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I am 22 years old, 5'5, 170 pounds and I have two...
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I am 22 years old, 5'5, 170 pounds and I have two children. I always knew I wanted slightly larger breast since I am a 36b and would like a full C cup. My second pregnancy destroyed my body. I gained 50 lbs and went up to 200 lbs. I plan on loosing another 20 lbs but I am not rushing it. I know after i get my surgery I will be much more motivated to taking off the weight. I also have chronic back pain after being in a minor car accident which is another reason I need to loose weight and they say after having a tummy tuck the back pain decreases. I have been doing my research for months and still cannot decide which surgeon to go to. My first choice was Alejandro Hernandez but he will be on vacation the first 2 weeks after I arrive. I'm staying out there 28 days because I want to give myself time to heal and in case of any complications. plus my father and family live out there so I get to spend time with them. My second choice is walkiris Robles but I am a little discouraged after seeing a bad review on her of here. I also plan on getting a Brazilian bu lift but Robles will not perform all surgeries at once being that it would take to many hours and put me at risk. So I have decided to do my tummy and breast first and later on go back for my booty. I am so excited and anxious and can hardly wait. Right now I am in school full time and super stressed. I hope I make the right decision and go with the best surgeon out there.
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Replies (16)
October 19, 2012
Hi Gab! You are so lucky to get to stay so long! Unfortunately I will only get to stay for about 2 weeks when I go!
October 19, 2012
Hey, I think I booked it for too long lol I will miss my kids and man like crazy but i want to be sure that there are no complications before I get back and I need time to heal cuz once I get back it's back to school and the kids. You should be fine, they recommend 2 weeks anyway. Your getting a tummy tuck right ?
October 19, 2012
Yes girl! I much needed tummy tuck! I was trying to post my before pics, but I don't know how...
October 22, 2012
Hi, I'm new here and just got my estimate, hopefully trying to set a date around Jan. with Robles too, anybody else? Gab, I agree about the 3 proc. but did she quote how many hrs. for the two u r getting?
October 25, 2012
hey how r u i just got my quote im also goin in jan also im leaving the 21,to the 5 of feb
October 26, 2012
hi chica, no she did not tell me how many hours it would be but I feel comfortable getting 2 rather than 3 because a mommy makeover always involves tummy and breast at the same time.
UPDATED FROM Kim_K
2 months pre
So I just got my pre-op recommendations and I am...
so I just got my pre-op recommendations and I am excited! exactly 2 months away from surgery:
This is were everything turns out pretty interesting. You are soon to start the pre-op recommendations. Here they are:
Since you showed interest in having plastic surgery in December, it's time to let you know the pre-op recommendations.
1- Start taking 300mgs of Iron twice a day and 4mgs of folic acid once a day. Also, add 1 gram of vitamin C and 2 tablets of B-complex .Stop taking aspirin or aspirin related compounds, as well as vitamin E. Eat healthy and drink at least 12 glasses of water every day. Pay attention to salad and spinach specially because this will boost and maintain your hemoglobin levels.
2- Schedule an appointment with your local lab or clinic in order to have a CBC (Complete Blood Count) done. Dr. Robles needs to check your hemoglobin levels. This test should be done in about a month after you start taking the recommended medicine described in point #1.
If you need anything else just let me know.
This is were everything turns out pretty interesting. You are soon to start the pre-op recommendations. Here they are:
Since you showed interest in having plastic surgery in December, it's time to let you know the pre-op recommendations.
1- Start taking 300mgs of Iron twice a day and 4mgs of folic acid once a day. Also, add 1 gram of vitamin C and 2 tablets of B-complex .Stop taking aspirin or aspirin related compounds, as well as vitamin E. Eat healthy and drink at least 12 glasses of water every day. Pay attention to salad and spinach specially because this will boost and maintain your hemoglobin levels.
2- Schedule an appointment with your local lab or clinic in order to have a CBC (Complete Blood Count) done. Dr. Robles needs to check your hemoglobin levels. This test should be done in about a month after you start taking the recommended medicine described in point #1.
If you need anything else just let me know.
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October 26, 2012
Hello gabii_cakez! Congratulations on setting your date and getting closer to changing yourself to how you see fit!! If you have answered this question before I apologize for not seeing it posted, but I notice most women do go out of the country to have the procedure done. Is it really that much cheaper including travel fare? I read your story and see that your family is out there so that seems a little more practical than most who decide to leave the country just for less expensive surgery. But still is it simply because it's cheaper?
