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35 y/o TT and lipo to hips, arms, thighs, back and chin - Mexico
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I can't wait to have my body back after 15...
WORTH IT$6,500
I can't wait to have my body back after 15 years!!!
I had my first child when I was 20 and gained 90lbs during my pregnancy. Because I was young, I lost the weight pretty quickly, but my stomach was left with saggy skin and tons of stretch marks. I didn't plan on having any more kids and always dreamed if getting a tummy tuck but I could never afford it. I'm so glad I never did it before because I met my wonderful husband 7 yrs later and decided I wanted another baby. We got married in 2010 and
after trying for a year I finally got pregnant in 2011. I swore that time would be different, I was very active and healthy. I went to the gym 5-6 days a week and ran 4-5 miles 3 days a week. I was in the best shape of my life. I planned on continuing to exercise everyday and eat right during my pregnancy....then the morning sickness set in...All I could keep down was greasy bad for me food and exercise was out of the question. I ended up gaining 105 lbs!!!
It was truly horrifying. I've managed to lose 70 lbs but the last 35 just won't budge and I'm left with not only saggy skin and stretch marks but a nasty overhang as well. I even did the entire Insanity program and didn't lose a single pound. It's so frustrating!
I've decided it's time for my TT!
I started researching doctors about a year ago and found one near me in Northern California I really liked. I had my consult with him last Monday. I just about fainted when they gave me my quote for TT, lipo to outer/inner thighs and hips. $13,500 and didn't even include lipo to my upper/lower back and chin, that would have been another $4500. That's just not in my budget.
MEXICO IT IS!!
My cousin told me to look up Dr. Cardenas in Tijuana. She met her while staying at Beauty Care Recovery House after her TT with another dr in 2011. I'm so glad she did!! I was immediately impressed with Dr. Cardenas' reviews and TT photos. I looked into a few other doctors in Tijuana as well but Cardenas seems like a better fit for me.
I sent her an email with my photos and received a response from Fatimeh the next day stating that the dr would get back to me soon. I couldn't believe it when she called me personally 3 days later! She's sooooo nice!!! I spoke with her for a short time, we discussed what procedures I wanted done and she answered all my questions. She told me I'm a perfect candidate for TT and made some other suggestions for lipo to upper/lower back and love handles. I asked her about arm, chin and thigh lipo and she agreed to do those as well. She told me I have a nice butt! I don't think so but I'll take a compliment from somebody who makes beautiful butts for a living haha.
Immediately after I got off the phone with her I received an email from Fatimeh with my quote. $6500 for tummy tuck with muscle repair, lipo to upper/lower back, 270 degree arms, inner thighs, love handles and chin. Hell Yeah!!! She also included an all inclusive quote for $7570 that includes all my procedures plus:
- 1 night prior surgery
- Complementary Pain Pump
- One Compression Garment with Sleeves
- Outpatient Meds (Complete Treatment of Antibiotic, Pain Killers, Gastric protector, Antiseptic Spray and Post op Blood thinners)
- 7 night Post Op recovery stay at All Inclusive Beauty Care Recovery House.
My husband will be staying at BCRH with me for the first few days (extra $90 a night for him) just because I'll probably freak out if I go alone. I don't know how all these ladies do that. I'm not that brave!
I emailed Fatimeh Friday evening and told her I want the all inclusive package and that I want to schedule my surgery for April. Fingers crossed she's available in April! I'm hoping to hear back from her on Monday (tomorrow).
I just have to say I LOVE THIS SITE!!
I've been stalking Realself for about 6 months and I've learned a lot about ps. Thank you so much to all the ladies that share their ps journeys with us!!! I plan to do the same.
