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After Two Kids I Wanted my Body Back - Mexico

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Well it has been a LONG recovery. I had my surgery...

Emmalou11
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Well it has been a LONG recovery. I had my surgery in Tijuana Mexico In December. The doctors office was very busy they didn't have time for my consult the day I arrived so had to come back the morning before surgery. I felt a little rushed but the doctor made me feel better. I stayed at the Lucerna which was a beautiful hotel. My surgery went well I had a lot of pain two days post op I was in my room crying I called the doctor and he said he would send a nurse but she didn't show up another patient who could speak Spanish spoke with a nurse and was able to take my husband to a pharmacy and get me the right medications. At around 2 weeks after my tummy tuck incision opened and leaked fluid for about 8 weeks. I was swabbed for infection and it came back positive for ecoli. I had some more antibiotics and it healed up nicely. My breasts incisions started spitting stitches at about one month post op every morning I would find another stitch poking out, it caused my T to open up on both sides and around my areola. I ended up loosing a bit of my areola which will need scar revision. It took about 3 months for everything to heal up. Now I am almost 6 months and feeling great I am back at the gym able to run around with my kids again. Aftercare was difficult as I couldn't get back to Mexico and the doctors In Canada were giving different instructions on dealing with my complications. I still get sore if I do too much and swell a lot but that's part of the healing process. I am able to wear a bikini for the first time since having kids and not be self conscious about my stomach.

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Juan Pablo Cervantes, MD

Juan Pablo Cervantes, MD

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June 4, 2015

Thanks for sharing your story. It sounds like your recovery was a bit of a roller coaster ride, but ultimately you're happy you got the surgery?

June 4, 2015
It was a horrible recovery but yes I am 100% happy I had the surgery.
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June 4, 2015

Good for you!

June 4, 2015
I am so sorry to hear what you had to go through but the pic of you in your bathing suit looks awesome. How long were you able to stay at the Lucerna before going home...do they provide aftercare?
June 5, 2015
Hi there , I expect sorry this happen to you. Luckily it seems that you are getting on top of everything. Xxxxxxx Ime going to follow your story for support and inspiration. I had tt,Br,liposuction on 14/5/15 All going great then day 14 got infection ended up back in hospital just arrived back from Thailand on wed. Going to be a slow process healing..... Infection in tt. Left breast.. Splitting in right breast ???????? Fun fun fun NOT...... Although I can not say anything negative the dr fantastic....the hospital and nurses were more than wonderful xxxx
June 5, 2015
Good to hear you are doing good. Your results are fabulous. Thank you for sharing. I have my surgery with Cervantes end of July. staying at the Beauty Baja Recovery Boutique. It is really nice and affordable. All meals included and much more. Please post more pictures as you get better.
June 5, 2015
Do you have any before pics?