October 28, 2012
hi consideringit87, good question. it is alot cheaper including airfair. my qoute is 5900 for breast aug, lipo of the waist and tummy tuck. This also includes a ten day stay at the recovery house where you will get cared for by a nurse, meals included he whole nine. My flight was only 586 round trip. But it isn't just about the money. From doing a ton of research and speaking with people that have gotten the surgery in the US and in DR I have realized that doctor in the Dominican republic really know how to sculpt a woman's body and give you that hour glass look. In m opinion they do a much better job than most surgeons in the US or any other country.Hope this answered your question.
October 31, 2012
Hi Gabi I'm so excited for you!!!! Can't wait we are all here to take this journey with you!!! :))
November 4, 2012
It's that u on ur profile picture . Girl your pretty . How long it's surgery gone a be
November 4, 2012
Yup that's me thank you soo much, I just need my body to match my face lol I have no idea how man hours it will be.
November 4, 2012
Hey! It looks like we will be in the clinic at the same time. I am suppose to get a bbl the week prior. Are you staying in the recovery house at all or are you staying with family immediately after the surgery.
November 5, 2012
Cool! Yes I will be staying the 10 days after surgery. I wasnt going to at first but from what I hear they take excellent care of you and I wouldn't want to be comletely dependent on family. I know I will be in a lot of pain :-(
UPDATED FROM Kim_K
26 days pre
Thank you everyone that wished me good luck and...
thank you everyone that wished me good luck and everyone following my review., im very excited just 3 more weeks, I cant believe it. Ive been obsessing about this surgery for about a year now. ever since I gave birth to my daughter who turned a year on September 29h my body has been destroyed. I hate looking at myself naked or taking pictures when im out with my girlfriends who are all thinner then I am, mind you I used to be the thinnest before I had the kids. I was so eager to get this done even though I didn't have the money because I don't work, I was able to take out a 5,000 loan from school and save up some and hubby is giving me an extra 1,000 to take with me just in case. Don't have much to post now, but i will def. update once I am in the Dominican republic. Right now im trying to keep my mind off surgery and finish up my semester in school. I have gained some weight because I've been eating good, im not happy at all about that but I figured this is the last time ill be able to pig out, plus it's the holidays. After surgery I really have to change my eating habits and loose the weight I think im about 177 now my goal weight is 150. I'm dreading recovery. Being away from my hubby and children for a month will be very difficult for me. I know I will be miserable, but I know it'll all be worth it in the end. Cant wait to get my sexy back! I will post new pre op pics right before I leave and post op pics as soon as I can. im also thinking about making a YouTube video but idk because I am shy lol
Replies (29)
December 1, 2012
Best wishes and many blessings to you Gab I know the feeling I've been obsessing about this whole surgery as well!!! I'm excited for you Best Wishes..
December 2, 2012
Hey Gabbi, I'll be there in 3 weeks too! Maybe we'll see each other. I also haven't been able to take my mind off of this , but i better before i fail all of my finals :p
December 2, 2012
that would be soo cool, my surgery's on the 27th so I might just catch you before you leave. :-) good luck on your finals, I know you must be as anxious as I am
December 3, 2012
Yay Gabii!!! I'm so excited for you. I'm sure you will look great! I can so relate to your dilemma with taking pics and not being the skinniest anymore. I used to feel the same way before my surgery. My husband and kids had to take pics of me when I wasn't looking because otherwise they would have no pics of me since I had my 3rd baby. I can't wait to see your results! I am sure you will be very happy. :-)
December 3, 2012
I'm 2 weeks before you! I can't wait to see your results
December 9, 2012
Nice, I can't wait to see yours also. You don't have such a horrible tummy for 3 kids and very little stretch marks im sure you will look fantastic!
December 9, 2012
Thanks the 1st kid cut me a break and despite being a big guy in only had one large deep one on my hip. The other two left multiple ones from bb to crotch. I think the dr said I had 5 1/2 in of extra skin. My biggest benefit will be the mr to stop the prego look and give me some tone toy stomach. I hope that I'm being realistic in what I want. No much longer for us :)
December 5, 2012
Duh I guess I should of checked- on my review I asked if u had 1! Lol I felt the same way about looking at myself naked- I feel great about it now:-) a month a way will be hard but totally worth it!!!!
Wow, you're getting the works. I'm glad you'll get to see your family and I hope this all goes as you hope. Please keep us posted.