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Surgery set for Nov with Dr Mendieta. Need some good post op tips - Miami, FL

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1 month pre

Would anyone like to share their experience with...

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Would anyone like to share their experience with sleeping on ur stomach and what things you did to be the most comfortable? Plus, I keep reading about swollen vaginas and that kinda scares me. What did you ladies do to alleviate discomfort or prevent/help with this common problem?

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Constantino G. Mendieta, MD

Constantino G. Mendieta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 18, 2012
hi my name is bivi im from miami and my surgery date is oct 22 this monday with doctor mendieta 2.
October 18, 2012
That is awesome! I'm very excited for you! If you don't mind, I would LOVE to hear of your experience and also see some b4 & after photos. It's the ONLY thing that eases my mind, lol.
October 19, 2012
Type in goldengirl1973 i have some b4 and after pics. Will post some more tomorrow. My experience was not bad at all, its the massages that are bad. But dr perry dont use drains so they are very important the first couple of days because he leaves a few of the incisions open a bit to release the fluids through from the massages. If there is anything you would like to ask or know please feel free.
October 19, 2012
how can i post pics?
October 19, 2012
they just call me ,my surgery is monday 7 am
October 19, 2012
my weight is 137 pound 31 waist 39 hips
October 19, 2012
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October 18, 2012
I had a consultation with Dr Mendieta but I wasn't overly impressed with his personality even though the pics were great. I also consulted with three other drs in miami and the one I fell in love with was Dr Wendell Perry. I was not only looking for great results but what was more important to me was the bedside manner and after care. And Dr Perry from the beginning offered both. I had my procedure done with him last friday and was very pleased with the results. So maybe check out other options and don't make any major decisions until you are completely satisfied and you will know when that is. Good luck and pray for guidance in your decision.
October 18, 2012
Thank you very much GG1973 :-) I unfortunately have 2 jobs and very little time to do my research. You are very right that bedside manner and how comfortable your Dr makes you feel IS important. When I got my boobs done 10 yrs ago, my PS wasn't very personable but I was very happy with my results. I think I'm basing my decision not only on the results, but I think Dr M will be able to sculpt my mid section nicely. I wish there were more Mendieta girls to refer to. Thanks so much for your input :-) & btw, what was the most comfortable way are you able to sleep on your stomach? Do you have any tips?
October 19, 2012
Sleeping is one of the cons of this procedure as well. Luckily i didnt have any fat transfer on my sides(hips) so i can back and forth from my stomach to my side. Thank god cause even this way is very uncomfortable. I find it best if im sleeping on my stomach to put pillows under my mid section as well as my head which tends to cushion the area a bit thats sometimes sore. I also kneel alot throughout the day and lean over the side of the bed which tends to stretch out my back and give me additional relief.
October 19, 2012
Alot of the staff at mendieta have had the procedure and are also willing to discuss their experinces. One in particular is vivian. She is very nice and personable.
October 19, 2012
Thanks again GG1973. I will def be hitting you up a lot :-)
October 19, 2012
No problem.
October 22, 2012
Hello. Best of luck to you and a speedy recovery. Please keep us posted.
October 22, 2012
Thank u so much ,im home now everything when well.doctor put me 1200cc on each .and he said thant i look great,i tried to post pic but since i don speak enough english to out de post i write in spanish and they said there only taking coment in english so if u have any email i coul send you some before pict after i hacent see my self yet ajajaja.
October 22, 2012
Hi! Thanks so much for the update!!! I am happy to hear everything went well. I know you are happy to have it over with. I bet you look amazing. My email address is jrobinson26@cox.net I would love, love to see some pics when you feel up to sending. Take care of yourself.
October 23, 2012
Did u receive my picts
October 23, 2012
I did and thank you bivi. Your butt is gonna look phenomenal. The bottom of your cheeks have a very round shape and with a little injection in the sides & on top, the perfect bottom is achievable. Can't wait 'til u get to see it. Send a pic of ur new butt when you get a chance to enjoy your doctors' work.
October 23, 2012
Yenny send the pics to the oder girls please
October 23, 2012
I sure will. Which email address? or can I post them on this site?
October 24, 2012
I am uncertain how to post your pic on this site? I have been trying for a while now and am starting to wonder if I am able to post pics to your review. I am thinking that you may be the only one that is able to get into your review. I would be happy to email the others your pic. Hope you are still feeling well.
October 24, 2012
Is this message for me or bivimiami? I am the only one that can post pics on my review. You have to start your own review to share your pictures.
October 24, 2012
Hi. It was for bivimiami. I am sorry. I thought that is who I was responding to. She asked for me to post her pic for all the girls to see.
October 24, 2012
Hi. Sorry, yes, it was a message to bivimiami. She asked me to post a pic for all the girls to see. Uncertain how to do that?
October 24, 2012
You can post pics to your own review but you have to create one on your own profile. To send messages to bivimiami, you go to her profile.
October 24, 2012
Did you recive 2days pic?
October 29, 2012
Hi. Yes, I did!! Thank you so much!!!! You look really good. How have you been feeling? Have you had any massages yet? I really appreciate the updates and pics.
October 29, 2012
hi thanks for asking, first 4 days i was great i was feeling like i didn't have surgery. but friday i start it to feel really bad extremely week couldn't standout ,eat anything i was throwing out everything, 103.8 fevers crazy i got so scared i call the doctor and they change my antibiotic now to ciproflox i was taking erythromycin first ,well what can i say everything for a nice body. now i fell a lot better im going to the doctor now to see if the take the drains out hopefully . my body look amazing .but sleeping on my belly make my bad hurts even more. i will keep u guys post it
October 29, 2012
Oh my goodness! I am so sorry to hear this. I wonder what caused your fever? Scary. I hope you are able to get your drains removed today....i bet that'll make you feel better. Hang in there. With each day I am sure you will feel better. Please keep us posted.
October 29, 2012
They left only one drain on at lease the one on my butt is gone, they say i have to eat a lot other wise the i wont get better.they send me more nausea pills
October 29, 2012
Yes, that is good that one of them has been removed. Take care of yourself. Eat and rest. Thanks for the update.
October 30, 2012
im doing a lot better 2day thanks god no more vomits or feverrrr very happy.thak you for your support i will send u 1 pic that my cousin took 2day
October 30, 2012
Ladies, (bivimiami & j26) please send each other messages on your own private profiles. This is my blog for people to send me messages NOT for others to have private conversations on. I keep getting emails of these posts and they are not even for me. Send your messages to each other privately please
October 30, 2012
Ok no problem thanks
October 22, 2012
Hello. Best of luck to you and a speedy recovery. Please keep us posted.
October 22, 2012
Thank you J26 & Relax.
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October 22, 2012
Hope you hAve a speedy and worry free recovery
October 23, 2012
Thank u so much i havent had too much pain today but i can see my waits is tiny havent see my butt yet tomorrow i will
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October 23, 2012
I glad u are happy with ur results
UPDATED FROM NewBootyLV
1 month pre

