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I switched, I'm going to be a Yily Doll - May 2016 !

UPDATED FROM UnderC0nstructi0n
6 months pre

Switching to Yily

UnderC0nstructi0n
$5,500
I've debated long and hard about what surgeon I want/need to go with for the results I want, and Yily won over Medina. She is just more agressive with lipo. I have also decided to not get a tummy tuck because I am too young and want to have as much fat sucked out as possible for my booty. I don't have loose skin so I am sure it will retract with consistent compression and drainage. I will be sending my deposit by the end of the month. I plan on applying for my passport in January. My vitamin and weight loss routine will begin this month. Blood work will be done in December to see where I am, then redone in March and April. My period is suppose to end two days prior to my SX date, so that entire time I will be doubling up on iron and getting my hemo up. Medication and travel health insurance will be purchased prior to me arriving in DR, most likely in April. I will begin purchasing supplies and "pre-packing" in December thru April. $3,000 is already saved, $300 will be deducted from my SX cost once I send my deposit. So my SX will be saved/paid for come January and I'll just need to save for my RH stay, massages, and extra cash ($1500+). Doctor: Yily Procedure: Lipo+BBL ($3500) RH: Kindness RH (12 days, 11 nights) ($750) - Massages (5/$115 or 10/$225) Dates: 5/15/2016 - 5/26/2016 SX Date: 5/16/16 Airline: American Airlines ($662) Extra money ($700)

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Fatima Almonte, MD

Fatima Almonte, MD

Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 661 Reviews
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January 20, 2016
I'm going to Yily on May 17, what recovery home are you staying at? I made my deposit as well. Just waiting for the day and saving up as much as possible.
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January 24, 2016
I'm also going may 16 I'm paying my deposit in the am
January 26, 2016
Are you staying at a recovery home they offer?
February 2, 2016
Hi ladies I'm going to Duran in May. Waiting to confirm if my sx date will be May 13th or 16th
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February 2, 2016
DurAn was my first choice but I emailed her literally 10 times I needed a confirmed date and she never got back to me
February 2, 2016
Have you decided on a recovery house?
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February 6, 2016
Serenity recovery
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February 9, 2016
How did you get in contact with dr yily
May 12, 2016
Are you still going with yily? If so then we're going at the same time :)
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May 12, 2016
Not anymore doll going to Cabral same date tho
UPDATED FROM UnderC0nstructi0n
7 months pre

Round 1 & Round 2

UnderC0nstructi0n
I've been on Instagram lately which has kept me off my Realself.
I am almost set for traveling (just need to purchase my passport), and still need to save $3000 for the rest of my SX funds while in DR.
Next week, I will begin trying to lose weight and having self-discipline about my food choices because I have to lose weight. I think that's the hardest part.

I have come to the conclusion that I will get my breast done during round 2 in the US and additional work done in the US, as well. I am leaning towards Dr. Miami or Dr. Omulepu for round two.

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October 26, 2015
Hi there! Good luck on your journey! I plan on having my surgery on 5/16/16 as well but with Dra. Almonte. Almost ready to send my deposit but then got side tracked because I saw Dra. Baez's work and OMG now I'm torn. Supposedly she is on maternity leave and I can't get a hold of her. At this point I'm not even worried about the quote. Regardless of who I'm going with it needs to happen on 5/16!
October 26, 2015
Omg I was just considering Dra. Baez and had no idea she was on maternity leave. Of course she'll be back before May though... Almonte is a good choice too. I may be switching doctors as well.
UPDATED FROM UnderC0nstructi0n
8 months pre

Update + Questions for SX Vets!

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I'm trying hard not to update my review too often, so now I'm storing much of what I have to say on my phone and then I'll post it all once a week or two..

First, I bought new luggage because my last large suitcase was dirty and the thing at the bottom to help it stand up had broken off. Plus it didn't match my carry on bag. When traveling, I want all of my luggage to match so it's easily spotted and associated with me. Second, I've decided to start my clean eating lifestyle ASAP. This includes limiting my meat intake. I've been wanting to go vegetarian for quite some time now & this is my motivation. I will order Blood Builder some time next month or November so my iron will increase. Third, I have a SX wish list on Amazon of most of the supplies I need.. Most of the clothing articles I'm going to just get from Walmart or the dollar store.
Also, Dra. Medina picked up my deposit so my date is officially official. I'm locked in for May 16th! If push comes to shove and I need to move it up, I will.

Questions for SX Vets:
1. How much extra money did you take w/ you? Cash or credit card? Did you actually make use of it (if so, for what?)
2. How'd you carry your money discreetly and protected?
3. What essentials did you need for aftercare?
4. If I land around 2:45pm, and go to the clinic for labs after landing... When should I stop eating for the day? The night before my labs, or the night before my actual SX?

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October 18, 2015
Hi there. I love reading your journey. You have so much detail and information. Reading ladies reviews it seems taking an extra $1000 for all the extras etc. I was asking myself whether I should take cash or use card and I decieded on taking cash. Reasons for this are that cash is always on hand no matter where you are and when you need it , using cash there is no chance of card skimming etc. and having your cards stolen. After speaking with a man from the Dominican Republic consulate in Sydney he said there are a lot of skimming of cards going on there are no transaction fees on cards etc. you can use a money belt to take your cash . If you check my profile I made a list off all the things to take to DR. I made the list after reading all the ladies reviews . Apparently you have to stop eating etc the night before . So it would be the night before your labs . This was advised on my preoperative instructions that I received from DRA Yily . Hope all this helps. :) :)