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Better Late Than Never! - Miami, FL

UPDATED FROM FutureOrtegadoll
1 month post

5 1/2 weeks post op

FutureOrtegadoll
$4,500
I'm 5 weeks & 3 days post op I feel pretty good I'm up & down with rather I'm happy with my results. But one thing for sure 2 things for certain my body looks way better than it did previous to surgery. I haven't started working out yet so I believe once I do my results will be better. I'm going for hour long lymphatic massages now started off doing 30 mins. I don't wear my garment anymore I just wear flexees I couldn't take the garment anymore:( my butt is measuring 45/45 1/2 waist 32 1/2 gotta get this waist down so working out is a must. I called spectrum yesterday to see when I could sit they were surprised to hear that I still was not sitting at 5 weeks. I could sit after 2 weeks lol. So yesterday I sat without my bbl pillow let me tell you I was so happy for some odd reason its very uncomfortable when I sit on soft surfaces but I feel alright on hard surfaces. My sides are still a Lil sore I get really itchy at night my skin feels a Lil tight on my lower back but so far so good.

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 21, 2016
Hi what did you get done? What was the name of the recovery house you first went to? Happy healing
April 21, 2016
Hi Future, I really like your results. I have noticed that you have more projection now. I have been following you and your journey has kept me encouraged about mine. Initially I didn't think I had enough projection, but it seems to be getting better. Thanks for sharing
September 9, 2016
Happy to hear this so sorry I didn't see this sooner my notifications are all messed up. Who did you go to and do you like your results?
September 9, 2016
Hi Future, I went to Ortega at the end of March . My before looked just like yours and I told him I need hips and projection. My hip area went from 43 to 48 and now is at 47. I have a review and yes I love my results! BTW I wear a waist trainer all the time except for when I go to sleep.
September 20, 2016
So happy to hear that
April 22, 2016
Im happy to see that your starting to like your results! I had my surgery on April 5 the and I am very worried about projection! Your story has been helping me Long the way
September 9, 2016
I feel so bad im just seeing this....how are you feeling now? So happy I could help let me know if I can answer any questions for you
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August 31, 2016
Girl!! How are you doing! Lost your number I wanted to check in!
September 9, 2016
Miami babe hey girl I'm going to send you a private message I have so much to update you on lol
September 9, 2016
Sorry I'm just now responding my notifications are all messed up I had a bbl and I stayed at Miriam landlord recovery house total disaster but I ended up leaving going with a sweet lady name Andrea let me know if you have anymore questions
UPDATED FROM FutureOrtegadoll
20 days post

Day 20 post op

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Just wanted to keep you ladies updated. My measurements are 43 33 45 I feel 80% like myself the skin on my lower back is still a Lil tight when I bend but that's pretty much it. My butt is soft I was worried at first but my buddy from Oregon that had the surgery as well has been very helpful with keeping me sane about this damn healing process lol. I didn't wear my garment yesterday for like 6 hours because I took the kids to a bday party at chuck e cheese & the garment makes my butt look soooo huge so I just went wit my real look lol. My body looks nice in clothes(jeans) im hoping it stay this size. I'm a day away from the 3 week mark & boy let me tell you this recovery process is a lot. I got down a few times just being in the house not able to go nowhere or sit I was a wreck. But I'm better now just counting down the weeks I go back to work & can start sitting & driving then I will be satisfied. Oh just to let everyone know I called spectrum last week & was told I had 2000ccs put in each cheek. I don't believe that one bit due to the fact she said he took out 4 liters of fat so it's impossible that all 4 liters were good fat. I just think she was trying to get me off the phone. So any who that's all for now I'll post again in another 2 weeks.

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April 3, 2016
I'm loving your results you look fantastic. But about your after care from Spectrum, I'm not liking the way The people at Spectrum are treating the girls that come there after their surgery. It's like We got your money and and your surgery is done know don't brother us until you want more surgery (spending more money with them). It's making me want to not got there any more.
April 4, 2016
Hey doll u look sexy ... im so sorry u had to go thru this unpleasant esperience.
Tha ks for sharin it in details with us
dnt give up u look amazing still
I wouldnt be going to this surgery or using their after care facilities
they just dnt seem professional enough and hav th tendacy to lie abt stuff just to get u off their ass.
N that nurse God will sure deal with her .
God bless n ur family
stay healthy lov u [RS bleep]
April 7, 2016
Thanks love, I definitely encourage anyone that can go with someone to do so because your whole experience will be way better. I can't speak on all the recovery homes but the lady Miriam Landford is evil & a liar. She's not even a nurse just says she is so you will feel comfortable paying her 200 a day fee smh. If you don't have a place to stay I know a sweet lady name Andrea I stayed with. I can give you her info. Good luck with journey
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April 5, 2016
Hey lady, im glad ur healing and recovering well. I wish you all the best with ur new body body.
April 7, 2016
Thanks love
April 6, 2016
I really feel for u bcuz a Si
Liar thing happened to me (different doc) but I paid what they charged for the entire BBL and got maybe 40% results promised. I had many times contacted doc about this and got played badly. I've been depressed since and this was aug 2014. It's now apr 2016
April 6, 2016
I put my story on rs somewhere (I can't navigate well on here yet) but I didn't post pics yet bcuz I'm embarrassed still about the whole experience. Never thought I'd feel so manipulated by a professional doctor tht been practicing for over 20 yrs
April 7, 2016
Omg girl sorry to hear that...I would think that if you weren't satisfied the doc would do round 2 at a discounted price wtf. That has to be depressing because we aren't rich so this [RS bleep] is an investment that we expect to gain from so for your doc to have no sympathy or try to correct what he did is bs. But girl keep your head up & hopefully you can save to do it again I heard the 2nd round takes way better. That's exactly what I plan to do if my results don't turn out Right.
April 7, 2016
Thanks love, and yes I was so mad I hung up on them like don't lie to me if you don't have the answer than say that. Very unprofessional but I'll tell you this please follow your gut. I wanted to switch from Ortega but didn't want to lose my 500.00 deposit but my results are not what I wanted but I'm liking them more now but still not what I was expecting to pay for. So I hope your results are amazing & he does a good job on you.
UPDATED FROM FutureOrtegadoll
15 days post

Post op day 14

FutureOrtegadoll
Today I am 15 days post op...I took those pics yesterday finally got my garment. I'm solo happy with how it makes my butt look hopefully it will help with the shaping. I'm still in a 2x garment after surgery I was in a 3x. I'm not really concerned with my waist right now because I know I can work on that I'm more focused on shaping & keeping the Lil volume I do in my butt lol. Its all about the booty to me. I feel damn good compared to how I felt just two weeks ago just tired of laying on my belly not being able to go any where. Thats the down side for me right now. Other than that my waist is at 33 today my butt is measuring 45 was 44 probably all the chicken dressing & cornbread I had yesterday & today lol. I have to eat healthy I just don't know how it sucks but I'm happy about my butt measurements. It definitely needs shape but for now I won't complain. 0 pain I go for my 2nd massage tomorrow:)

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