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33 Yr Old Mommy of 1 from NY, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic bound to get snatched - Dominican Republic

UPDATED FROM Snatched1
3 months post

Everyone wonders why i don't feel competely happy well here it is..

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Snatched1
$5,300
My stomach folds & skin still sags when I sit. I'm 1 week shy from 3 months post op and friends that have had TT's before say my stomach should be completely flat.. I feel like I got jerked. I wear my faja 24 hours a day and went for my massages. I don't know how will end up looking even tho it's already a big difference and im pleased (aa long as im standing) I just feel I didn't get the full effect of being snatched since day 1. Anyone experience this??

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Yily De Los Santos

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M
July 15, 2015
Wow huge difference between sitting and standing. I'm am no doctor so I couldn't possible begin to tell you the the issue may be. Maybe they didn't do enough lipo? But again when standing you look great. Hopefully your results will continue to get better as time goes on. There sure is a huge difference between I month and 3 months.
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July 16, 2015
Hi maybaby517, thank u.. I'm hoping it gets better too.. I try not to be vain about my results and remind myself of where I started and try not to nit pick or be "perfect" but I can't help but be bothered by all the skin.. I don't get a response from Yily since our situation so I can't ask her, so I'm wondering if anybody has or knows someone who has experienced this... as far as the lipo goes they say they didn't do lipo on my stomach only the sides, flanks and back. I felt initially the tuck was enough because Lord it took me 3-4 weeks to stand up straight but hey u never know..
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July 17, 2015
Post your question with pics for a surgeons opinion try to do as many pics with different angles. They are usually very helpful with answering questions on here. And about being vain I don't think that at all. I think you paid for a procedure and expected better results. There is nothing wrong with that. But again if nothing else I hope you continue to look better and better!
G
July 17, 2015
Is ur faja from the Dr or u ordered it?
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July 18, 2015
Hi @boomit1 my first one (fajate) was from DR however I didn't like the way it was molding me the 2nd one I ordered from Amazon gave me a better hold and mold. It's from Columbia named Maria E
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July 18, 2015
I gotta figure out my way around realself so I can do that. I'm eager to get a response. Thank u for the the insight and kind words..
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July 18, 2015
Right next to where you would write a review it say "ask a doctor" you can post your questions and concerns there. More than one doctor will answer you so you can get different professional opinions!
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July 18, 2015
Thank u so much I found it and posted it just now. Thanks again
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August 31, 2015
I just went back to see what the doctors responses were and it sounds like you have no issue at all lol thank god! I hope in the last month you've improved even more. Keep us posted!!!
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September 7, 2015
Thanks for checking back in.. according to the Dr.s on here and i guess the pics it would appear that way however the issue remains the same. I went to see a Dr. Here on NY and they said i would have to have my tuck redone. Not because of the incision or the skin issue but because of my top abdominal muscles not being properly sewn together. The cost to have it done here would be $14,000, not sure if the Doctor was just trying to get me but it wont be happening. I pray with some exercise and continue wearing my faja it will get better.
G
July 18, 2015
I think look fabulous! Anything ur not happy with now, can prob b fixed w exercise to tone more. I have very similar body as your before, so good to see it works. Im not doing TT but BBL w 12 areas lipo. So my stomach will b done. Hopefully I get great results.
G
July 18, 2015
Can u also post list of items needed u actually use! Thx doll
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July 18, 2015
Thank u so much for ur positive words.. I guess it doesn't help my boyfriend is so negative and never pays any compliments only points out the negatives.. I hope u get the results u want..
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July 18, 2015
I think she did a great job! youre only 3 month out and your body will constantly change up to a year. Im 7 mo post and i still have swelling and my body is still changing. you are swollen hon but it will get better with time. keep wearing your faja. happy healing, you look great by the way! xoxo
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July 19, 2015
Thank you so much for ur input and kind words
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July 28, 2015
Thank u so much for the insight and kind words. Some who have had surgery told me I was going to stay the way I am. Not sure if they were just being negative or just really thought that but it sure is a relief to hear. I do still feel swollen and see it near my wound. I will definitely continue wearing this faja even tho I was told I could stop at 3 months. But I feel I still need it. Thanks again ;)
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November 13, 2015
Hello, almost the same happened to me with my first sx with Dr. Ricardo Ventura, now I have to go for a R2, but this time with Contreras. I completely understand you. And, let me tell you, that the second Doctor is right, you should have a second TT. In my case that's what I am going to to next month. You can wait at least one more year for round2. I did my first sx on 2013, but I was never happy with the results. My advise is to wait one year and try another doctor in DR, Cabral is the King, but I am going with Contreras, because is less expensive.
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August 27, 2016
I know it's what you wanted but I think you look amazing! Night and day! I hope you feel better!!
UPDATED FROM Snatched1
2 months post

