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Mommy Makeover Journey - Tijuana, Mexico

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I'm 32 years old. I'm a mother of 3 girls and 1...

jenM_81February 24, 2013
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I'm 32 years old. I'm a mother of 3 girls and 1 boy. I'm just like any other person who gained and lost weight, I'm just not happy with my body. I'm getting a TT, BL with implant, Lipo on my upper and lower back. I'm still trying to decide if I should get a BBL. I know my husband would like it if I did. I decided to get my surgery done in Tijuana, Mexico with Dr. Luis Saurez @ the Cer Clinic. I chose Dr. Suarez because he is board certified, has many years of experience, I feel comfortable with him and his staff, I'm impressed with hide before and after pictures, and he is affordable. I've been wanting this surgery for a long time. I'm really excited I have a little less then two week till the big day! I'll be posting my journey, I hope to help out those who are considering on getting surgery done in Mexico. Also those who want to give me advice, words of encouragement and prayers are always welcome. Don't get me wrong I'm nerves to get surgery done in another country, away from my family but excited at the same time. My fear and nerves has nothing to do with surgery or Dr. it's the post op, I'm nerves about. I'll post by before pictures, before surgery and I can't wait to post the AFTER pictures!!

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Luis Suarez, MD

Luis Suarez, MD

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Angie_M
February 27, 2013

Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! Here's a great post from JenBob about her experience.

Please keep us posted!

rshaw
March 28, 2015
I am considering doing this also. Looking forward to seeing your pictures! !!
UPDATED FROM jenM_81
8 days pre

Just one week away!! MJ & Violet booked my hotel...

jenM_81February 28, 2013
Just one week away!! MJ & Violet booked my hotel room made arrangements for me to get picked up at the airport. So excited! I just need to get everything at home ready for me to be gone. I'm not used to people doing things for me, so it's going to be hard. I'm a stay home mom and I'm used to doing everything. I'm going to miss my four babies (12yr, 6yr, 2yr, and 11 month old) but for once I'm doing something of myself and sometime away to make sure that get all the rest that I need. Well I'll talk to you ladies soon :)

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PattyS
March 1, 2013
Hi Jen, I am considering the exact same surgery with the exact same doctor. I am looking to get a Rhinoplasty also. I am beyond belief interested on how your surgery turns out. I hope so much that you will post how things go for you, I wish you the absolute very best!! Patty
jenM_81
March 1, 2013
Thank you Patty! I will absolutely keep you posted. When are you planing to get your surgery?
PattyS
March 1, 2013
I'm not exactly sure. I'm thinking in May. I have a co worker who 2 months ago went Dr. Suarez and had a lap band procedure and she really liked the whole process. Her mother had also went to him for the same thing. She said that the nurses post op were so attentive that she wanted them to go away :). She said that everything was very clean and they were meticulous in their post op care of your wounds. She had nothing but good to say about it all and after all of her weight loss she will go back for a body lift. I am excited for you. How long are you going to be staying there after your procedure? Patty
jenM_81
March 1, 2013
I live in Northern California, so I'm staying in TJ for 4 days. After that I'll be staying with family in the Los Angeles area for a few weeks. I was really nervous at first but I met a new friend on this site. She is also getting the same thing that I'm getting done with the same dr too. I felt better after talking to her. It's nice to talk to people that encourage and support you. As it is surgery is scary.
PattyS
March 4, 2013
Jen. Hi Bet your getting really excited!! When are you leaving?
jenM_81
March 4, 2013
Hi PattyS, yes I'm really excited!! My flight leaves Thursday. I just need to finish picking and then spend sometime with my kids before I leave.
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3 days pre

It's only 4 days away till surgery day! I'm...

jenM_81March 5, 2013
It's only 4 days away till surgery day! I'm posting my before pictures right now.

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New beginings
March 5, 2013
Good luck I am going in on March 13th. I am so excited and nervous. I cant wait to get this done. I cant wait to see your results. here is to a quick recovery!
jenM_81
March 5, 2013
I can't wait to get this done too. I wish you luck, happy results, a safe and quick recovery. I also can't wait to see my results as well as yours :)
PattyS
March 6, 2013
Ok darling. This is going to be a life changer. Hello to the body that we all aspire too. Your a strong beautiful woman and this is all going to be just fine. I admire you to change. To feel the self confidence about your body that is so important. Science is there to utilize, we just have to half to have the self confidence to use it. My prayers are with you, you will be just fine. Your friend, Patty
jenM_81
March 6, 2013
Thank you Patty for your kind words and prayers :)
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ImmaJusDoIt
March 6, 2013
Wish you WELL on your surgery!
jenM_81
March 6, 2013
Thank you @ ImmaJusDoIt.
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Michoacana23
March 6, 2013
Hello Jen, how is everything so far? hope all is well
jenM_81
March 6, 2013
@Michoacana23 I'm doing well. I've been so busy so I think once I drive to the airport I'll start to get nervous. Thank you for asking I'm so excited.
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Soon2be
March 6, 2013
Best of luck on your surgery! Can't wait to see your after pics!
jenM_81
March 6, 2013
@Soon2be thank you!!! I can't wait to see myself after and post the picture too :)
Mandiee
March 7, 2013
Two more days to go yay! I know you will be happy with your results.
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