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Mother of 1 Tired of Being Depressed About my Body! - Houston, Texas
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I am a 40+ year old recently widowed mom of a 19...
sunshine_1026December 27, 2014
$19,000
I am a 40+ year old recently widowed mom of a 19 yr old who wants her old body back. I've always been curvy but age & gravity have taken a toll on my body. After my husband passed I became severely depressed with everything including my body. ESPECIALLY my body. Now that I am considering dating again, I need to feel good about myself. I contacted Dr Yily & Dr Almonte in the past & although I am pleased with the work I've seen them do to other patients here on RS & LOVE the prices I was quoted, I think I want to stay in the states. I want to have my surgery in either NY or NJ. I'm looking to have a Mommy Makeover including breast reduction, TT & Lipo. I need to schedule a few consultations ASAP because I want to have the surgery in March. Does anyone know of any good surgeons on NY or NJ?
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February 25, 2016
Haven't been on real self in a while... Well I'm booked to have my mommy makeover & breast reduction with Dr Cortes in April!!! Super excited. As much as I wanted to save money going to DR or Columbia, I feel much more comfortable staying in the states.
UPDATED FROM sunshine_1026
11 months post
I finally got up the nerve!!!
sunshine_1026February 28, 2016
Surgery Booked!!!!!
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March 18, 2016
Please read his other reviews and look for other reviews. Lately, I have been looking at Cardenas in Tijuana Mexico. She only has one bad review, and she seems to care about her patients, whereas Cortes seems to not (based of of his reviews). The reason I like Cardenas is because her scars seem to be very clean. Whatever you do, make sure that all your questions are answered before surgery. Good luck! :-)
March 18, 2016
I'm just so afraid to travel out of the country to have my surgery. Like deathly afraid. I'm headed to Houston on 3/20 & my surgery is scheduled for 2 weeks from today.
March 18, 2016
I understand. I am too. I will be praying for you and the doctor to do an amazing job! Sending you positive vibes. :-)
UPDATED FROM sunshine_1026
1 year post
I'm in Houston!!!
sunshine_1026March 30, 2016
I met with Dr Cortes today for my pre-op visit. He was wonderful. He made feel at ease. I cried, he comforted me. So far, I'm glad I chose him. His staff was great as well. My pre-op visit went very well. I discussed with him what I wanted. I was looking at all these celebrities & couldn't find a wish pic that I could say, "that's the look I want"! My wish pic was a pic of me a few years ago. I want to look like me...just better. I showed him my pic & he told me don't worry, you'll even be better than that! I've always been a curvy girl. These past two years being depressed after my husband died did a number on my body & self esteem. I'm ready to get back to the old me. And this mommy makeover is just the push I need.
My surgery is Friday April 1...April Fool's Day & my deceased mother's birthday.
My surgery is Friday April 1...April Fool's Day & my deceased mother's birthday.
So glad you are here sharing your story so far. I'm really sorry about the loss of your husband. I can only imagine what a toll that would take on you emotionally.
I'm also glad you are staying close to home. That makes follow up care so much better.
Here's a list of board certified plastic surgeons in NYC who do mommy makeovers (along with corresponding reviews on many of their profile pages). Also, here's a list of questions to ask at consultations. Please keep us updated on your search and journey to getting your body back.