2 months post Op

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I see a big difference, not what I expected or hoped for but it's significant enough. And I won't dare consider a round 2..

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June 30, 2015
You look great!!
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June 30, 2015
Thank u so much
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June 30, 2015
What a big improvement!!
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June 30, 2015
Thank you so much
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June 30, 2015
Well the good news is you look are looking 100% better. Everyone heals differently and the fact that you couldn't wear a surgical garment may have slowed down your results. Hope with time you just continue to see better results thanks
For sharing
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June 30, 2015
Thank u for ur kind response I will definitely do my best to do my part. I'm still swollen near the tt incision so hopefully it Continues to go down.
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June 30, 2015
Its looking better now than before! Hopefully by using the garment more it will continue to do so. Also, eat healthier so you don't go to what your body was before. Keep using the faja for more than 3 months.
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June 30, 2015
Thank u I will def try. I've been sticking with the garment but ugh past 3 Months will be so hard.. I will do my best.
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June 30, 2015
Honey, do you think that after ALL you went thru (with surgery and healing), money you spent for it, and trying to get the results that you want, a 3 months wearing a faja is not worth it? I would say do it for the sake of your body and mind! Besides, you and all of us know that it works (and your latest pics say so) so why not! ;)
G
July 11, 2015
Where did u get ur faja & what kind?
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July 14, 2015
Hi @boomit1, the Faja I have on in the pic is by Fajate, everyone says they're the best however I found another brand that is wayyyy better in my opinion. Its stronger and molds way better. It Gives the contour and lift u want, It's actually helped me and my results 100% I've recommended it to my friends and they agree and they all have tossed the fajate brand.. I can't remember the brand at the moment but as soon as I take it off tonight I will post. Cost is about the same, maybe cheaper on Amazon. So it's a win win.
UPDATED FROM Snatched1
1 month post

1 week post surgery

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I was unable to where a garment for the first week because my skin was too sensitive after surgery according to Yily.

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June 22, 2015
Oh my! Sorry to hear that horrible experience. So, when are you going to be able to wear the faja? and have you had any massages?
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June 30, 2015
Hi @futuremedinadoll thank u for taking the time to check my story out. I am able to wear a faja now it has helped a lot but one side of my stomach is overlapping still (the left) I am 2 months post op so I'm a lil worried it's going to stay like this... either way I've decided I'm going to hit the gym and make the most of my results and this boost of cutting off all the fat has given me. Hopefully it'll make a difference.
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June 22, 2015
Well I'm glad that you made it through surgery! So sorry that you had a bad experience. I hope that you are doing okay and are liking your results. It would be helpful to get some updated pictures...thanks! I really hope you are now able to wear a post surgical garment because they help a lot!
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June 30, 2015
Hi @helicopteemom3 thank u, I am doing so much better my wound on my leg is just about all closed up it probably needs another week (it took a whole 2 months and a week) also I am finally wearing my faja which is torture on these hot days and while sleeping at night, I must wake up about 4 times throughout the night to moan in pain and discomfort but I guess this all comes with the territory. I will post more pics . I'm not completely happy w/ my results but, from where I started I am content. It's a good advantage point for me to try and do my part now as far as exercising.