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Im back in Tj Surgey Today June 13, 2016 with CARDENAS IS AN ARTIST!!!! PICS POSTED... - Tijuana, Mexico

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2 years post

swell hell

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Hi all I feel much better now a days. I have learned a lot. Arm surgery and recovery is a totally different ball game. I have had my arms lipoed before 3 times to be exact, but that as painful as it was, was nothing in comparsion to this. I have some openings,, but I'm taking extra care of those areas and they are improving slowly but surely from what I can see... I will update with pic once some of my swell goes down.

Pics: my post op day 1 after surgery before all the swell set in... But if my final results are anything like my day 1, I'll be one happy lady.

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July 2, 2016
I hope your doing well! Keep us posted.
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August 11, 2016
I'm getting my Lipo and bbl surgery on the 22nd of August. I purchased the deluxe package. I'll be at the recovery house. I'm a little nervous. This is my round 1
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August 15, 2016
That is great! I hope we can chat when you arrive. I will be 8 days post-op when you arrive. Can't wait to meet you.
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August 18, 2016
Oh really....that is wonderful! Do you have any suggestions for me? I'll be there on Sunday and my Sx is Monday morning.
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August 18, 2016
Will you be in the DR, because I'll be in Tijuana.
May 24, 2017
Can you post more pics from your arm lift?
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June 18, 2017
Do you have any updated pics
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July 11, 2018
Wow her suturing is beautiful! Your incision is so even. That's gonna heal nicely
UPDATED FROM getbody
2 years post

i'm back witj Cardenas!!! Surgery today!!! June 13,2016

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Hi dolls I've been away enjoying life, and living it to the fullest. BUT I'M BACK TO HELP YOU DOLLS THROUGH THIS JOURNEY AND POST ABOUT MY MOST CURRENT SX DONE TODAY SO INBOX ME, POST COMMENT- cause its going to be a long recovery... This time I promise are will stay more connected to my RealSelf community. I had surgery early this morning with Dr Cardenas more lipo to my entire body, plus inner thighs, chin area, and Oh! yes!!! a well deserved arm life. I can't tell you to much at the moment and I excitedly waiting to see my results.

But for the who stay connected if you remember Ellie the nurse for the recovery house... Amazing is an under statement! She has to have lost more than 50lbs and that body is SNATCHED!!! I'm so happy for her, she was so determine to have the body that she wanted and didn't let anyone stand in here. She was already beautiful before, but now she is glowing ... Congratulations Jun!

I'm tired I'm going to speak with the Dr in the AM I'm not in any pain that's alarming to me, because I usually feel like I've been run over by a truck after whole body lipo. So we will see!!! Good night ladies more in the AM After I see the Dr.

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June 14, 2016
glad your not in pain. look forward to see pix!
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June 14, 2016
Thank you... No pain worries me, but I'm praying it's a blessed in disguise. Thanks
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June 14, 2016
Thank you... No pain worries me, but I'm praying it's a blessed in disguise. Thanks
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June 14, 2016
Can't wait to see pics!
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June 14, 2016
Hey girlie how are you have followd yor journey too. You look great...., but Me either!? .I'm worried about my stomach it looks like she didn't take out much fat. So idk but I'm scared and hopeful she will fix it before I lesve. We will see
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June 14, 2016
Hey girlie how are you have followd yor journey too. You look great...., but Me either!? .I'm worried about my stomach it looks like she didn't take out much fat. So idk but I'm scared and hopeful she will fix it before I lesve. We will see
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June 14, 2016
Prayers for a healthy recovery! Keep us posted on your new journey
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June 14, 2016
I will thank you for your prayers
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June 14, 2016
I will thank you for your prayers
June 26, 2016
Praying all went well and that you got the results you wanted!!
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June 27, 2016
Thank you... The swell is real, but everything is shaping up nicely.
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June 27, 2016
Thank you... The swell is real, but everything is shaping up nicely.
June 26, 2016
Prayers for your health , will write you later when you are feeling better I want to get some information about the Dr and her pricing. Also about follow up care.
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June 27, 2016
OK you can message me anytime. I can't say enough poditive things about Dr Cardenas and the work she has done for me. This is the third time, she has done multiple procedures for me...
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June 27, 2016
OK you can message me anytime. I can't say enough poditive things about Dr Cardenas and the work she has done for me. This is the third time, she has done multiple procedures for me...
UPDATED FROM getbody
2 months post

She's a very cheeeky girl !!!

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pics at 8 weeks out ... current 145lb meas... 28 waist and 40 but..

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March 11, 2014
Yes ma'am! Love it!
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March 14, 2014
thank you so do i..
March 13, 2014
Great review looking into this doc
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March 14, 2014
you should i feel she's underrated as she is really caring and loves her job, and it shows...
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May 17, 2015
This is good to hear
March 14, 2014
What a lovely transformation! I hope to look as beautiful. I'm having surgery with Dr Cardenas in June. Did you have a bbl and a tummy tuck at the same time ?
March 14, 2014
Thank you hon!! Yes. I had a TT and bbl 2 years ago. Then a year ago, I had a revision. My bbl is 2 years old.
March 14, 2014
Any suggestions on recovery ? As far as no pressure on the bottom and yet not being able to lay on the tummy... Or can you ?
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March 14, 2014
Hi I'm going to Dr.C in June also 27th. I live close in orange county but I'm gonna stay at the bcrh. What days are you going I'm looking for a sx buddy?
March 14, 2014
I go for surgery on June 23rd.
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May 17, 2015
Did you end up going?
May 17, 2015
Yes, she's amazing. I went back in December as well for some enhancement.
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May 17, 2015
Will you be posting pics? :-)
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March 14, 2014
Your before and after is unreal I hope your having a ball and enjoyinh your new body.
April 7, 2014
she hooked your body up! you look amazing, happy healing doll..