Ok, where to start? Well I had already chosen the...

NewBootyLV
Ok, where to start? Well I had already chosen the Dr I wanted based on his credentials. The next step was just to send in my wish pics and my b4 pics for Dr. Mendieta to review so he can evaluate whether I was a good candidate. This "back & forth" of info via email went on for a couple of weeks because I have 2 jobs and don't have a lot of free time to have phone conversations; Plus, I live in Nevada and my PS is in miami. I finally got to talk to Angel and she told me that althought Dr. Mendieta could contour my body, I may not get the projection I desired from my wish pics :-( I know this wasn't her intention, but I felt like she was trying to talk me out of doing a BBL. I don't know if it was the tone of her voice or just the feedback I had received, but it was a bit discouraging. I must admit that it did bum me out for a few hours after I got off the phone with her. My husband comforted me and made me realize that this evaluation was solely based on measurements and photos; that there are other variables involved that the Dr cannot see (ie skin condition, elasticity, fat deposits, etc). I decided to continue with the process & get the ball rolling on reserving my surgery date. I sent my down payment and my surgery is set for Nov. 28, 2012. I definitely wanted to get it done b4 the end of the year so I would be fully recovered in time for bikini season. That gives me roughly a month and a half to gain the weight I need for the BBL. Dr. Mendieta reccomended I gain 10-15 more lbs and I have been doing the necessary things to do so. As of today I am 125lbs and think I should probably get up to 130. (considering I started @ 118lbs). Gaining the weight is def not the hard part. I'm actually having a little bit of fun with it. My fear lies more with the recovery process. It really doesn't bother me if people recognize that I've had "work" done. I fear that I will be unhappy with the results or that I wasted A LOT of money on misery, pain, and unsatisfactory results. I'm sure everyone goes thru questioning your decision.

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October 11, 2012
hi newbooty!! i wanted to tell you something to posibbly help u out a lil. my friend who works in the entertainment business she was 122 and got lipo with fat grafting with dr. campos in tj, mexico and all the us doctors told her the same things. dr.campos did lipo and did both fat grafting to her butt and hips and she looks amazing like the wish pic u have up the one u said it might be to big for yr frame. dont worry yr husband is right pictures are not u. u will have amazing results u will really!! i can tell with yr shape already yr shape is going to look amazing if u can find some one to sculpt u well. i would love to have yr body and be able to go into surgery with that. u will look great and im not just telling u that. just find the right Dr.
October 11, 2012
Thanks needdisbootay! I feel like the more research I do and the more "b4 & after" pics I see, the more calm I feel
UPDATED FROM NewBootyLV
2 months pre

With all the reviews on this site, I feel a bit...

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With all the reviews on this site, I feel a bit more at ease going thru with this BBL. My friends think I'm crazy but after they see the results I hope that they will see what an improvement it does to my figure. I hope that I will feel the same way. I keep getting mixed emotions about it. Sometimes I'm super excited and other days I fear I'm making the wrong decision. With more reviews that I read and more beautiful b4 & after pics I see, I hope that this fear will subside.

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September 30, 2012
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October 5, 2012
Hi NBLV- I feel you on the "flip-flopness". I think we all go through it. The way I put it in perspective is that I can slip and fall in the shower (a daily activity) and "expire" just because this is something I "want" doesn't make it any less dangerous. Talk to your higher power and pray it all goes well. :)