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BBL... Nervous!! - Miami, FL

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I'm 5"3 117lbs ...I normally have a flat stomach...

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Gift2Me2014
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I'm 5"3 117lbs ...I normally have a flat stomach but am trying to plumpen up for this procedure. It is not east for me to pass the 117 mark (normally 112lbs) so I'm hoping that I can still get some results. My surgery is only a month away and although I can't wait, a lot of these recovery stories are making me nervous :(

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 6, 2014
While recovery is hard, don't let that scare you. Think of how happy you'll be when it's all said and done!
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June 6, 2014
Thanks!! I'm just nervous that I may not have enough fat to give me enough volume :( I was told that I already have projection so I will get results...we will see. Question, I'm going to be flying home a 3hr flight a week after my surgery...in your opinion is that too soon??
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June 7, 2014
I flew home on post op day 5 just bring a boppy pillow or something so u won't sit on your butt. Good luck!
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June 7, 2014
I flew back 8 days after my surgery and my flight was also 3hr. Just explain to your flight attendants that you just had surgery and they will let you walk around as much as you need to.
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June 9, 2014
Thank you!
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June 9, 2014
Ok great thanks!
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October 18, 2014
Good luck to you!!
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October 18, 2014
We have the same stats !! I just cannot seem to gain a gram of weight. It freaking sucks bcus I want to get this procedur done e so bad as well !
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25 days pre

Exactly What I Want...

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Gift2Me2014
I want some serious curves from a side profile. Currently 26 days away from sx. Weighed myself today and went down to 115 :( never thought it would be this hard to gain weight. Started drinking Ensures today...hoping to put in 10 lbs!

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June 9, 2014
so my love I have been stalkig this site as I am trying to find the right doc. who is your doc if you do not mind me asking. Also I myself cannot gain, so I have been telling all my RS ladies who also have trouble with weight this: Whey protein...take in the morning, my current on has 50g protein and 700 cals. Make sure you take the Ensure with your meals and not as a meal replacement. Then right before bed (30-45 mins prior to bed) take more protein but this time mix it with ice cream. I started at 116 taking 3 ensure a day and having heavy meals and was able to gain a keep 4lbs in 1 month...I started the protein mid last week, so no telling how much faster the weight will add on...If you are busy like me (military) at the very least do the protein and ice cream before bed, so your body has no time to work it off. I have been 114-118 most of my life but found this has helped. and if you do decide to get protein make sure it has no creatine....not good, esp not for females. safe travels and swift recovery love
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June 9, 2014
Hey so I am going with Dr. Freiman at CG Cosmetics in Coral Gables, FL. I was actually told that I did not have to gain weight from the office. I was told I already have projection and that with his sculpting I can get a really good shape. Problem is I don't think they can give me the volume I want with the fat I have now :( The price I was quoted was actually $4,000 but I had to finance a portion of it and the finance company keeps a percentage so they had to bump it up a little.
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23 days pre

This is Insane :(

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Gift2Me2014
So within the past few days I've LOST 4 lbs :( I've been drinking Ensures with every meal and eating EVERY carb in site. I'm 24 days until sx and hoping to gain 10 lbs. Really going to try to stuff myself EVERY meal. No way at 114lbs am I going to get the results I want and I am not trying to spend all this $ for no reason. Ugghh.

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June 9, 2014
I am at 123 and my surgery is next Tuesday. He also said I did not have to gain any weight, but I am a little worried there won't be enough fat.
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June 9, 2014
I seriously didn't think it would be this hard to gain weight! With 3 weeks left I'm really REALLY hoping I can make this happen. Right now at 114 I have just a pinch of fat and NO back fat at all. They said they weren't going to touch my thighs or arms so idk :(
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June 9, 2014
I too am on the smaller side. I am about 128 and I am eating like a pig and I have been drinking 2 ensures per. I am fighting to gain and keep lbs. So I understand your pain and my surgery is next week also!
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June 9, 2014
I just started the Ensures so really REALLY hoping it helps. I need to AT LEAST get to 120. Right now at 114 I have just a pinch of fat :(
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June 9, 2014
Ask the doctor for some weight gain tips. I have only start trying for 2 months and I think I have only gained 3 or 4 lbs. Now if I wasn't trying I could gain 8. SMH. Ugh.