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It's Getting Real. I'm Up Next Dolls! - Miami, FL

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Just received clearance for my surgery at Spectrum...

custom_curves34
WORTH IT$4,600
Just received clearance for my surgery at Spectrum. I'm packed up & ready to roll out! Here is my list..I stuck with the basics
-Chux
-Arnica gel
-Booty buddy
-feminine wipes
-Assured anti-bacterial wipes w/vitamin E & aloe(Only $1 from dollar tree)
-Antibacterial soap
-Medium gauze pads
-Sanitary napkins(just in case)

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 20, 2016

Thanks for starting a review and for letting us know what you've purchased so far.  Keep us posted!

July 20, 2016
Will do!
July 20, 2016
I'm seeing Ortega on the 29th! Will be there on the 28th. Good luck & thanks for sharing your list@
July 20, 2016
Sure thing.. I will be flying in on the 27th Good luck to you as well. Thanks!#Ortegadolls
July 21, 2016
YES! #Ortegadolls!
July 21, 2016
I am scheduled with Ortega on July 27th ..very nervous but god is good..this is somthing i been wanting to do for a while
July 21, 2016
That's right! Everything will turn out fine
July 26, 2016
You will do great! We all will! :-)
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July 21, 2016
What exactly do they test you for at spectrum?
July 21, 2016
They do a CBC will be able to tell if you have any type infection,HCG(blood preg. Test), they check your sugar and urine. Hemo..iron levels. I think that's it..hope I didn't miss anything
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July 21, 2016
Thank you for the info.. Also where did you purchase your faja? I'm searching online but I need to make sure I get the correct items...I wish you luck with surgery but I'm sure you'll come out with the results you want
July 21, 2016
No problem! I sure hope I get the results I want. I have a faja and compression socks included in my price. However, I did purchase a extra from feelingirldress.com
It's way too small..I have to send it back
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July 21, 2016
I'll be looking forward to seeing your body reveal.. Lol ..I'm doing a body reveal party after my surgery
July 21, 2016
Yaaasss to the body reveal party, I might have to do that
July 21, 2016
I will def update day by day...I just been holding out until I came closer to my surg.. date. Good luck on your upcoming date! I will fill you in on any inside tea that could be useful
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July 21, 2016
Thank you, you helped me a lot..I just purchased some of the items online..
July 21, 2016
Glad I could help!
August 3, 2016
I went on ebay plus they are gonna give u one look at the contract I think it should be on there
July 26, 2016
What kind of antibacterial soap did u buy..im scheduled tomorrow with Ortega waiting to hear what time i go
July 26, 2016
Good luck! You already in Miami?I just got the gold dial antibacterial soap. It still says that it's a "deodorant" soap. But I guess it's still considered to be unscented
July 26, 2016
No im in Fort Lauderdale at my dad's house...whats funny is i got the white dial soap last night..I plan on staying at Keylas recovery home for 4 days then back to dad's..i didnt buy a bunch of supplies..still gotta order the booty buddy
July 26, 2016
Oh ok. Yeah you good with the white dial.ahead and get you something to sure. What you plan on sitting on until you get your booty buddy?
July 26, 2016
No idea...think i may have to go buy a boppy for now but to me its too soft..
July 26, 2016
Yes. I think it is too soft too. Huni fold that bad boy up some kinda way so it lifts your butt up better until you get your booty buddy.
August 27, 2016
Hi I have ? I'm having surgery with dr Ortega on the 19th do they check ur iron again on the day of surgery, meaning stick ur finger to see if ur iron drop ?
August 27, 2016
Hi! No they don't check iron again or do any type of finger stick. All they will do is check your urine, preg. test. Is your iron low?
August 27, 2016
Yea at 11.3, I think it should be at 11.5 right? I'm taking iron pills, im trying to see what else I can take to raise it up by Friday
August 27, 2016
Yea I believe so.You should be good tho.I was borderline like that. If your taking the iron pills, make sure you make meals all week rich in iron. Steak, spinach,liver,etc. that should push you over or at least right at it by Friday.
August 27, 2016
Yea I believe so.You should be good tho.I was borderline like that. If your taking the iron pills, make sure you make meals all week rich in iron. Steak, spinach,liver,etc. that should push you over or at least right at it by Friday.
August 27, 2016
Thanks, I'm going to Walmart to get steak n spinach, wish me luck
August 27, 2016
It will turn out fine. Good luck!Are you having repeat bloodwork done on Friday or something??
August 28, 2016
It will turn out fine. Good luck!Are you having repeat bloodwork done on Friday or something??
August 28, 2016
Yes, lol I just ate Spanish and steak I will be eating that for next 6 days n continue taking my iron pill and prenatal pill.
August 28, 2016
Cool, keep me posted
UPDATED FROM custom_curves34
7 days pre

Before pics

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Here are my before pics that I submitted to spectrum. Brace yourself, lol! I've dropped 9lbs. since to maximize my results.

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July 21, 2016
Wish I would have done it when I still had the fat !
July 21, 2016
More fat = juicier butt,lol. You still look great tho!
UPDATED FROM custom_curves34
7 days pre

....9lbs down

custom_curves34
Can you see any difference?! I dam sure can. I feel much better as well. Had to switch up those eating habits and will maintain that after BBL. This isn't all for nothing. I got goals!

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July 21, 2016
I'm so happy for you I too is going Aug 17 but I'm doing a tummy tuck .... Do you have a place to stay ?
July 21, 2016
Thanks boo! Good for you. Yes, I booked my stay at Regency Hotel Miami
July 23, 2016
Are you having a nurse or someone with u
July 23, 2016
Yes, I will have someone with me.
July 31, 2016
How did u loose the last 9 pounds
July 31, 2016
No sodas?or kook aid. I never skipped breakfast. Ate smaller portions & picked healthier options
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November 18, 2016
Wht was ur diet to lose the pounds
November 18, 2016
No exercise, no diet pills or any of that. I haven't broke a sweat at all. It's has been strictly watching what I eat. Eliminate as much sugar, drink a lot of water, eat more whole grains, vegetables and lean meats and fruits. Try not to skip meals, I still eat quite a bit a day. It's just healthier options & smaller portions. As soon as I start feeling full, I stop eating. It's hard to do, because I love food, but I throw in the towel once I start feeling like my stomach is about to start poking out,lol.

Also get you a waist trainer. That will help. If you wear it when you eat, of course you won't eat as much. As soon as you start feeling uncomfortable, stop eating. It kinda helps with portion control too.