I had my first child when I was 20 and gained 90lbs during my pregnancy. Because I was young, I lost the weight pretty quickly, but my stomach was left with saggy skin and tons of stretch marks. I didn't plan on having any more kids and always dreamed if getting a tummy tuck but I could never afford it. I'm so glad I never did it before because I met my wonderful husband 7 yrs later and decided I wanted another baby. We got married in 2010 and
after trying for a year I finally got pregnant in 2011. I swore that time would be different, I was very active and healthy. I went to the gym 5-6 days a week and ran 4-5 miles 3 days a week. I was in the best shape of my life. I planned on continuing to exercise everyday and eat right during my pregnancy....then the morning sickness set in...All I could keep down was greasy bad for me food and exercise was out of the question. I ended up gaining 105 lbs!!!
It was truly horrifying. I've managed to lose 70 lbs but the last 35 just won't budge and I'm left with not only saggy skin and stretch marks but a nasty overhang as well. I even did the entire Insanity program and didn't lose a single pound. It's so frustrating!
I've decided it's time for my TT!
I started researching doctors about a year ago and found one near me in Northern California I really liked. I had my consult with him last Monday. I just about fainted when they gave me my quote for TT, lipo to outer/inner thighs and hips. $13,500 and didn't even include lipo to my upper/lower back and chin, that would have been another $4500. That's just not in my budget.
MEXICO IT IS!!
My cousin told me to look up Dr. Cardenas in Tijuana. She met her while staying at Beauty Care Recovery House after her TT with another dr in 2011. I'm so glad she did!! I was immediately impressed with Dr. Cardenas' reviews and TT photos. I looked into a few other doctors in Tijuana as well but Cardenas seems like a better fit for me.
I sent her an email with my photos and received a response from Fatimeh the next day stating that the dr would get back to me soon. I couldn't believe it when she called me personally 3 days later! She's sooooo nice!!! I spoke with her for a short time, we discussed what procedures I wanted done and she answered all my questions. She told me I'm a perfect candidate for TT and made some other suggestions for lipo to upper/lower back and love handles. I asked her about arm, chin and thigh lipo and she agreed to do those as well. She told me I have a nice butt! I don't think so but I'll take a compliment from somebody who makes beautiful butts for a living haha.
Immediately after I got off the phone with her I received an email from Fatimeh with my quote. $6500 for tummy tuck with muscle repair, lipo to upper/lower back, 270 degree arms, inner thighs, love handles and chin. Hell Yeah!!! She also included an all inclusive quote for $7570 that includes all my procedures plus:
- 1 night prior surgery
- Complementary Pain Pump
- One Compression Garment with Sleeves
- Outpatient Meds (Complete Treatment of Antibiotic, Pain Killers, Gastric protector, Antiseptic Spray and Post op Blood thinners)
- 7 night Post Op recovery stay at All Inclusive Beauty Care Recovery House.
My husband will be staying at BCRH with me for the first few days (extra $90 a night for him) just because I'll probably freak out if I go alone. I don't know how all these ladies do that. I'm not that brave!
I emailed Fatimeh Friday evening and told her I want the all inclusive package and that I want to schedule my surgery for April. Fingers crossed she's available in April! I'm hoping to hear back from her on Monday (tomorrow).
I just have to say I LOVE THIS SITE!!
I've been stalking Realself for about 6 months and I've learned a lot about ps. Thank you so much to all the ladies that share their ps journeys with us!!! I plan to do the same.
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UPDATED FROM skittlesrabbit
3 months pre
Eeeek!! It's really happening!!
I just paid my deposit so my date of 4/13/15 is set in stone!
Talked to Ronnie and confirmed our stay at BCRH too.
Getting my list together. Here's what I have so far. Please feel free to give suggestions!!!
Also would love hear know what you guys think of Epi-Foam. I can't decide if I'm going to use it or not.
To bring with me:
Slippers
Button down night shirt
Comfy clothes for flight home
Arnica montana tablets
Bruisestick (standardized topical arnica)
Dmso for swelling
Bromelain
Sports bra
Socks
MediHoney wound care
Kindle
Epi-foam???
