can't wait to be flat again! dr here i come.... - Dominican Republic

Hi Ladies and Gents,
Let me first say that from my perspective, the surgery was the easiest part of this process. I had very little pain if any. Mostly discomfort and fatigue. I also what to tell everyone that Dra. Robles and her staff are truly the best. I was approved for my leave by my employer however, they also use a third party to approve whether you get paid or not. Well, I was pretty much out of it after surgery so when I checked my email I noticed they were requesting some info. I emailed the original form the doctor's office completed. I forgot to update the dates. Originally I was going in March or early April. On some parts I updated some I didn't. So when they approved me I did not notice they only approved three weeks paid. Not until the fourth week when I checked the olé bank account and noticed I was partially paid. I immediately became completely awake and started checking my email. I went back to their original approval and from there went to the site. Low and behold, they were requesting more information to pay me for all of my time off. Sister has to get all her ends. So I re-read the approval and focused on what they needed. I contacted Laura and explained what I needed. Granted I felt the urgency to contact Laura, Dr. Gonzales, Dra. Robles and Virginia. I emailed and Whatsapp everybody I could think of. Laura responded via whatsapp that she was on it. The info was faxed and was approved. I thanked everyone and gave Laura her props. To me, this shows that they don't forget about you after you're gone. They could have easily ignored me and I would have stuck out of luck. But no everyone responded and while I was still Whatsapping Laura, she had already responded to my email. It made me appreciate her more and Dra. Robles.

When I was stalking RS, I read many women complain of swell hell. To be honest, they didn't look too swollen to me. Just slightly puffy. Well huntay, let me tell you...PLEASE FORGIVE my ignorance. Swell hell is alive and annoying. You start out somewhat flat then by the end of your work day you are so swollen and uncomfortable. I couldn't walk right. Now I truly understand.

The faja. Thank God my building is very cold inside. All this t-shirts, faja, bras, etc. SO hot and a pain in the azz. I still can't sleep on my sides. If I slip and sleep somewhat normal, I wake up still and sore. So I still sleep sitting up. Anybody got tips please inbox me. Also, I haven't lost much weight but my fat percentage has gone way way down. It makes me think something is wrong with the scale. The weight is going down without me doing much. I just wished I lost weight like some of the other divas did. Massages are going great and they are very helpful.i apologize for not posting updated pic. I will soon. Ttls

Hello Ladies and gentlemen. Let me say first off, anyone who is brave enough to get this surgery deserves a medal and a prize. It has been quite an emotional journey. Its true what they say, you swell so much sitting at your desk. You have to try to walk as much as possible. I walked some but it must not have been enough. I swelled so bad it hurt. I couldn't wait for my lymphatic drainage massage that week. It helped tremendously. I finally got my second stage garment. I had to chase down the postman to get it. I'm so tired of not being able to sleep like I used to and this swelling is annoying. But in spite of all that I'm hopeful. I finally got my nerves up to completely remove my belly button bandages. I still treat it but it don't need a bandage. My tummy tuck scar is smoothing out and I rub rose mosquetta oil on it and apply silicone strips once the oil dries. I'm satisfied with my results although I think my breast a too big. I'm definitely not used to 'tig ol' bitties.' R Kelly fans know what I mean. Ladies I need a nap sometimes when I get home. I took one this evening and now I can't sleep. Well good night. I'll post pics next time.

Hey tummy tuck sisters! The one ADVICE I'd give is please drink your water and eat your pineapples. Swell hell is very real. I just had another massage and I was counting down the minutes until I was off the see the massage wizard. I feel so much better now. My swelling is mostly in my lower belly but it's very tight.

My new garment should be in today. Now I'm like a hawk at the window waiting for that delivery truck. I'm in pain too. But I'm optimistic about recovery in spite of swell hell. Well I'll update more later.