Mommy Makeover with Dr. Kagan at Avana

After years of research and going back and forth I FINALLY decided it was time. I’ve put my body through so much and I’m not happy with what I see when I look in the mirror. It doesn’t match who I feel I am on the inside. After combing through many reviews, I chose to schedule my procedure with Dr. Kagan. He will be performing a breast lift with saline implants, extended tummy tuck with muscle repair, and lipo to the sides (to achieve the best result with the tummy tuck) on 1/23/2019. I’m extremely nervous. I lost 60 lbs and I’ve settled at between 170-174 lbs and I think this is as good as it’s gonna get (I’m 5’3”). Communication was good at first with the staff, it kind of got spotty, but more recently I’ve been in more contact with them as my surgery date draws closer. I’ve already begun packing and purchasing items I will need. My flight, hotel, and car rental have all been secured. I fly out to Miami in 3 days! I’ve attached a few before photos. I can’t believe I’m really doing this!

It was a busy day and I’m running on two hours of sleep, but we made it! Ate some yummy Latin food and went for a walk and enjoyed the sun. Bought a few things for our room. Tomorrow is my preop and I’m super excited to meet Dr. Kagan. I’ve heard nothing but great things! I just want to know exactly what’s going to happen.

So I went in this morning to do my pre-op paperwork. I thought I would be meeting with Dr. Kagan today but my coordinator explained I’d be meeting with him before surgery tomorrow. I was disappointed, but as long as we do get to speak and I have my questions answered that’s fine with me. Avana is very clean and professional. I was surprised that I wasn’t told about needing a binder until today. It cost me $125 because I jut decided to buy the one they sell. I’m too tired and anxious to shop around for one at this point. I also paid $50 for two drug tests; one test for today and one for tomorrow. I’m not worried about that because I know I’ll pass that and the pregnancy test with flying colors. I don’t even drink!!! There was previously an issue with my surgery date and it had to be rescheduled, resulting in me having to cancel and reschedule my flight. I submitted a claim through my flight insurance, but I was able to discuss possible credit toward my deposit or my BBL in 6 months should I not get my money back for the canceled flight. That is fine by me! As long as I’m compensated somehow. I think that was extremely fair. Vanessa just called me and told me to be at the surgery center at 1030. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight and she said to drink lots of fluids today!!! I can’t believe it. In less than 24 hours I’ll be one step closer to my dream body!