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40 Year Old African American Nurse with Two Adult Children Who Wants to Do Something for Herself - Miami, FL
UPDATED FROM nurse40
8 years post
I'm going back to Spectrum Aesthetics for a Mommy Makeover
$4,500
It's been almost 8 years since my last procedure and I've built up my confidence to do it again. Dr. Ortega will be my surgeon again and I'm super excited. If anyone has any tips on how I should prepare for this journey please feel free to share. I plan to have this procedure in July 2023.
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UPDATED FROM nurse40
2 years post
One year update with pics. Surgery was done 8.28.15 by Dr Ortega at Spectrum
Its been one since my surgery and i wouldn't change a single thing. My life has changed for the better. Im so happy i decided to do this
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UPDATED FROM nurse40
1 year post
So I've had my surgery 8/28/15!
This has been a long process! I was canceled twice after my original surgery date back in 2014. I was canceled because my labs were abnormal. I was doing a lot of partying and not taking care of my diabetes. I got serious focused on my health, started the hcg diet, lost 30lbs, lowered my bmi, lowered my HGA1C (measures your diabetes control). I was finally medically cleared! My mom, daughter, myself flew to ft Lauderdale, drove to and stayed in Miami. We actually stayed 9 minutes from spectrum. We arrived on 8/26 got settled located spectrum, grabbed something to eat and back to the hotel. Checked in at spectrum on 8/27 paid my $15 my final payment. I got my prescriptions. The ladies in the office was cool. My surgery was scheduled for 11a on 8/28. I had to be NPO after midnight. I was a nervous wreck. I couldn't sleep. I arrived at spectrum early because someone cancelled and they called me in. I took a pregnancy test as part of protocol before surgery. Then I was called to see Dr ortega. He's very nice and knowledgeable. Very realistic in his results for you. He instantly told me I needed a tummy tuck. Then he began to draw on my body just like they do on tv. Then it was time to sign consent for surgery and the wait began. After an hour, it was time surgery! I was nervous as hell! The anesthesiologist started my iv asked my where I'm from and I remember waking up in pain. Dr ortega placed 1400cc's in each cheek. That liposuction hurt like hell, I was so swollen. I didn't drain at all! The first 3 hours after surgery was the worst. My female urinal SAVED my life! My mom and daughter took very good care of me and I will be for ever grateful to them. So let me try to post some pics.
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hasan_bandwagonist2
September 12, 2015
ohh congrats!! I did not realized you had surgery...I hope you are feeling better...what meds are you on for pain and what garment is that you are in?
nurse40
September 13, 2015
Now I'm on Tylenol right after the surgery I was taking percocet. That's my post surgery garment I'm not sure of the brand. Thanks for the well wishes
September 12, 2015
Omg sooo happy for u!!!!! Congrats!!!! God bless!!! Cant wait for your updates!
October 30, 2015
How is everything? Any updates?
October 30, 2015
Everything is going well. Its been two months since my surgery and I'm like everyone else on here who has gone through this procedure before, I want more BOO TAY! However, I am blessed with more than what I started with and for this I'm grateful. I'm still experiencing some swelling around my abdomen and back. I'm back in the gym and I've incorporated exercises to help fatten my butt so we shall see. Let me know if you have other questions.
October 30, 2015
I understand, are you thinking of a round 2? How long did you stay after surgery?
October 30, 2015
Honestly, if you could donit again would you switch to Dr Oask? I am scheduled Fed 19 with Ortega..i keep reading and seeing ladies that didnt get a "phatty". I am so nervous..I am also an ICU nurse..ibsee you are a nurse...i need straight talk , i do not have money or ti.e to have to expect a round 2, as do none of us!! Please help
October 30, 2015
Not particularly however, I am planning on having an extended tummy tuck. Let's see I arrived there on a Wednesday night and flew home Tuesday afternoon.
October 30, 2015
I would keep dr ortega and let me tell you why. He told me before doing this it wasn't going to be 100%, he said it's normal to lose volume after the procedure. Genetically my butt had a "smushed" in look and he told me it maybe difficult for the fat to take there and that's the area where MY fat reabsorbed. So he was honest up front and I'm cool with no false promises.
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