BBL Round 2 with Dr. Miami....here We Go Again Lol

Hi Beautiful Queens,

It has been a very long time since I've updated. 2 years to be exact! WOW time flies! And real self looks very different now.... It seems less interactive compared to 2 years ago, but I digress...
My documented experience will be honest, and true. I will take you ladies though the good, the bad, and the ugly. And I promise to share as much information as possible, to help the next queen on her journey.
I can honestly say, that I am not the same person I was before this surgery. It changed my life for the good, and bad. Ive lost a lot of friends because of my decision to have this surgery, and a lot of people passed their judgements on me because of it, which can be very difficult during the process. No one ever told me about this part, so I didn't know how to deal with it. So if you are going to have this surgery, please be aware that your decision will not only affect you, but the people you have around you. Some people will be nasty and cruel, some will pretend to be happy for you, and few will be genuine. Please remember that self love and internal peace is the only way you will get through it. And as hard as it may be, don't let your outside environment disrupt your healing of the mind and body. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT.
If Im going to be 100% real, I will have to tell you the real reason why I did this surgery the first time. 50% of the reason was to save my relationship, and I am super uncomfortable even saying for everyone to see, but it's the truth. I thought having a better body would change our situation. I didn't feel pretty enough, I didn't feel sexy enough, and I saw the way he looked at me in disgust because of my weight gain caused from depression. And Foolishly, I though this surgery would bring back the light he had in his eyes from the moment he first looked at me....but guess what...it didn't. So the point of me saying this.....Ladies do this for yourself, no one else. That was my lesson to learn. And hopefully I can save someone else the heartache of going through the same thing.
Well, Im 29 now, single now lol, and ready to do this procedure one last time. I am fully conscious of my decision to do this again, and in a better state of mind. Best of all, I am doing this 100% for me and my own happiness. Finally got it right the second time around lol
The last time I checked in, I was debating between several Doctors. And honestly, coughing up another 10k plus air and hotel to go back to Texas was not an option for me. Still, I am appreciative for the work Dr Cortez did for me, I am just not 100% satisfied with my results. So I called several offices, did the research day and night. And I knew I wanted Dr Miami. Now getting him was the problem! I can't begin to tell you how many times I called that damn office. Probably at least 10 times everyday. And I could never ever get a date or someone to answer. Finally I got through, and spoke with Arianny, super super sweet girl. And she answered all my questions, and got my pictures to Dr. Salzhauer. Mind you, this was after 6 months of calls and emails. She told me I would be put on a waiting list for 2 years!! I was like damn damn damn!!!!! But I was determined, and so I called every day after that for a month, and one day I got through, and I got my date. I was so happy needless to say, but the date fell on my mothers birthday...can you say conflicting!!!!! My mom was pissed, and she's the one taking care of me because she's a nurse. Crazy right!!! Anyway I smoothed things over with her after hearing her for an entire hour on the phone.
Now here I am. 1 month to be exact from my surgery. I haven't brought any supplies, and I will not spend all that money as I did the first time around. Ladies I promise, YOU WILL NOT NEED ALL THAT STUFF LOL! I wasted so much money on so many pills and creams and soaps and all kinds of medical supplies. This time around I will get massages, because I didn't last time, and I think that could have made my results much better. If you ladies have any recommendations of lymphatic massage therapist in the Miami area, please feel free to comment below.
Currently I am 234 pounds standing 6'0. Im required to have a maximum BMI OF 32 which is 229 before my surgery, and medical clearance appointment. Did I mention that my medical clearance appointment is 8 days away lol... Meaning, I have to lose 5 pounds in 8 days ughhhh procrastination is my problem. I've been on my trusty HCG diet, so not TOO worried. I was at 246, and I came down, so ill hopefully be ready for next week.
Well, thats all for now. I can't remember anything else. But I am def open to discussion. If there are any ladies going to Dr.Miami within the next few months, let me know. You know we're all sisters in booty lol.

Anyway ladies, thanks for reading my current life story lol. And I look forward to this old but new journey I am on again.

Lots of love...signing out

Hey booty sistas!

Ok...the [RS bleep] is getting too real. I can't believe I am one week away...7 days away...168 hours away! And [RS bleep]...I am going through so many different emotions right now. I am so not prepared for my date! I don't know whats going on with me this time around, but I still haven't bought anything yet. Ive just been spending my time self-evaluating, and making sure I'm mentally there. I guess the first time around, kinda caught me off guard. This time, I want to be mentally stronger for the hurdles to come.

I completed my medical clearance April 17th, and needless to say..... I was super nervous. I have a history with slight anemia, and I wanted my blood work to be perfect. So for the past 3 weeks Ive been taking 2 forms of iron supplements 3 times a day. Now as for my trip to the medical office...thats a whole different story. AND ONCE AGAIN, I STRESS TO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE MENTALLY PREPARED FOR THE BULSHIT PEOPLE GIVE. I went to get checked up, and I paid out of my own pocket because it is my decision. I must have been questioned 5 times as to why I'm getting this surgery. And the judgmental looks I received from the doctor WAS SO FRUSTRATING. Miss thang who was blonde hair blue eyes btw was on her high horse. But as I stated before, I've been on this carousel ride before, so I just took it with a grain of salt, answered all questions proficiently, smiled and went about my business.

