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Full TT with muscle and hernia repair and 2 areas of liposuction - Miami, FL

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Pretty hurts. I'm 25 and 5'0, I have 2 girls (2...

sara1117
WORTH IT$4,500
Pretty hurts. I'm 25 and 5'0, I have 2 girls (2 and 6 months). I used to be 115lbs before kids and after my first daughter I was 129 and proudly rocking a bikini on Miami beach, my second daughter however rode very, very low and destroyed my tummy! I was 148 a month after giving birth to my 2nd but I was breastfeeding and failing at it and decided to try a medicine called domperidone which made me balloon up to 157lbs and gave me a bottomless pit for a stomach. I finally weened off of it in January and now I am currently 153 lbs and I like the rest of my body, just not my tummy! I hate that I'm so self conscious, but since I had my second daughter people don't look at me anymore, I am invisible. I have never been fat in my life, and now people don't even see me anymore. I graduated from UCF and now I'm in the teaching academy to get my teaching certificate, I know, why do I want to be a hot kindergarten teacher, lol. I just want to feel like my old self again. I don't even feel comfortable being naked having sex with my husband because I feel disgusting. My husband always says I'm beautiful and my stomach means love to him because I had his children but when we first started dating I remember him telling me that his favorite part of a woman's body is her stomach so I can't help but to feel like he just wants me to feel better. It's so embarrassing, who has sex with their husband with a shirt on? And God forbid he want to have sex during the day and want me naked! I would die! I haven't worn lingerie since our honeymoon in 2012 because I just don't feel sexy anymore, and it doesn't help that my 2 year old still rubs my belly and asks about a baby. It's downright sad. I have tried CLA, garcina cambogia, thermogenic fat burners, and fruit and vegetable diets along with fiber and protein and working out every day for 30 minutes but NOTHING happened! I don't know if it is still the effects of the medicine still or not. A little backround, domperidone is a drug that doctors prescribe for people who cannot stop vomitting, the side affect is increased prolactin levels which makes your body produce more milk. Unfortunately it also holds food and fat in your stomach. I will never do that again, breastfeeding isn't that important. If I would have known that I would have looked like this after my second I probably would have stopped at one.
I've done a lot of research and have $4000 saved and I want to go to either Coral Gables Cosmetics or Spectrum Aesthetics because Spectrum has a $3900 special with Dr. Mel T. Ortega and CG Cosmetics let me know that they could do it for $4000-4500. I have yet to speak to the doctor yet, just the receptionist and Monday I will call to schedule a consultation hopefully this week and schedule the surgery for March. My goal is to look hot for my husband's birthday! I plan to rent his dream car; the Dodge Viper and we'll drive around Orlando all day and end the night at this hot new restaurant near I-Drive and have the car valet parked. I want my body to be bangin when I get out of that sexy car! I cannot wait! Plus, in the future I'd love to go to Fiji and visit the beaches of Ibiza and Barcelona, and I certainly can't do it looking like this! I am so ready to be flat again! I will post again after I go to Miami for my consultations and choose a doctor! My parents currently live with me so that makes it easier to do it now when I can have 24 hour child care so that I can rest while hubby is at work! I'm so excited!!!!

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 13, 2015
I have an appt with him on the 26th of Oct. How did u like him?
UPDATED FROM sara1117
1 month pre

Booked my Consultation!

sara1117
So today I chose my Dr; Dr. Jacob Frieman at Coral Gable Cosmetics and got an insane special of $4500 for a tummy tuck and liposuction! Next week I am going to take my $1000 deposit and speak with Dr. Freiman so I can get a good feel for him. I actually ended up choosing Dr. Freiman over Dr. Ortega (who has a special right now for a $3900 tummy tuck) because his practice seemed kind of shifty not wanting me to come to the office until I asked about the 4th time and wanting to do everything by Skype, phone, or e-mail. Weird. Anyways, once I put down the deposit I want it done as soon as possible so that I won't have any time to change my mind! I have decided on March 18! Another reason why I chose Dr. Freiman is because he requires bloodwork and a physical before he will accept you as a patient. I think that's awesome versus any other doctor who will take your money and operate on you when you know you have a blood clotting issue but fail to mention it to your surgeon. Also, cheaper isn't always better. I am so happy that I found a practice running specials! Other doctors were wanting mt to pay $6000-7000 for the same procedure! I'm just too excited to go to Miami next week and meet him! And know that the next time I go to Miami, I will be getting flat, and the next time I go I will be rocking a sexy bikini! Yay! Counting down the days until March 18! I'm excited that I will have my sexy body this summer!

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February 18, 2014
Good luck to ya girlfriend! March is right around the corner. I can't wait. Good info you have on breastfeeding. I'm a wimp so I tried it for a couple of days and quit. Good thing you'll have your family to help you :)
February 18, 2014
Lol, I gave up with my first too! It was so frustrating me and my second both cried alot, lol. Then I found a 'miracle drug' it does work, but it makes you pack on the pounds! I did go from pumping 1/2 an ounce to pumping 5-8 but I just couldn't keep eating like a pig anymore so I got off! When are you getting your TT done?
February 18, 2014
Good luck girlie. We all know how much we give for our kids. We go from woman to momma. Not fully taking care of ourselves because only a small fraction of our lives belong to us. I hope like me your just doing something for you self again good luck
February 18, 2014
I know right! We all deserve to be MILF's so thank God for plastic surgery when we can't get there on our own!
February 18, 2014
Oh I'm going to see Yily March 19
February 18, 2014
Good luck! Great price too! I'm going to follow you to see your results!
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February 18, 2014
Good for you, Sara1117! Congratulations on your decision and thanks for sharing your story as well as pictures. Can't wait to see your results- I know you'll look fantastic.
February 18, 2014
Thanks so much!!! I can't wait either! Not looking forward to the pain, but I am looking forward to wearing tight tops and bikinis again! All mom's deserve to look and feel hot. We do ALOT of work!
February 18, 2014
Girl we'll be right here waiting and cheering you up. Best wishes to you.
UPDATED FROM sara1117
1 month pre

Going with a different doctor

sara1117
Well, I was Googling my doctor and discovered that someone died on his table; a girl getting a BA. She went into a coma. I don't know all the facts except that his practice would not comment, and I like my life so I decided to change my doctor to Dr. Ortega. should I start a new review?

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February 20, 2014
My surgery date is March 18 as well. We will be crossing over to the flat side together. Good luck!
February 21, 2014
Awesome! Good luck to you too! I saw your pics and your tummy is going to be so flat after!!!
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February 20, 2014
Your story is so similar to mine. I can definitely relate!
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February 20, 2014
You probably should.
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February 20, 2014
You should check with my Dr also, he is in Coral Gables also, see my review. I am 5 weeks post op and doing great.
February 21, 2014
How much is he? I've only saved up $4,000 so money's a big deciding factor