks lol I'm excited and scared at the same time.
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April 5, 2016
My fiancé and I are flying in on May 30th. I hope they give me a time for my consult ahead of time. I'm not booking my room or flight until I'm medically cleared.
April 4, 2016
Omg girl I have my surgery date at Spectrum with Dr. Ortega on May 28th!!! So we are pretty close. You can do it. You're gonna have to start walking 30 min-1hr. Do not eat too many simple carbs, such as white rice, foods that contain flour, candy, and those type of things. Make sure to drink a lot of water, probiotics are good to get good bacteria in your system, digest food better and lose some weight. Apple juice is very good to burn calories, so drink lots of that. You will also have to drink it after surgery for a faster recovery.
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April 4, 2016
Awesome, where are you staying? I am trying not to get my hopes up too much until I'm medically cleared.
April 4, 2016
I live 20 min away from Spectrum, so I will go home after. Do everything you can to lose weight. It will be hard and you're gonna need a lot of motivation, but you can do it. Lots of veggies and fruits, no simple carbs :)
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April 4, 2016
Lucky you. I've been doing good with weight loss this far. I'll keep pushing. I have a great support system.
April 4, 2016
I didn't know so many traveled to Miami for surgery. That must make it so much harder! Congrats on your wedding btw. You'll look spectacular!
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April 4, 2016
It's way cheaper. Atlanta surgeons charge way too much. Plastic surgery is common in Miami. Competitive.
April 4, 2016
Yeah now that I am in this environment after researching a lot for my sx I realized that.
April 4, 2016
Congrats on everything. I'm going to the same doctor just at new life plastic surgery on May 25tg. Good luck with everything.
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April 4, 2016
Where are you staying? I wanted to get a hotel room and hire a private nurse for that one on one care.
April 5, 2016
I'm at the residence inn. Bringing my sister with me. I've heard great things about Claudia's recovery house. Check it out.
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April 5, 2016
I'm bringing my fiancé. I want a beach front for relaxation but I know it's going to be too much going on and people everywhere.
April 6, 2016
That would be nice! I figured I wouldn't be in the mood for too much activity so locally we staying. Honestly I don't think you need a nurse if your fiancé is going. This is my second one and most of the stuff u need he can do.
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April 6, 2016
Second one? He is inexperienced. He recommended I hire someone for the first 2-3 days. I also want my message therapist to come to me...Im a beach bum. I love the beach.
April 7, 2016
Yes. I'm doing a touch up with llorente. Went to fisher awhile back. I used the doctors at vanity for massages. I didn't have a nurse. The most thing is you need to take your meds around the clock for the first two days and stay hydrated with pineapple juice or Gatorade. He does not use drain so there will be a lot of blood. So u need chux. You need the most help the first day or two. But that was me. Everyone is different. Enjoy the beach. It should be great weather!
April 5, 2016
Omg!!! You are looking good! Will you please give me some tips??
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April 6, 2016
Water and cardio, daily!!
April 6, 2016
Me too I'm 5'2 190 pounds trying to lose 20 pound by May 19 im going to DR for 7days
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April 6, 2016
What's the bmi requirements for DR?
April 6, 2016
I never ask... I'm going to Dr Duran
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April 6, 2016
You need to ask because some doctors require you to be at a certain bmi. They will cancel you the day of for that reason.
April 6, 2016
Omg!! Thanks a lot i have to call them now
UPDATED FROM dessert storm17
1 month pre

Switched to Dr. Sergio Alvarez

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dessert storm17
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I changed my doctor not only because I was second guessing my results but the scheduling. I was originally scheduled with Dr. Llorente on a Tuesday ( May 31st) but I switch to a Friday (May 27). It's better for me being that I have to take time off work. I hope I'm not making a mistake! I just want projection and Llorente seemed to only give you the "cute" butt. I'm not going for that. I want my ass so big that I would have to walk sideways to get out of the door. Any ladies had a bbl with Alvarez before?

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April 11, 2016
Girl you're so funny. He is a good doctor you're not making a mistake. How is your weight loss??
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April 11, 2016
Great girl. I weighed in at 174 today. Follow me on IG Pribaddie
April 11, 2016
How much more do you need to lose? And some other people had the same username. What's your main picture?
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April 11, 2016
I had to loose about 10lbs... I'm sorry PriBaddiie.
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April 14, 2016
My friends went to the African doctor. Dr O. He made her butt huge like delicious from flavor of love. She looks great! I would recommend him for the BBL procedure. I haven't seen Alvarez's work to have an opinion on his work.
April 14, 2016
Dr. O's license has been suspended and although he gives you a huge butt, I have seen some malpractices from him here on realself so I don't really recommend him.
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April 14, 2016
Oh ok, everyone's experience is different. I was just going off what I saw 2 of my friends recently went to him and one was pretty big and now she has a very small waist and huge butt and my other friend went for a more natural look and they both look amazing and had no complications. So I would recommend him based off their results.
UPDATED FROM dessert storm17
1 month pre

Switched Doctors

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dessert storm17
I decided to switch to Dr. McAdoo. His work is firm and he bmi limit is 35% instead of 34%. I hate that I can't get my money back from spectrum but I'll take that lost just to get the results I'm going for. I heard horror stories about vanity but I'm willing to give it a try. Since I've lost some weight I've noticed that if I get any smaller than 173 I will not have much fat to graft.... Sigh.. I'm confirming everything today and hopefully I can book for May 16th-May 21st. This is my final answer...

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April 16, 2016
Girl do your research about McAdoo, like thorough. I have seen bad reviews on here. I know most doctors have them but still make sure he is good
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April 16, 2016
I've heard more about Ortega and lorente...it's all a risk with whomever we choose...
April 16, 2016
Yes I know about the bad ones from them too. Just was saying to do lots of research before
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April 16, 2016
Yes ma'am. Of course!! I'm praying all goes well..
April 16, 2016
Fingers crossed. I am super nervous about my sx in 6 weeks. Times flies
April 16, 2016
You gone be fine ass wine boo!! Just be positive!