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

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I'm Smileysjs and I'm a mom of 5 kids. I recently...

smileysjsMay 21, 2012
WORTH IT$6,800

I'm Smileysjs and I'm a mom of 5 kids. I recently lost close to 60 pounds. I'm 5'3 and now weigh 136. Even though I lost a good amount of weight I still have this wrinkly pooch on my stomach and my poor breasts look sad and deflated. I figured that I might as well get the fat put in my butt while I'm at it.

I chose Dr Cardenas because her prices were great and because her and her staff are sweet, god-fearing and compassionate. This is her message to me about the tummy tuck "This procedure will help me to remove all of the saggy skin above and below the belly button but mainly to do a tight muscle repair to get a totally flat abdomen and tapered waist. I am aggressive on muscle repair, always monitoring the oxygen levels while I am doing it just to stick on the safest way. I have done 8 inches muscle repair but I can envision for you a good 5-6 inches. This will really make a major difference on your abdomen and waist.

Also I would recommend a thorough liposuction to your upper and lower back, flanks, waist and a bit to inner thighs to prevent them to sag. Definitely I would recommend a nice volume fat grafting to your butt and a bit to your hips to create a better and curvier body shape, something fine and elegant. As for breasts, I'm probably in a size A and want to be a full C.
I feel very confident with my decision. I will be going alone and plan to stay at her recovery house for two weeks. I love it because their will be nurses on call 24 hrs a day!

I haven't done any other planning/packing yet. I'm just trying to save up as much money as possible for this trip.

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Salvador Pantoja, MD

Salvador Pantoja, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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Angie_M
May 25, 2012

I will admit I get a little nervous when ladies go out of the country for such extensive surgeries. Just make sure the surgeon you've chosen is board certified in Mexico and very experienced.

I truly hope you sail through this and love your results! Thanks for sharing your story so far and good luck saving your pennies. Take care of yourself. What a journey you're embarking upon!

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3 months pre

So now that my review has published, I can finally...

smileysjsMay 26, 2012
So now that my review has published, I can finally add some pre-op pictures. I've emailed my family doctor to see if he can do my labs for me (no response yet). I get days where I feel like this money could go to better use. It's a lot of money. I have cut down on a lot of expenses, even sold my cell phone to come up with this money. A few years ago I was going to get a breast augmentation. But in the end, I ended up taking the kids to Disney World. When I was heavier, I didn't feel like going out of my house. When my kids had activities I would sit in the car or go home. I never felt good about myself. Since losing the weight, I feel like I've shed my cocoon and am ready to fly! I look much much better. I'm in a single digit size! I doubt I'll tell anyone about the surgery. I'd rather no one know and my results be natural. I will eventually have to let one family member know so that hopefully she can help watch my children while I'm gone. My son says that he sees nothing wrong with me and that I don't need the surgery. My oldest two are worried about me.

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uniquelynoone
May 27, 2012
Yes please make sure your dr is certified. Good luck!
It's been long Enough
May 28, 2012

They worry because they love you.. Thats a good thing :) and there is nothing "wrong" with you but this is for you...not them.. I read your review and could totally relate. I have a photo I found of me sitting on a horse.." I dont know who was bigger..me or the horse"  I know the feeling

 

Now about telling people. I told very few people and NO ONE I didnt mention it to  has a clue. My sister knew about the TT and BL. but not about the implants so even in that I understand..
smileysjs
May 29, 2012
Yes she is board certified. I feel comfortable going to Mexico because I have family there and I can speak the language pretty well. The doctor and her staff all speak english.
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So for different reasons I had to reschedule my...

smileysjsMay 31, 2012
So for different reasons I had to reschedule my surgery for August 15th. Which is great for me..it means my surgery will be sooner! But I was told by the surgeon that I needed to get labs done 2 months before leaving. I've looked all online and when I add up the different tests it comes out to over $300! My family dr charged $200 for only 3 out of 7 of the tests. Dr Cardenas does offer labs there the day before surgery but if something were wrong with me; I might have to reschedule my surgery and I'd lose $$. I have to get these tests done: CBC, Chem Panel, PT &PTT INR, HIV, Hep C, HEP B, PREGNANCY TEST
Anyone out there know of a good cheap places to get your labs done?
I also realized that because I have to get my blood tests done in June that means I have to wean my youngest now. :( I hadn't thought about it too much; thinking that I'd wait till the very last minute.
Anyone used the Vitamedica pre and post op vitamins?

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