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BA, TT, and BBL for a New Hotter Me! - Tijuana, MX

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7 months post

Its been 6 months! My tummy is still numb. I can...

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Its been 6 months! My tummy is still numb. I can feel just a tiny bit in my nipple area. Mostly when its tugged on. Anyway I feel great. I'm still very happy that I got the surgery done. My measurements haven't really changed. I do have some bumps on my scar. I've read that that's normal and that eventually go away. I'm just trying to use scar gel more often and massage.

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Salvador Pantoja, MD

Salvador Pantoja, MD

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March 2, 2013
You look good! I have a question, do u still feel that you are swollen in ur tummy area? I'm 4 months post op and doc told me a few days ago that by around 6 months or so I shouldn't be as swollen. He said it can take a year :[ thanks for ur update! Not a lot. Of pple update after a few weeks
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March 10, 2013
You look great, did you get implants with or w/o a lift. I am going to him in June. I was wondering what you needed for post op healing for the boobs.
March 11, 2013
I don't feel that I'm swollen at all. I did not have a breast lift cause I didn't think I needed it and I didn't like the scar. (Not that the tummy tuck scar is any better. Lol) I bought silicone gel circles that go on the areola and i used it for probably 2-3 weeks. I eat pretty healthy and I think Vitamineral Green had a huge part in my healing process. Here are just some of the benefits: greatly increased rate of tissue growth and repair (great for healing!), immune system enhancement, free radical scavenging and it speeds up the growth of friendly intestinal bacteria. I do not sell this fyi. I just really love this product . I put it into smoothies and have it daily.
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March 11, 2013
Oh oh I think I might get that, I'm a pretty healthy eater. I love love love fruitien smoothies. Did you use a spacer between your implants? What type of bra did you use? How did you sleep? Did you use a wedge pillow?
March 11, 2013
I slept on my side and had a sock balled up between my breasts. I only slept like that for like 2 weeks. When I was home I still slept on my side with a lot of pillows. I didn't buy a wedge but had one at the recovery house. I didn't use it all that much. I use coobie bras and Walmart has the generic version that is just as good for like $5 each. I still wear them all the time and at night too.
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March 11, 2013
I like the sock ball trick. I think I might do that.lol I am still confused on how big to with the boobs.
September 10, 2013
You look great and thanks for sharing
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1 month post

Officially one month post op yesterday. I'm...

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Officially one month post op yesterday. I'm feeling pretty good. I was able to take my first real bath which was nice. Dr said I had to wait till all of the incisions were completely closed. I'm in 28 skinny jeans. I was doing a happy dance! My boobs are still the same size. One thing that sucks is that the nipples don't have any sensation. My lower back and stomach feel numb still but I read that it could be like that for months and months. I walked to my child's school and back and it took me close to 40 mins. It felt like I was wearing a corset when I got back home. I'm still swollen. All in all I'm still really happy and it was so worth it. I'll update with some scar pics later.

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September 11, 2012
Happy to hear you are good. Don't worry about the sensation in the boobs that's natural it took about 3 months to gain mine back!!
September 13, 2012
Congrats! It looks great! I am one week postop tomorrow and I have no nipple sensation either---what is your PS saying about that? I have no sensation in my abd or lower back either and I HATE the way it feels. Well, good luck on your recovery journey!
September 20, 2012
How are you feeling these days??
September 25, 2012
How are you doing??
September 25, 2012
I'm good! Thanks for asking. I've been trying to add more activity. I washed my three dogs the other day. They hate getting wet. So just imagine me trying to pull 100+ lb dog or run after the other two. Geez they wear me out! I wonder if I could do situps?
September 25, 2012
I think you have to wait 6 weeks well thats how long a friend of mine waited and that was to do light cardio. How did your BBL come out. I am suppose to be seeing Cardenas and I have heard people are not happy with their BBL but love their TT. I am thinking of switching docs even though I know I need a TT my stomach is flat but I have lots of loose skin.
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October 5, 2012
Wrknonit. If tt is your #1 priority I say see Cardenas. HOWEVER youre roghr alot are dissatisfied wirh her bbl but love her tt
October 5, 2012
Yes I figure I better take care of my Tummy first and I don't want to have to worry about my butt...if I am not happy with my backside I will go for round 2 with Pantoja or Campos...I just worry because I don't have a lot of fat just loose skin!!
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October 5, 2012
I think thats what most are doing.
UPDATED FROM smileysjs
15 days post

I am 2 weeks 1 day post op. I'm feeling really...

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I am 2 weeks 1 day post op. I'm feeling really good. I'm at home and my kids are keeping me busy. They started school on Wednesday. I've been picking them up from school. I've also done the deed already! Didn't hurt at all. I also had to pick up my 19 month old a few times already. I've had to clean and cook and I've been grocery shopping. I'm sleeping semi flat too. I just try not to overdo it. Or if I get tired, I try to slow down. I measured myself.
Breast: 32 DD!! WOOOOHOOOO!
Waist: 29 in I still have a lot of swelling; especially on my back.
Hip: 38.. no change at all there. I'm not sure if it takes a while to see the results. Dr Pantoja puts the fat under the muscle. I have been sitting on it all this time. He may not have put enough fat.. I dunno.
I'm really happy though. I'm blessed to have made it through such an extreme amount of surgery. I really feel like eating healthy and taking all my pre-op and post-op vitamins have helped me recover so quickly.

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August 24, 2012
Happy to hear all is well...sounds like you are back at being a mom lol!! I am the same way I was feeling guilty about staying for 7 nights but I know once I get home I will have to be up and going are at least try. Take it easy!
August 24, 2012
You look awesome congrats on your new body!! Girl you rock that bikini!!
August 24, 2012

hiya smiley~ Congrats on the weight loss! I recently lost 40 lbs and feel totally amazing!!! Eating healthy along with frequent excerise takes a lot of hard work but it's certainly worth it to feel pretty again. You look nice.... HUGE difference between the before and after pictures! You have a lovely hourglass figure now :))
August 24, 2012
Thank you Kooberry. I feel wonderful!
September 9, 2012
How are you feeling these day??