And I guess it worked out for me because I am medically cleared! My paper work was faxed over. But of course another issue had to pop up right smh. I was told I may need a blood transfusion because I have a BMI over 30, in conjunction with my iron levels being exactly 12.1???????? Like honestly...that [RS bleep] threw me off. How could I possibly need a blood transfusion because I am a couple of pounds above a perfect BMI of 30? As of right now, I weight 220! The doctor changed his requirements from 32 to 30. Now in my case, thats 5 pounds away...so the [RS bleep] is baffling to me. Not only that, He now requires a valid Rn license for the care taker after surgery. My MOM has not reinstated her license in years, but she's knowledgable and experienced! So does this mean I have to come out of pocket an additional $300 to pay a random nurse ...all because of a technicality??? I noticed he changed a lot of his protocols, and I get it...he wants the best outcome for his patients...But getting this surgery is already a stressful, and expensive process. Why apply your new regulations to patients who were held under a previous standard? Im super irritated about that, but I'm taking it as it comes...

Now as far as garments, I was told he previously used garments, but no longer uses them. He also stated that results are the same with or without. I don't know about that one ladies. I know I'm supposed to follow the DR'S protocols, but in this case, I know my body well. The first time around, when I took off my garment or if i didn't have it on...it was hell on earth. I looked exactly like the michelin man. Therefore, I'm going to buy 2 Faja Columbiana garments, and strap myself all the way in babyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. Because I know my body, and the garment helped shape me the first time around. SO theres no way I can just wear spanx (as he recommended). I need to snatch this waist chileeeeeee. And I need my monies worth because I'm not doing this surgery again. This surgery cost some serious coin!!!! So as we say in Jamaica...prevention is better than cure.

Anyway, I am all paid in full, and my pre op is coming up this week. Nervous as all hell, but excited and anxious to get it over with. I am so ready to start the next chapter of my life, and I look forward to whats in store for me this time around. Physically, emotionally and spiritually. Ill be celebrating my dirty thirty this year, so this surgery will be the icing on my cakes lol

Anway ladies, that's all for now. Ill probably update a couple of times this week because my date is coming up. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to drop them below :)

Signing out....
MissJamaica87

Hey ladies...

Just touching base...

Pre-op was 2 days ago, and it was not what I was expecting. Basically, the Dr says I need a tummy tuck in order to improve my stomach, but thats not an option for me. He says my shape is fine, and my butt is great. But by his undertone, it felt as if he couldn't do much for me. He said, "Normally when I do "before, and after" I work with bodies that really need work, and you are fine" He also said I don't have to do this, and he would refund my money. My heart instantly dropped when he said that. It honestly felt as if he wasn't too pressed to perform my BbL. I showed him every issue I had. And these were valid issues, and I was just given explanation after explanation that he might not be able to fix it. I have upper back roll fat, I have uneven hips, and dents in my stomach, and an uneven ass. smh After the meeting with the doctor, I wasn't given any pamphlet or information, I was just told that my patient coordinator would call me that same day. And She did not call that day.

After my pre-op, I drove home all 75 miles, and I was depressed for the entire night... straight into the early morning. I received a phone call the next day telling me to come in for surgery next week, and everything I needed to know would be sent to me via email. So I asked her, what about my prescriptions??? She then says "No one gave it to you while you were here"? I immediately became pissed off. Like are y'all [RS bleep] serious???!!! She then stated she will pass on this information to the patient coordinator. One hour later I received a call from the patient coordinator stating she never makes mistakes, and she doesn't how why she forgot to give it to me. At this point, I'ma keep it all the way real....I felt as if she was justifying her irresponsibility. And I was fed up with the entire thing. So I politely cut off her narcissistic rant, and told her " LOOK I LIVE 75 MILES FROM YOUR LOCATION, I DO NOT HAVE THE LUXURY OF DRIVING BACK TO YOU BECAUSE OF A DISCREPANCY ON YOUR PART! "I HAVE SURGERY IN LESS THAN 48 HOURS AND I NEED ALL MY DUCKS IN A ROW, THIS IS RIDICULES!" Very defensively, and almost arguing, she tells me that she will have them filled and ready for me when I come in for my surgery next week.

Now I'd like to think of myself as a patient person. I understand hiccups, because sometimes these things happen, but I am trying to give this office the benefit of the doubt. I don't know how I will feel in the future, and maybe these emotions are just that...emotions. But I've never ever had a consultation with a doctor, and considered canceling right after. He seems nice, the staff was polite, but something inside just felt like I was a non factor to this act. Maybe I had my hopes up too high. I mean I have been dieting, and preparing, and researching. Ive been working so hard and saving up all my coins for this big day, and it feels like a flop. I am disappointed, and I didn't even have surgery yet.

Anyway, I'm over it. I hope you ladies are well, and I will update again if I need to. Im just really upset right now.

Lots of love...
Signing out