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Soon to be Robles Barbie (4/16/14)!!! TT, BL & Lipo

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I have been wanting a tummy tuck and breast lift...

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VAbeauty
WORTH IT$5,800
I have been wanting a tummy tuck and breast lift for at least 5 years now. i have one 12 yo girl, who is amazing and its so sweet of her that she does not believe mommy needs anything done!! However, I am 5'2, currently 180, have lost over 60 pds, and will lose more weight b4 surgery and surgery is mandatory! I been searching, reading reviews, and viewing b4 and after pic of Dr. Robles work and I have concluded that she will be preforming my procedures.

I requested a consultation online on Feb 21, 2014 and received a reply almost right away from "Laura" (Dr. Robles's Serv Assistant). Which included all the vitamins I should start taking (View photo). And also requested me to follow photos of my body areas I wanted to "fix". So I followed the photos and received a reply again right away with a quote of $5200 (lipo on waist, back, arms and fat transfer to butt + tummy tuck) or $5800 (Tummy tuck, breast lift + lipo on sides) because it is not medically recommended to exceed 5-6 hrs in surgery time. I decided I wanted the $5800 package.

On Feb 26, 2014, I Western Union $500 for my deposit. I texted and emailed Laura to advise that I had forwarded my deposit, in order to hold the surgery date I requested. I finally received an email response about 2 days later. At that point I had grew scared and offended because I figured they had my $500, and had stopped responding, would not answer or return my calls. However, finally when I received an email, it was explained to me that they were not in office due to Dominican Holiday. So I was relieved to finally hear something back. I then request to change the initial surgery date I had requested and I was able to do so.

I booked my airline ticket which was $527 incl insurance to arrive in DR the day before surgery on the 15th. I am excited yet still very concerned because the communication and responses take longer. However, I'm remaining hopeful and have began taking all my vitamins. I ordered everything online from walmart and amazon.

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Walkiris Robles, MD

Walkiris Robles, MD

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March 5, 2014
Congrats on weight loss. It aint eady I know. You are going to look beautiful!
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March 5, 2014
lose4life thank u so much! No its not ez but i am much happier and healthier and can not wait until I reach my goal!!!!
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January 25, 2015
Nice!!!
UPDATED FROM VAbeauty
1 month pre

Becoming less concerned, but......

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VAbeauty
now when I call Laura's cellphone, I am starting to get an answer which is a major relief. $500 is a lot of money to send for a deposit then have to worry if this is legit or not. So now that the communication is starting to pick back up, I am starting to be less concerned. However, I've asked twice for Laura to send me an email with my updated surgery "safe date" email just so Im confident and certain that my updated surgery date is confirmed, yet I have not received the email yet :( But both times when I spoke to her, she verified that her have me down to come in on the 15th and surgery on the 16th.

I will be starting today with (2 and days) which means I will be working out twice a day!!!! Yes I said twice a day!!! I have a male and a female friend who have done this and they have lost a rack of weight in no time! However, of course, ur meals and water intake much be on point as well! It definitely takes commitment, determination and motivation but I can do this!!!

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January 25, 2015
Yay!!! You got this!!!
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February 19, 2015
I am scheduled for the April 16th as well. I cant wait!!!
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1 month pre

If there is anyone else scheduled to have their procedure during Apr 15-26.....

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If there is anyone else scheduled to have their procedure during Apr 15-26 please let me know. We can be each others support team! I have a friend who plan to come down, however, she brought to my attention that Easter sunday is that following weekend:( But she might still come drop the following week after!

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March 5, 2014
Congrats on your decision! I am scheduled for April 14th for my surgery. I am nervous and excited!! At the end of this journey I hope we all walk away with new confidence and self esteem that's through the roof! I am counting the days! Best of luck to you!
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March 5, 2014
thx DawnMarie12 !!Oh wow, our surgeries are 2 days apart!! We will soon be on the "flat side" !!! Best of luck to you as well!!!
March 5, 2014
We are scheduled for same day! So excited for us both. So impressed with your workout commitment, 2 a days are rough. WE CAN DO IT!
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March 12, 2014
Hi jo1119 I am so excited for us also! R u getting everything together for the big day?? Cant wait to see ur results!!!
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March 5, 2014
You've already lost 60 pounds, so I'm sure you can do this last bit! You might want to check out this forum thread about surgery buddies. Take care and please keep us posted on your progress!
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March 12, 2014
Hi Angiemcc Thank u o much for the info. I will definitely check out this forum!! And I will keep u all posted on my progress!