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28 year old in need of a tummy tuck/ liposuction

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28 year old in need of a tummy tuck/ liposuction

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Mari26
Hi ladies!! I chose this provider because I've seen the work he does on women I know. He does an amazing job. I'm super excited!!! I've been doing research for over 2 years now. I can't believe it's going to happen! After 3 babies , my tummy is just not the same anymore. No excercise can completely repair the separation of muscles!!
I traveled from Oklahoma on Friday(2/24/17) to Juarez, Chihuahua. I had my lab test done on Saturday morning at Quest Diagnostics in Juarez. They sent me the results to my email the same day! Awesome and only $65! Today (sunday) I picked up the originals at the clinic. We came to visit my mother in law to a town 2 hours away from Chihuahua. Tomorrow we head out to see the doctor and to get instructions on medicine I need before the surgery. My surgery date is Tuesday. I'm so ready for this!!!! I'll be getting a tummy tuck combined with liposuction on the my back, lower back and sides.

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March 1, 2017

I am checking in to see how you are doing.  

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March 1, 2017
Hi! I'm doing better than I thought! The pain is manageable. I can't wait to shower though! One step at a time. I'll post more pictures as soon as I can. Thanks for checking up!
March 2, 2017

Thank you for the update.  Hang in there and the worst part will soon be over.  The shower will feel amazing and give you some normal back again.  

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March 2, 2017
Yes! The much needed shower was unbelievable. I slept for 2 hours straight after it.
March 3, 2017

LOL, I remember that feeling so well.  

UPDATED FROM Mari26
1 day pre

Ok so today Monday I arrived Chihuahua…

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Mari26
Ok so today Monday I arrived Chihuahua around 12 noon. I called Lilia the secretary because I rang the door bell of the office and no one opened. She is the main secretary and had just left to run an errand. She came back quick and let my husband and I in. I gave her my lab test results and she gave me the prescription of medicine I need for and after surgery. She was very clear and nice. I have to start taking antibiotics today! I can't believe this is finally happening!
Tomorrow I have to arrive at 8:30am to prepare for surgery. I went to the pharmacy to purchase all the medicine which was only around $140. She said wear loose clothing, shower, no jewelry, nails trimmed, no makeup and don't eat anything within the last 8 hours before surgery. I am ready for this, enthusiastic and mentally prepared for the pain. I know this will be worth it!! Thanks to my hubby for all his support!????
One more day!!!!!!!!!

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UPDATED FROM Mari26
1 day post

1 day post op

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Mari26
Alright so yesterday was my surgery!! I didn't have a whole lot of time to take pictures. I had a mini tummy tuck combined with liposuction for $3500. They started around 10am. It took about 2 hours. The facility was not as I expected. I guess I expected a little but more. Everything went fine!! Even tho I did feel like a cow being tossed everywhere during liposuction lol. I had general anesthesia. Right after surgery I started having alot of pain where he did muscle repair. 6es I was in about a 8 pain for about an hour because I couldn't have medicine yet. I guess the anesthesia wore out pretty quick! Darn it hurt!!! Finally one of the nurses brought me a pill and injected me with the medicine to prevent blog clots. My hubby came to see me a little after that. The pain went down to about a 6. Finally an hour after that the nurse sat me up and began taking off my iv. She explained my medicine and told me to come back next Monday to remove the drain. I was up an walking like nothing. Back slightly bent and on the car by 4pm. I used a stool to get in the car. IWe drove 2 hours to my mother in laws home. Apparent the position I was in the bed back at the clinic had made the pain worsen. As soon as I started walking it felt 90% better. I didn't throw up bease of the anesthesis. I felt good. As soon as I got home I ate some veggie soup. It was amazing and just enough to make me feel way better. I've been walking probably more than I should but it makes me feel better. The only thing I hate right now besides the drain is the faja (which is too tight around my fatty legs). I was told I can't cut it because it'll cause the area that's compressed around my tummy to swell tremendously. Alright well I ended up putting pads under the faja where it is too tight.. yes it helps!! Alot. At night it was hard to sleep and trying to keep the drain from moving around.
I woke up this morning my back feels like I was just hit all over with a hammer. Ouchie! Pain is about a 5. They said this should be the worst day. I hope it is. Anyway here I am..just trying to heal. Hurry up Monday! ! I hate the drain!!

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