Chin strap (because I'm having chin lipo)
For home:
Yoga pants and baggy shirts
Dial
Hand sanitizer
Q-tips
Scar fx silicone belt
Bed pads
Gauze
Tape
Scissors
Talked to Ronnie and confirmed our stay at BCRH too.
Getting my list together. Here's what I have so far. Please feel free to give suggestions!!!
Also would love hear know what you guys think of Epi-Foam. I can't decide if I'm going to use it or not.
To bring with me:
Slippers
Button down night shirt
Comfy clothes for flight home
Arnica montana tablets
Bruisestick (standardized topical arnica)
Dmso for swelling
Bromelain
Sports bra
Socks
MediHoney wound care
Kindle
Epi-foam???
Chin strap (because I'm having chin lipo)
For home:
Yoga pants and baggy shirts
Dial
Hand sanitizer
Q-tips
Scar fx silicone belt
Bed pads
Gauze
Tape
Scissors
Replies (24)
January 19, 2015
What is Dmso?
January 19, 2015
I've heard it's good for pain and swelling. Supposedly it also works to break up hard lumps caused by lipo. I figure it won't hurt to try it. I've seen a few doctors recommend it. I still need to ask my dr if it's ok though. Here's a quote from a doctor I read on here. He's not a quack either haha (I checked)
January 19, 2015
Ugh! The rest of my comment didn't post. Here's the quote. He's answering a question re hardness after lipo:
"In my practice, I use DMSO, a liquid which helps open redundant blood vessels in your tissue as well as decreasing the inflammation causing some of the swelling. DMSO for the body is best diluted with some products to make it okay for human tissue, as the pure stuff is used only in veterinary medicine. "
I'll admit the veterinary part made me skeptical but I researched the crap out of the stuff and a ton of people use it.
January 19, 2015
So is this something you buy or does the doctor use it during the lipo? Yes, I am looking for you to educate me so I don't have to do tons of research!
January 19, 2015
Haha no problem :) I found it on amazon too but could only find pure dmso, I'll just dilute it myself.
January 19, 2015
I found it in Gel form mixed with Aloe Vera and (good for me) made in Canada so postage is cheaper.
January 19, 2015
from reading up on DMSO is sounds like it would be a good vehicle to carry Arnica Montana deeper through the skin.
January 20, 2015
Hey! I stayed at the rest home for my first surgery. They're Awesome there! I wore my robe, sports bra and faja almost the entire time after my surgery. Also is recommend some books!
January 20, 2015
I definetly plan on reading lots of books. My poor husband is coming with me, he's gonna be so bored :)
January 20, 2015
My husband came with me too! He got so stir crazy he took some walks around the city during the day! Lol
January 20, 2015
I'm sure mine will be going crazy too! He's from San Diego so I told him he could go hang with old friends the last 4 days we're there. I'm sure I won't want him to leave when the time comes though.
January 25, 2015
Hi skittlesrabbit so happy u posted! I'm looking into the same doctor. I'm also from N.Ca.. That price is great.. 7 days at recovery house with food/ and nurse care? Does price include transportation and anesthesia?
January 25, 2015
Yeah it does. The price I listed at the top is for the procedures only and anesthesia is included in the quote. I got an all inclusive package for $7570, which includes:
- 1 night prior surgery
- Complementary Pain Pump
- One Compression Garment with Sleeves
- Outpatient Meds (Complete Treatment of Antibiotic, Pain Killers, Gastric protector, Antiseptic Spray and Post op Blood thinners)
- 7 night Post Op recovery stay at All Inclusive Beauty Care Recovery House.
The recovery house includes free pickup and drop off at SD airport, free meals, wifi, 24 hour nursing care and all food.
If you bring a companion, husband, friend or whatever, they can stay at the recovery house for an additional $90 a night and they can stay with you at the clinic the night of your surgery free.
January 25, 2015
That's awesome!! I'm going to send her my pictures!! Lol thanks keep us posted.
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