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Ok, where do I start. To say the least I am no...

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Uno_Enero
WORTH IT$10,548
Ok, where do I start. To say the least I am no rookie when it comes to cosmetic surgery. My first experience was in 2009, one year after having my 4th child, only this time it was a Cesarean. When it comes to my skin, I have the smoothest most beautifulest skin on the outside but when it comes to healing it is the worst. I keloid something serious. So I knew once it was decided I was going to to have a c-section the only thing that stuck in my mind was how my scar was going to keloid horribly... And it did!!!
I have always been self conscious about being big majority of the women in my family are 200lbs plus. So my biggest fear in life is not dying, heights or bugs it's being obese, lol!!
My first surgery I decided to have a tummy tuck with lipo while fixing the keloid scar. I had this surgery in Savannah, GA being that I was stationed in Fort Stewart, GA. Overall this surgery was ok, but I was not pleased because from the beginning, after the surgery I always had this bulge underneath my breast area, in which the doctor told me over time it will go down... It never did!!! With me being military we relocate often and since then I have moved 3 times. So to go back to the doctor and say I am unhappy "I STILL HAVE THIS BULGE" was out of the question.
My second surgery was lipo to the back in 2011 with Dr. Leo Lapuerta and I was pleased with my results. I am going with him again for my butt augmentation. He will be doing lipo to the abdomen (ALSO FIXING THE BULGE), back, sides, medial thigh and upper arms. I am currently in Kuwait so I had to do my consult over the phone in which Dr. Lapuerta and Brandi, his patient coordinator made it very easy and convenient for me.
From my previous experience in his office and with his staff, they were absolutely amazing before, during and after the process. After the lipo to the back surgery his nurses were continuously calling and emailing to check on me. They made all my appointments fit my schedule since I was traveling from Louisiana, because I was stationed at Fort Polk at the time. This time nothing has changed once again they are on it.
For whatever reason I am extremely nervous only because I want everything to be perfect. This is my third and last time ( I think, lol). I have sent pictures of myself in to include my wish pics.. I have even went to the extent of printing them out pointing out the problem areas. THIS HAS TO BE PERFECT!! I am 5'4" 162 pounds so having enough fat shouldn't be an issue. I don't have a lot of fat around the abdomen area so we had to consider the arms and medial thigh which is not a problem.
I am due to return to the states at the beginning of May, my pre-op appointment is on May 23rd and I can not wait. I have already start making a list of things I need to buy and have available after the surgery. I am ready, nervous and excited!!!
Photos to be posted soon!!!!

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April 13, 2013
What makes you choose Dr. Lapuerta? The best bbl Dr in houston is Dr Cortez. But in my opinion none of them are relly good with the BBL procedure. Good luck! My 1st BBL was w/a houston dr & was a total waist of money.
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April 13, 2013
Merceyme, My previous surgery was with Dr. Lapuerta and I loved my results. I only had lipo done. But I am being very clear on what I am looking for and the results I am trying to achieve.. I've already paid my non refundable deposit so I can only hope for the best at this point! I'm confident in his work so we will see.
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April 13, 2013
Today I posted a couple of pics of myself and what I am trying to achieve!!! Honestly I am a nervous wreck. I spend hours looking at pics and reading everyone else's experience. I've read so many amazing feedback post about Dr. J in Suwanee that I emailed him to see if I can get a virtual consult and a surgery date in May. Hopefully I will get a response next week. If he quotes me the right price close or less than what I am paying now and get me the exact date in May I am willing to Pay In Full right then!! I trust my doctor that I have now but I have seen MANY satisfying results from Dr. j. So we will see!!!
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April 13, 2013
They are so busy it would be better to call. I have read complaints about emails not being returned. But it's worth a shot. My sister called earlier this month & they gave her a 2014 date. I told her to call back to let them know she was paying cash & she got a consult date for the end of May. Whatever you do just make sure dr L can give you what you want. Look at his bbl patient pics. Frm what i hv seen, none of his pics compare to your wish pics. Pls pls do your research. I has wish pics & Dr Newall swore he could give me what i asked for! He took my money. This is a shady business so pls be careful!
May 24, 2018
Hi! you look amazing! do you know how many cc were injected in each cheek? Also did you lose weight after your surgery?
July 4, 2018
You look fabulous. Congrats man Baby Girl
UPDATED FROM Uno_Enero
3 years pre

I stay on RS trying to get as much information as...

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I stay on RS trying to get as much information as possible. So while reading so many of the useful post, I decided to go ahead and order a couple of things I know for sure I will need for my upcoming surgery in a little over a month. So some things I found very useful to go ahead and order was a Personal Heat Massager, a body pillow, boppy pillow with cover, Scar Away Silicone gel sheets and gel ( I keloid horribly), two heating pads, female urinal, VitaMedica multi vitamins and Burt Bee's Mama Bee Belly Butter. I know I have so much more but this will get me started at least.

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3 years pre

30 Day out from my Pre-op with Dr. Lapuerta.. So...

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30 Day out from my Pre-op with Dr. Lapuerta.. So excited!!! Sx in 35 days. So ready for the new booty!!

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