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Almost Died. Not worth it!!

UPDATED FROM frankslaura82
10 months post

I Almost Died.

$5,000
I almost died after my surgery with Dr Villalobos. I developed three deadly infections, all from unsterile surgical equipment. I had 26 surgeries after my tummy tuck. It is a miracle I am alive. I would never recommend a tummy tuck or this doctor to anyone. I had to have skin taken from my thighs to close my stomach. I was with a wound vac for four months.

frankslaura82's provider

Harold Villalobos, MD

Harold Villalobos, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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Oh My Gosh! So sorry you went through that! Glad you are better. Stay strong!
Im so sorry
Wow! How scary! I'm so sorry that you had this experience.
I'm so sorry this happened to you. Thank you for sharing. May God continue to heal you as I know there are some hard days.
Thank you so much for sharing. God has you covered.
UPDATED FROM frankslaura82
8 months post

Almost lost my life! NOT WORTH IT!!

Well it has been nearly 6 months since my original surgery with Dr Villalobos and Colombia. I had surgery on February 28, 2018. Fast forward to June 2018 and I had had a total of 23 surgeries just to keep me alive after the initial three the Dr Villalobos performed. First surgery was the tummy tuck and liposuction and Brazilian butt lift. My first impressions of Clinica Fiori were that it seemed clean when you walked into the main area however the minute I walked into the operating room I begin to realize it is not a sterile environment at all. Dr Villalobos came in very casually and tossed his backpack on one of the plastic patio chairs in the operating room.
I could literally write a book about this experience. And I might. But for the sake of this review I would like to keep it short and sweet. I ended up having complications from my tummy tuck surgery. Dr Villalobos handled the complications in a very passive way. Had he been a bit more aggressive I don’t think it would’ve got out a hand the way it did. I will post pictures so you can see everything. Please feel free to reach out to me if you would like any additional information. I am writing this review in the most honest way I can because it is important for people to know the realities of plastic surgery.

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Sorry to hear of your scary experience. Where did you have your plastic surgeries? Was it Columbia?
Praise God you still have life
Thank you so much for sharing. You have been amazingly brave! Sending love and hugs. Stay strong you are an amazing woman.xx
Super scary. Thankfully you are alive and well today. I couldn’t even imagine
That’s so scary. I’m sorry you went through this!
ORIGINAL POST

36, Plus Size, No Kids- Traveling to Cali Colombia 2/26 for TT, Lipo and BBL with Dr. Villalobos

Hi! I’m new here. I am scheduled for surgery on 3/2 with Dr. Harold Villalobos. I’ll be doing a tummy tuck, lipo and BBL. I wanted breast implants and lift too but he said I’d have to do that a different time as my other surgeries would likely take the whole time needed in the OR.
I had gastric bypass in 2013 and lost over 100 pounds very quickly. That caused me to have some major excess skin issues. It also did a number on my metabolism making it really difficult to lose weight. Since then I have gained back a considerable amount of the weight. However I have a lot of excess skin still which is not helping. I am really hoping and praying that the surgery will help me take off the extra skin and remove some of the fat so that I can start getting results again on my own. I am no stranger to the gym and eating right. I am fully willing and able to commit to working out and eating right daily. That’s how I live my already.
My boyfriend does a lot of business in Cali Colombia. One of his colleagues recommended a recovery house called In Situ Recovery Hotel. I have booked the Master suite there for $70/night.
I am incredibly nervous. I have not told anybody about my surgery except for my boyfriend. I am really hoping to find some support on this app. ????

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I just had a tummy tuck & breast augmentation redo done last week.
I’m not sure that this app has a support group.

Know that you will need LOTS of round the clock help! No bending over or picking anything >5lbs for like 8-weeks! Also if you are able to spend multiple nights in the recovery hotel do it!
hey girl, good luck! ill be following ;)
Good luck. I was finally able to get a quote from him and am going to move forward with the deposit. Will be following your progress.
hi hun, sending prayers and good vibes your way! my friend went to that Dr. a few yrs ago and she looked great!
How did it go?? Hope recovery is bareable