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Getting Right for Summer 2016. Miami, FL

UPDATED FROM Barbie2286
8 days post

Prescription Advice

Barbie2286
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I went to Dr. Hanabergh through his private office. I had my coordinator Alejandra email me my prescriptions for my labs and my meds, so my insurance would pay. It's always easier to do things at home. I went to Miami knowing I didn't need anyone to make any store runs for my meds because from some of the stories I've read, that can be a mess at times. Also, I didn't have to go down too early to get labs done and be unsure of the results.

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Enrique Hanabergh, Jr., MD, FACS

Enrique Hanabergh, Jr., MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 10, 2016
I'm glad that your surgery went as expected. Minus your driver (William) being late! Shame on him! Anyway, I'm hoping to learn more about the aftermath... I was hoping to know if you experienced a lot of bruising and if there was any scaring. I'm asking this because majority of the pics ( on Realself) are from Caucasian women who, as you know, skin is very different... So, it would be fantastic to have a better idea what I can really expect... Although, I know everyone heals differently. Thanks kindly for your posts :)
April 11, 2016
No problem. I'm dark skinned and I still had a great deal of bruising. It wasn't so bad though. Under my arm, that little bit of fat by your bra strap, was lipoed and that was actually bruised the most. I have some pretty bad scars on my back where I was lipoed because the garmet kind of cut into my lipo areas due to the swelling. It almost looks like burns but not as bad. It's been a little over a week and I can already see it's going to heal nicely. I generally heal quickly and well from scarring. I just use cocoa butter, Shea butter and coconut oil. Those are good for natural scar therapy.
April 11, 2016
Thanks Barbie 2286! Your feedback was greatly appreciated! It's really nice to have a community of people who have experienced some of the same problems... and are willing to share their journey with you. Again, thanks.
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April 11, 2016
Hey girl, so I tried to take your advice but my coordinator refused to send me my scripts. She said it was against the law to do so because it's a controlled substance. However, you are not the only one to give this advice. I've read so many times to do that beforehand because it can be a mess to get it later. I really don't want to be bothered with having to run around and get things especially when I'm in pain but she's left me no choice. I'm not even sure that my insurance will cover it once I'm out of state but she also mentioned that the antibiotic will be free and the Percocet is $20. Did they give you a hard time at all to get the prescriptions sent to you beforehand?
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April 16, 2016
I hope you're feeling well and I look forward to seeing more pictures :-)
June 23, 2016
Hi,
I'm planning on doing mine in 2 months. Do you have any recent pics. How nice is he and his staff post surgery for follow up care?
UPDATED FROM Barbie2286
8 days post

What waist?

Barbie2286
So even though all the swelling I could see how small my waist was. These are two pics of my no faja, Monday after my Saturday morning surgery. I put the dress on just to see how it looked but I didn't go out like that. Lol. I know the rules.

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April 10, 2016
Whoa! Been waiting to hear from you. Check you out! You look good. Your waist is so tiny!!! How are you liking your overall results so far? Are you still in MIA?
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April 10, 2016
Congrats on your new coke bottle shape! I am happy for you! Are you still in Miami? How much has your pain resolved? I hope you are having a peaceful recovery.
April 10, 2016
No. I left on that Tuesday after my surgery. I went to the beach and the mall came back and packed and went home. I'm loving my waist. My butt is ok. But I wasn't going in trying to get a huge butt. I wanted him to round out the sides because that was where I was lacking volume and he did so I'm happy with my results. I got what I asked for.
April 10, 2016
Your waist is SNATCHED!!! I love it. He did a fantastic job.
April 11, 2016
Thanks girl
April 12, 2016
Congrats doll. Love your hourglass already. Happy healing. You will have a smoking body by the time summer comes around.
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April 17, 2016
I hope you update with more pictures are your two week mark. You looks great!
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April 17, 2016
Wow. Your results are gonna be great!
UPDATED FROM Barbie2286
4 days post

Post-Op (first few hours)

Barbie2286
So when I woke up from surgery I was in a massive amount of pain and I was freezing. I was shaking so much and I'm not sure if it was the cold, the pain or the combination of them both. I was asked if I'd like Demerol, but being warned and already knowing that it is an emetic (makes you nauseous/vomit) and how much I hate that side effect in any med I weighed my options and stuck out the pain. I said I'd just take my pain meds when I got back to the RH. Now I'm
Not sure what happened because I was so out of it, but William from the RH took a long time to get me. The nurses were pissed with him for taking so long. I don't think it was on purpose but I think it was a combination of a communication issue and bad traffic. However, when you are in that much pain, you don't want to hear any excuses. I kind of snapped at William about taking so long to pick me up. I did later apologize and told him it was the pain. I'm not usually so impatient or snappy but like I said, when in that amount of pain, you don't want to hear any excuses l. When I woke up from surgery I was in my faja and was escorted via wheelchair to the car. I only had on a heavy robe that I brought with me, the faja, compression stockings and sandals. I was in so much pain I wanted to cry. When I got back to the house I was escorted upstairs to my room. I was then brought some soup so I could eat something with my meds. I took two percs, two extra strength Tylenols (500mg each) and layed down in my bed. I woke up a few hours later feeling soooo much better.

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April 7, 2016
That sounds rough! Oh boy I'm getting nervous lol . Good to hear you were better shortly after though.
April 7, 2016
Wow, I would have been pissed too. I can understand your frustration. At least you are feeling somewhat better now. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
April 10, 2016
Thanks. It's been a little over a week now and I'm starting to feel better.
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April 10, 2016
Thank you for the update and such detail of what can be expected. No, pain, pain, pain, no gain as it is said. I am trying to figure out what to take to wear that is open in the front either buttons or zipper or velcro and I do not know why I am making it so complicated.
April 10, 2016
You can wear clothes to the surgery and wear a robe to leave. That's what I did. You will be in a lot of pain so you won't want to step in and out of clothes. And most people say where a dress but trust me, the amount of fluids that leak out of you may ruin it. You should be going straight from the surgery center to the car to the place you're staying. Therefore, don't worry about the lack of clothes if you wear a robe.
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April 11, 2016
I'm so nervous my sx with him is 4/21, I'm also staying at RH. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.