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I’m a mother of two wonderful kids, I’m 30...

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I’m a mother of two wonderful kids, I’m 30 years old, 5’2 and I weigh 140 pounds. For the last seven months I been reading so many stories and I been following so many of the journeys/stories here in realself. I been dreaming of a flat tummy for the last 12yrs. With that said, I just thought it would be fair to post my journey here, since all of the stories have help me, what to look forward to. I would like to thank everyone who has posted their stories/journey, it’s been so helpful.

I will be having a tummy tuck, lipo and fat grafting/transfer to my butt. I will be seeing Dr. Cardenas in Tijuana, Mexico. I meet with her & I love her. I loved the fact that she is a very honest person and blunt. I didn’t feel rush whatsoever, she meet with me at the last minute and I’m very thankful she took her time with me. I wanted to do breast implants too, but she did mentioned I was going to lose weight and it would be best to wait at least six months before I do my breast to get better results. I will be meeting with her again April 25th for my new tummy, lipo and fat grafting.

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April 12, 2012
You are going to be fine, I agree I still want to tey to get another 25 pounds off so that is why I am waiting for my boobs to be done, you are having the works, good luck you will be fine, listen to your docs orders!
April 12, 2012
Thank you Bejewelme.
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April 23, 2012
Ypu are going to be in great hands. Best wishes!!
April 23, 2012
Thank you Supreme 6!
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I under estimated the surgery!!! The 1st day was...

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I under estimated the surgery!!!
The 1st day was hell! I stayed one night at the hospital and went home (hotel, since I had to travel) the next day.
It was horrible trying to lay down (even do I had so many pillows) but what was worst was trying to get up. My husband didn’t know how to help me get off the bed. He called the Dr. and decided it was best for me to stay at the recovery house which was about $1000.00 that I was not planning to spent but I must admit “it was worth it”. Healing has been slow for me, It’s been two weeks and I can’t stand up straight. My body is itchy and I’m still in pain. Even do my healing process is slow is looking good, no infections, I’m not to swollen, my cut is looking good.
I must say, Dra. Cardenas is wonderful and her staff too. They took care of me. The recovery house has certify nurses 24/7 and their wonderful.
I will post pictures later.

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Oh!! Forgot to mentioned you guys can view part of...

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Oh!! Forgot to mentioned you guys can view part of the surgery on YouTube - under Dra. Cardenas.

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May 10, 2012
Soo excited to see your after pics, I have so many questions. I read a lot of reviews yet I feel alone on this new journey of mine. Im going to Dr Enrique Valencia from tj Mexico. Just woundering if you heard about him? Im getting bbl, ty, liposuction to my back inon June 22.
May 10, 2012
Hi sexylittething, I will try to post pic. asap. but you can also view part of the surgery on YouTube, under Dra. Cardenas. I'm sorry to say but I never heard of Dr. Enrique Valencia.
May 10, 2012
I know what you mean about the feeling alone, but think about it like this. This is something that your doing for yourself & I'm sure your gonna look great. I'm really happy with the results but I just under estimated the healing process.
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May 10, 2012
I am counting down my days. I had the pleasure of meeting Dra Cardenas and loved her sincere energy. That itself was soothing.

I know her corset tummy tuck style is tight. Take it slow. Is your breathing different post op lol
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May 10, 2012
when you say under estimated can you tell me your challenges? Thank you so much for this post.
May 10, 2012
Meaning, I knew it was going to be painful but even though with all the med. I was still in pain. I thought by now I was going to be walking straight, getting back in my regular.
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May 10, 2012
:-(
thanks for the vid post too. listeb to your body
May 11, 2012
wow your booty looks nice,i love her results,i wanted to go to her but i want my implants and tummy tuck,and bbl all at once but she wont do it,how many ccs did she inject into your butt
May 15, 2012
Hi Chanel7349, sorry for the delay. I wanted everything that I got plus breast implants and she didn't want to do it for health reason, she mentioned it was to much. I'm actually happy I didn't. I got 850 cc's on my butt.