Dr. Alvarez...proven Integrity - Miami, FL

Hello ladies!! I had my surgery with Dr. Alvarez one week ago today. I'm 5'3" and gained 15 lbs for surgery per my dr. SX weight was 160 .

I flew from SF to MIA a day before and met Dr. Alvarez. I continue to be pleased with his honesty about realistic expectations.
I had a previous tummy tuck and he warned me that he would work through the present scar tissue BUT to expect a lot of bleeding. BOY was he was right. I would've FREAKED out had he not told me that. He recommended a process called "Cell Saver" to reintroduce all the blood I lost. I had a little soreness but ZERO real pain. I am convinced that this coupled with the Make Me Heal Pre-Op Supplements I too 14 days before surgery played a MAJOR role in this. My SX buddy followed the same routine and presto...same, soreness but no real pain.

So far, I'm mesmerized by my frontal view...these hip curves are DANGEROUS!
My butt is still too swollen to tell.
I'll keep you ladies posted. ????
Pictures coming!

The time is almost here!!! I'm flying to Miami this Sunday night with my SX buddy; we leave on the redeye flight for our January 10th SX date with Dr. Alvarez!!
My nerves have definitely kicked in sisters!!!

I've gained the 10 lbs suggested by Dr. A. I'm 5'3" and my SX weight will be right at 161ish.
All packed and ready to start this journey. I started it emotionally 4 months ago...time to do the dang thing!!

Thanks to each and every one of you ladies!!!

Hi Ladies ! Can any one give me a suggestion on which are the correct compression socks please?? I didn't think it would be that hard but there are tons of colors, styles & tighness... HELP!