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This would be my first surgical procedure and I've...

IWannaBeSnatched04
$5,300
This would be my first surgical procedure and I've been looking into getting a tummy tuck, liposuction, and BBL. I believe I found the doctor I liked based off of reviews and pictures, Dr. Almonte in the Dominican Republic. Has anyone had her from past surgery's? What should I expect from her and her staff? Do I have to stay at the RH she recommended or can I purchase a separate hotel that way I'm able to bring someone along?

Finances- Is there any type of payment plans out there I can get or loans? (My credit isn't too good) Would you recommended paying in full before the surgery or at the time I get to DR?

Dominican Republic- Has anyone had bad experiences there? Was the taxi cab driver who picked you up and dropped you off, nice, weird, mean? Thoughts?

Thanks a ton for your time and hope to hear from some of you ladies soon ;)

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January 20, 2016
Hi doll. So the great thing about this site is that it's so informative. I go through so many profiles in a day its ridiculous lol. So as far as financing, no that's not an option; you need to pay cash. As far as having to stay in the RH, no you don't have to but if you're not bringing someone who is capable of taking care of you then I would stay in the rh. Fyi: you can bring a guest to stay in the RH with you. Im not staying because my mom is a cna and she will be my private nurse. My advice is to go to the search bar on this site, type in Almontes name and you will find tons of ppl who went to her and how they experiences were. Hope that helps! Good luck. I will be following you
January 20, 2016
Do you know how much it costs for a guest to stay with me?

Ah I'm so excited but yet so nervous! I do need this change.
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January 20, 2016
It depends on the RH. Some the guest may pay $60 or less. You would have to find out from the RH of your choice. I, too, am excited yet very nervous. I just want to get it over with
January 20, 2016
Alrighty I see! I'll probably schedule my date around the end of May or so. When is your scheduled date? One question that came to mind as I think about this... Will the drains be removed before we head back home?
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January 20, 2016
My date is April 7th. As far as the drains, I believe every journey that I have read thus far (and I've read many), they all have seemed to left DR with the drains in. I guess the longer you stay then the drains can be removed before you go. But if you only stay the 10 days or less, then chances are you will leave with the drains.
January 21, 2016
Gotcha! Thanks for the info and I'll deff be following your journey since you'll be there before me :) Take care doll!
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January 21, 2016
No problem! Take care
UPDATED FROM IWannaBeSnatched04
1 year pre

CAN I GET SOME ADVICE LADIES

IWannaBeSnatched04
So my plans are to have a TT, BBL, And Lipo and I want to get it over and done with BUT with my spring semester starting in the beginning of febuary, it pushes me back. How long is the recovery period for those three procedures? Do you ladies think it's possible to only take a week off of school (I only attend on Tues and Thurs) and return by the next? PLEASE HELP! I'm stuck and want some opinions. If I would only need a week then my plans would be to go to DR during spring break or somewhere after, which is around the month of March?

All your advice is greatly appreciated :)

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January 20, 2016
Hi hun. So everybody's recovery is different. Some can go back to business as usual in two wks, meanwhile someone else may take a lil longer. But if you're looking for March dates, goodluck I believe she is fully booked. Is there anyway you can go when you're semester is over? That way its not a rush
January 20, 2016
Yeah those were my plans in the first place, waiting until my semester is over which is the end of May. I'm guessing that will be best that way I'm in no rush, can focus on school, and drop some weight in the mean time. Thank you for your input!!! I really do appreciate someone else's opinion!! Xoxo
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January 25, 2016
Yes waiting till after your semester is over will be your best option.. We all want everything asap but you do have to think about your health ..Plus it will give u time to save up just in case a thing called life happens...Good luck I will be following you
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January 25, 2016
No problem hun…. That's what we are here for
UPDATED FROM IWannaBeSnatched04
1 year pre

Don't know when I should schedule my date?

IWannaBeSnatched04
As all of us ladies and excited and anxious to get our procedure done, I sit here finding a hard time when I should schedule my date due to the time period I want to go. I was just informed that my spring semester is over May 12, which is earlier than I expected and I ain't mad. Also, I got the news that my sons pre-school graduation date is May 27th, which means there is about a 2 week gap between the both; however, timing is what I have a problem with. We should get there a day before our surgery, and Dr. Almonte does surgerys on a Monday, which would be the day I'm interested in. Meaning I get to DR on May 15 then, have my surgery on the 16th, if she even has that date available. I have to check this coming Friday when I send my deposit in. What I'm trying to ask is, would it be reasonable to get my procedure done on the 16th and make it back before my sons graduation on the 27th? Do you ladies think I would be healed enough to at least sit for an hour or two through his graduation? Plus, I don't want it to look noticeable to other people that I had surgery done. By the way, I'm getting a TT, Liposculpture, and BBL. I also have vacation the first week of July, which is also one of the reasons I'm trying to get there as soon after my spring semester, that way I'm somewhat healed before vacation. I'm sorry this post seems so long and exaggerating, but I have no one else to ask but you lovely dolls!

Any feedback and greatly appreciated ;) I'm so excited!

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January 27, 2016
Well seeing as u would need to stay at least seven or 8 days I say no.You would still have some discomfort and 9xs out of 10 would need your boppy pillow to sit on..I say don't rush your recovery and do not come back to the states if your drain is not out. I would suggest the 30th..Granted we heal differently u still wanna give yourself some time before u try to bounce right up..Granted I'm going thru this journey fresh like you I have done enough research in regards to recovery and etc
January 27, 2016
Yeah, I will most likely want until after his graduation. Better safe than sorry. I still have a lot of research to do about recovery. All I know is it's gonna be painful. Anything else you could tell me? I noticed you said stay there until the drains are out.
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January 27, 2016
Yea some girl come home with them in a rush but I say wait cause it's possible for you to catch a infection or worse. I've seen it's better to go home without them once the doctor gives u the ok. I rather a person who actually performed the SX to remove them rather than someone else who would try to charge me extra. Plus the doctor will monitor u while in the DR and has the final say when to take the drains out and when to go home
January 27, 2016
Yeah those are my initial plans; stay the full 10 days after sx. Thanks for all the help :) Take care and i will be following you!
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January 27, 2016
Ok NP luv
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January 27, 2016
I say don't chance it. You don't want anything coming in the way of making it to your baby's graduation. Surgery will always be there but you won't get another chance to see your baby graduate pre-k. Good luck
January 27, 2016
Very true. I will hold off until after his graduation. ill stick to June 1st then. Thanks for the feed back!
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January 27, 2016
No problem doll. That's what we are here for