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More pictures 3.5 months post op

My butt is still a little tender to the touch , my lower back no longer burns from the lipo however on a deep stretch it does slightly but maybe that's because I didn't get the massages, I'm a big proponent of the body healing itself and some doctors actually frown upon massages because you can have an unskilled masseuse really causing more harm than good, so I skipped that. I want you ladies to note 2 things in the pics, 1. My scar is low enough that I can wear regular brief panties and it's completely covered, 2. Duran fused my C-section scar and TT scar which is great because I thought I'd be walking around with two lines. I also posted up pics that I completely forgot my sister had in her phone of CIPLA and the recovery house. Enjoy.

Sickle cell trait

I wanted to point out I have the sickle cell trait. A lot of girls (me included) often wonder if their hemoglobin will go up, if the surgeon can detect the sickle cell trait and deny you surgery. Quick story about me. The first time I emailed Duran I told her I had the sickle cell trait as many girls on here say to be honest about your conditions in the email yadda yadda. Duran DENIED me directly! She said she didn't like to operate on patients with the trait because of abnormal bleeding complications and what not. I, however am a surgery vet! I have never had any complications due to my trait so I was like damn I wish I would've never said that. Honestly the people who know they have the trait usually only find out if the have complications from it (in which case you should disclose it) or if they become pregnant (in which case chances are you've never had complications, they just screen for trait now so if you and your partner have it you would reconsider having the baby who will most definitely have the full blown sickle cell anemia). So I decided to try again and not disclose this information. Should you do this? I will not say, I say got to your doctor and have him/her explain your blood results with you, things like abnormal platelet counts can signify difficulty clotting blood, white blood cell count can detect infection so these are just as important than the hemogoblin which can usually easily be raised by taking supplements. If everything is healthy aside from your hemoglobim (which if you have the trait chances are it will be a bit low) you should be fine. It is not contraindicated. But, I was more comfortable because I've had 5 surgeries prior under my belt. Sickle cell trait is not detected in regular blood work, there is a specific test that need to be ordered to detect it. Duran will deny you if you say it though but doctors here in the state routinely operate on trait patients without a problem or needing a hematologist present. And yes I was able to raise my hemoglobin, by the time I got to DR it was 13.6. I always say be real with yourself, I know what I can handle, my body is very strong and I'm in good health. But you know when you bruise easy or your allergies flare up crazy and you got a rash from your toes to your forehead, ladies be REAL and know yourselves, and listen to your gut. Other than that good luck dolls and seriously this is the last thing I say lol!
P.S.- 2.5 MONTHS LATER LIPO IS WHAT HURTS THE MOST! My lower back still burns where she lipo'd and I'm still itchy back there which I forgot to mention. Forget the benadryl NOTHING is helping that itch medically. I think the only thing that helps is menthol which immediately cools it, ice, and scratching the hell out of it until your fingers cramp up, but it is temporary relief so brace yourself. STILL BEST CHOICE I EVER MADE!

MORE PICS

Here are a few more pics, I also wanted to mention, that I did NOT want a big donkey butt, I just wanted a more proportioned figure and Duran went above and beyond my expectations. Now I have the fever to get it bigger lol I will be going for a round 2 in a few years. I also wanted you guys to take note, I SAT on my butt plenty! Having a tummy tuck makes it so theres no other way but to sit on the booty and yet I still got great results. Thank you ladies for following me on my journey.

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Plastic Surgeon
Av. Independencia 1061, , Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
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Hands down a miracle worker, I am truly grateful to this doctor for moulding my body. Best decision I've made in a very long time.