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Need Help! Just Getting Started (BBL) - Miami, FL

UPDATED FROM Applebum17

After a year of research...

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Applebum17
$6,500
So I took break from RS and joined a bunch of different sx groups on fb. That was actually very helpful! I got a little more personal with women and asked one on one questions. But now switching my doctor choice 4xs. I finally have come to my conclusion of Dr. Manon in DR. All the surgeons I had in mind I still think are all fabulous!! Dra. Disla (awesome on the boobs & minimal TT scar) Dra. Almonte is awesome with larger women but I think I would still need a round 2, Dr. Duran awesome work I just was having trouble communicating and getting responses and I took that as a sign. I also considered Dra. Medina also awesome I just not in my price range for what she was offering but she is very informative and I lover her daily health tips. But after speaking with Dr. Manon briefly and getting great service from his assistant my heart is saying that is the right choice. He works magic with women my size, 190lb. And all the results I've seen for every body type have been phenomenal. I've also kept in touch with women who have gone with him or going in the future and they have nothing but great things to say about him and his professionalism and caring spirit.
Now the next step is paying my deposit $250 which is not bad at all and once that's paid I'm going to work on my plane ticket. Did I mention that the recovery house is included! Along with transportation, meals for 10 day stay, massages, and a few other things. The recovery house that they offer is New Life recovery house. I've seen great reviews so far. I'll be keeping you posted on that when I get there. I'm financially strapped so I plan on paying for my sx with my refund check. But I plan on purchasing all my supplies way in advance so the only thing I'm paying for when I get to DR is the SX. So now ladies if you're further along in your journey can you please assist me with a supply list and suggestions?

Applebum17's provider

Israel Manon, MD

Israel Manon, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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T
September 14, 2016
I Love your review and it was super helpful for me. I read your previous review and I feel like our story is similar with me being a mom, our body types and the fact that I don't have a huge budget for this. I am just starting my research and I wasn't sure if I wanted to go to a DR in the US or go overseas. I was a little hesitant about overseas at first but your review, has really helped and I will continue to research. Keep up the reviews!
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January 28, 2017
Hey I haven't been on in a min! A lot has changed. I'm still going to DR but I changed to Dra Cynthia Disla. I'll be posting another review. But after speaking with so many women who have gone to DR I feel extremely comfortable with the idea and feel that is the only choice for me. I would hate to go under the knife and still feel dissatisfied and I feel like if I stayed in the US that would happen. And I'd be paying twice as much. What I would pay for just sx alone in the US I'm paying for SX, flight, RH, transportation, massages, meds, supplies, and even a private nurse for my night at the clinic.
M
August 16, 2017
Awesome ❤️
UPDATED FROM Applebum17

Need help with Financing!!!

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Applebum17
I finally heard back from My coordinator, Anna, from Vanity. She told me that everything looks fine, I would just need to get down to 175lbs, and it would be $6,800 sx fees included. The only problem is funds are low I need to finance and vanity doesn't except care credit. Anna sent me a link to a financing company the use and I was denied ??????. My credit isn't terrible. Just need other options. Having this surgery is not an "If" it's a "when". This is so important to me. If you guys have any suggestions I'm open for all options??!???

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M
August 16, 2017
Because vanity is full of crap and practice bad business . I don't know why people still go there . Dr. Fisher at vanity did my friend surgery and it look superrrrr bad . Why would you want to go somewhere that has had multiple deaths and changed their name a million times ? Invest i yourself and don't take the cheap route when choosing plastic surgery
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Waiting for a response :)!!

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Applebum17
So on Saturday I got a phone call from Anna, at vanity. She was very nice but you know how that goes, I've already read many many reviews how quickly the service switches up, but I still very confident in my choice of Dr. Fisher. I'm 189lbs I'd like to get to 170-175lbs by my sx date. I know I'm a thick/big girl so I'm being hopeful and realistic with my results. These are just some wish pix.

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December 12, 2015
I'm the same size , but Ima try to drop at least 15 pounds !
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December 13, 2015
Well if you have any pointers help a sister out lol this weight loss thing is new to me. Before my son i was always naturally in shape. I don't even know where to begin...
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December 12, 2015
Ima do the soup diet for like two weeks ! I also plan on getting my colon cleaned . Because I'm that's sheds pounds off. And I plan on taking all soda and juice out my diet. Only water and eating after 8. I did it before and I lost 10 pounds so Ik it's a kind thing and I really want the best results once I get my bbl so Ima make sure I stay on track cuz I don't wanna big nitty and a big belly so lol
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December 12, 2015
I was thinking the same thing my friend told me about the sacred heart diet look it up when you get a chance. I just made the soup for it last night hope it works.
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December 12, 2015
Looking it up right now
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C
December 14, 2015
When is your sx date? Mine is Jan. 15th with Dr.Omulepu thru Vanity. I can't wait ... I too struggled with weight always back in 2010 I lost 102lbs and have maintains it. I'm 5'3 175 lbs now and I'm a thick girl also. Your going to look great. I'll be following your journey best wishes to you.
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December 14, 2015
I'm still waiting on Anna from vanity to get back to me. It's been about 4 days I'm going to give her a call tomorrow. End of Feb. no later than March would be ideal for me my birthday is in April. That's such an accomplishment with your weight loss!! It's not an easy thing do you have any pointers? It's been so hard
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January 2, 2016
Look up juicing it gives u all the micro and macro nutrients your body needs and u drop weight like crazy try looking into Joe Cross's fat sick and nearly dead , it has a bunch of info on juicing and weightloss