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28, 2 Kids and Ready for Life After Children! I Have the Face, Now I Need the Waist! TT I'm Coming for You :) - Miami, FL

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After birthing 2 beautiful kids, 6 years apart...

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CeCely
WORTH IT$3,900
After birthing 2 beautiful kids, 6 years apart I've had this pouch that I can't seem to rid of even with hardcore workouts. I've been thinking about getting a TT since 2011 and was told to wait if I wasn't done with kids. So I did, now after my son, I'm so ready! It helps to be at ease with the process because I work for a PS. But I still experience anxiety out of excitement. So I paid my deposit scheduled for the 14th originally but my labs should I was slightly anemic... Evelyn has been guiding me with taking iron supplements/Floradix and repeat bloodwork in a week... I go tomorrow morning ! So excited and hope everything is cleared. I will post my entire process...

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (18)

June 5, 2016
Good luck. I'm trying get one to in few months. So keep us posted!
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June 6, 2016
Thank you! Will do
June 5, 2016
Good luck! I am having a LBL with Dr Ortega in 5 days.
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June 6, 2016
Thank you! Best wishes
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June 5, 2016
Good luck on your journey I will be going to Ortega on 10/5
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June 6, 2016
Thank you ! So exciting
June 6, 2016
You are absolutely gorgeous! I cant wait to see your results. I am scheduled for a mommy makeover with Ortega next month and I am super excited. I will be following your journey as well and best of luck!
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June 6, 2016
Thank you doll! Im super anxious...i too cant wait to be on the flat side ..ill be following you as well and dont be nervous to post before pictures lol...i was scared and shy but hey, this is why we do it. :)
June 7, 2016
Good luck, I'm having my TT in two days with Ortega.
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June 7, 2016
Omg! Best wishes to youuu! You are sooooo close. Keep us posted ☺️
June 7, 2016
Yes soo close and soo nerves.
Thank you!
UPDATED FROM CeCely
12 days pre

Cleared!

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CeCely
So i got my labs back that i had to repeat because of my iron levels being low. It took 3 days to get that email so be patient ladies... That waiting period was sickening! I was advised to keep taking your iron supplements up until the day before surgery.
So now that im cleared i can go buy my faja although one is included with your contract. So let the count down begin! ;)

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June 9, 2016
congrats my surgery is a day after yours so I may see you there!! are you getting an extended or full tummy tuck?
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June 9, 2016
Yaaay! And best wishes to you ! I'm getting a full ...trying to work out the love handle part til surgery. You??
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June 9, 2016
How long after you paid your deposit, did you get your lab info?
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June 9, 2016
Hi!
I paid my $500 deposit in February. Been making payments towards my balance which made it much easier for me that way i dont put out 3400(balance) all at once. You dont get labs done until you are 30 days pre. So make sure you are taking iron supplements 325mg once a day so that you avoid what i went through by having to be rescheduled for surgery and repeating blood work ...Hopefully i answered your question
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August 24, 2016
Hey there...what was your vitamin regimen for boosting your hemo? I notice you had the Geritol, did you use anything else and how? Thank you again as always.
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August 24, 2016
hey girl. yes i also took iron supplements 325mg one tablet every day.... the geritol was morning and night. when is your surgery ?
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August 24, 2016
November 18th
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August 24, 2016
Right now, I am taking 1 capful of liquid Geritol with 1 Vitamin C vitamin and a glass of OJ in the am (on an empty stomach) and then after my lunch, I take a B-12 vitamin and a Folic Acid vitamin. Should I incorporate anything else in this and how should you recommend I take it? Thank you CeCely
UPDATED FROM CeCely
1 day pre

24 hours to go!

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So I've been really anticipating the big day!
I been moving slow on my process but today I got everything I needed. Made my final payment today, Supplies, loose clothing, got my feet done... (Must keep those toes done no matter what) just makes me feel clean. I can't believe I'm going to finally do this! Have had anxiety moments... Stressful last day at work. Emotions were all over the place. I feel ok as I speak.

Making payments towards balance after the deposit was very helpful and convenient. Paid off surgery in 4 months. Now I don't have to worry about any money on pre op day. I booked my first stay at Fairfield.
I've been spending tons of time with my kids and family... Just never know. Wish me well ladies! XOXO

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June 21, 2016
good luck on your day!! i be there the day after you!
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June 21, 2016
Thank you ! Get a good night sleep doll. We will be just fine, literally ! :)
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June 21, 2016
Congratulations. Praying you have a safe surgery.
June 21, 2016
God bless and protect you hun....keep us posted if you are feeling up to it. Speedy recovery!
June 21, 2016
Congratulations!!! You will be fine!
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June 21, 2016
Thank you all so much! I'll be his first patient at 6am. Feeling nauseous, just crazy nervous! I've been looking at wish pics. I'm ready!!!!
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June 22, 2016
Praying for you girl
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June 22, 2016
Thank God and Dr. Ortega's expertise! Thanks doll
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April 12, 2017
Did you do muscle repair with your TT