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Extended TT, BBL, Lipo to Entire Back, Flanks, Waist, Abd., Inner Thighs - Mexico, MX

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I am in my mid 40's, I have a 21 yr old daughter,...

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I am in my mid 40's, I have a 21 yr old daughter, and 8 & 9 yrs old boys. I am Asian. Ht 5'1", wt. 118lbs ( I gained 8 lbs for my BBL). I am having my surgery this Tuesday 10/1/2013. I chose Dr. Cardenas because she is the Queen of TT, and as I've read on RS reviews that her after care was great, not perfect but better than other surgeons. I already met her 3x. First, when I inquired about different surgeons in TJ. I had my lab works done at Kaiser, but my Hg was too low, so she told me to take more Iron with Vit.C. After a month I went back and had my Lab works done at her clinic (it's cheaper than her in the US). The third time was last week, I had EKG & another lab work, Hg is at 13, so I donated 500 cc of my blood in case I need it during my sx ( I am usually anemic), paid my DP for my sx and my stay at BCRH for 6 nights. Dr. Cardenas and her staff were so friendly and accommodating. I love these people :)
Preparations before SX:
Medications, supplies, exercises, etc. I've also been drinking a lot of water.
I will list everything when I have the chance, so I can also help others to recover fast.
I am a nurse, and I heard of the Hyperbaric O2 therapy( for faster recovery), I suggested it to Dr. Cardenas and she agreed about it. She even told me that the hospital near her clinic is offering it & she can get me a discounted price. She recommended me to have at least 2 to 3 therapies before my sx and 3-5 after my surgery, plus the lymphatic massages.
I had 1 O2 therapy done yesterday ( San Diego), then I'll have my 2nd tomorrow in TJ. I'll be staying at the Recovery House tomorrow ( Ronnie offered me a free night stay at his facility before my sx if I will get the 6 nights package), and they will drive me to my sx area on the 1st at 8 am.
I'll posts some pics after my sx.
Wish me luck, and requesting some prayers please. THANK YOU!

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Carmina Cardenas, MD

Carmina Cardenas, MD

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September 30, 2013
Good luck on yur sx
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September 30, 2013
Best of luck!!!!!
October 1, 2013
Thanks
September 30, 2013
Best wishes!!!!!!! Happy healing!!!
October 1, 2013
Thanks a lot.
October 1, 2013
Good luck!!
October 1, 2013
Thank you
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October 1, 2013
Wishing you luck!!
October 1, 2013
Thanks :)
UPDATED FROM San Diego3220
Day of treatment

day of my becoming a Cardenas doll :)

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Im having my sx today at 8am. Ill take my shower before Carmen will pick us up. I have my mom with me. We stayed here at Beauty Care last night and the staff are amazing and the food is healthy and yummy. Our fellow Cardenas dolls are so friendly and helpful. I packed too much, that's what they told me...lol...So, im planning to let my mom bring my other stuff, that are not needed, back when my BF will pick her up this Wednesday. We are 6 ladies here right now, and their results are beautiful. Cant wait to see mine :)

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October 1, 2013
Your are in great hands! Ttys. :-)
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October 2, 2013
Goodluck!
October 3, 2013
Thank you
UPDATED FROM San Diego3220
1 day post

after sx

San Diego3220
The sx yesterday went well. I had my own blood transfused due to slight hemorrhagic episode inside the ER. ( donated my blood a week before surgery in case of emergencies like this, I 've been anemic, and my Hg is low). They test my Hg this morning, it's 8 so I had another blood transfusion $180. Went back to Beauty Care. My first time to get off the hospital bed, and goodness! ....I thought my pain tolerance is high...but....oooohhhh boy....that's painful!!!! When the nurses put me to bed, I screamed .....lol....they immediately gave me the pain drip, that helped a lot....We ladies.... really need to suffer all this! Sacrifice. ...to be beautiful :)

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