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I'm 36 yrs old, am 5'2 and weigh 128. I'm having...

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Flaca212
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I'm 36 yrs old, am 5'2 and weigh 128. I'm having sx at vanity next week and was hoping that some of you can give me some tips like on what to bring or vitamins to take. I have not received anything from vanity, I didn't even know I was suppose to be taking vitamins. I've had a boob job 5 yrs ago and didn't take anything then, they didn't even do blood work. But I had a blood work done about 4 months ago at my physical so I think my RBC count should be good.

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April 30, 2014
omg. they didn't even take your blood work? they're really bad about contacting you before surgery. did u call them a few days prior? thats what i did. we are a very similar body type! i was 5'3" 133 lbs. i don't think fisher will operate on you without your blood work being done unless you have the results from the previous test because he checks those results before operating. idk maybe they're booked and too busy to care anymore. all those vitamins and such are optional and up to you. don't go crazy wasting all your money on stuff. the only medicines you will need after surgery are the ones they prescribe you. in addition, i took benadryl because it helped with my puffy face after surgery. i know a lot of girls say it helps with itchiness from the lipo (don't worry its not serious). ALSO, buy surgical gauze pads at the store. you will be leaking from one or two incision sites for a few days and you don't want to bleed all over your garment.
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April 30, 2014
Thanks for all the info! I looked at your pictures and you look amazing, I may just show him yours. How much did you weigh the day you did your surgery and before you started gaining weigh for the surgery. I originally weighed 116, so I'm up to 128, when I scheduled I was 124 and he wanted me to gain more. But I cant even fit in any of my clothes anymore. The Benadryl sounds like a good idea!
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April 30, 2014
What about the prescriptions? When do they give them to you?
May 1, 2014
the prescriptions are given to you when you get out of surgery so its good to have someone to be able to drop them off/pick them up for you. they hop you up on other meds while you're there so you'll be fine because the prescription will be ready in about an hour at walgreens. i was 112lbs on my first consultation! crazy. i went from 112 to 125 then he still wanted me to gain more so i went up to 133. none of my clothes fit me either! i was soooo depressed about it. to be honest, i don't know if i'll be able to fit into any of my stuff now after surgery but its just something that comes with this surgery. rather shop for a new better body than dwell on not being able to fit into my old clothes. i was scared to gain weight, i figured i wanted modest results so why did i need to gain so much weight? but, after surgery i really understand why its important. you will lose it all anyway and 30% will get lost so you really want to have extra fat to spare. i looked pretty fat before surgery and when you get out you are really swollen and still feel like a cow, but now that everything is healing, i look so small!! i don't even think i could go back to weighing 112 or even 120. I'm still at 133 (i think because of swelling and stuff) and i feel good about it. it doesn't bother me. fisher is a great doctor! he will take the body shape you have and work with it to give you the best results! you're going to look amazing!!
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May 1, 2014
He did a bbl on one of my good friends which is the only reason I am putting up with this office and she looks great. I'm staying at their recovery house (by myself) so Im assuming they will have my meds and not make me ride around with a stranger all doped up to get them filled. They are picking me up from the airport too and haven't heard from them either. Ahhhhhhh. Pray for me. I will upload pictures soon. Thanks again!
May 1, 2014
no problem. good luck!!
April 30, 2014
sorry for some reason i read that you were going in tomorrow not next week. they'll probably schedule u for labs the day before you go in to surgery. they did that with me. 4months ago doesn't suffice. i had mine done a month before and they told me it was no good. also, the only vitamin i bought/took is bromelain in combination with drinking a lot of fresh pineapple juice. i healed pretty well.
March 19, 2016
How long do you have to stay at the recovery house?
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May 1, 2014
They really don't want you taking any vitamins 1 to 2 weeks prior to sx. Iron pills are fine. Drink plenty of pineapple juice and eat pineapples.
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May 1, 2014
Good Luck...tell them to send you your pre-op instructions.....I was told by Jessica my coordinator Vitamin C & Iron are to be taken. Can't wait to see pics :)
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May 1, 2014
Supplements to take 1-2 weeks before surgery: - Vit A (to fuel immune system before surgery); - Vit C (to increase wound healing); - Bromelain (to help with swelling, also found in pineapples); - Arnica tablets (starting 2 days before surgery to help with inflammation); - and Slow Fe (a high-potency slow release Iron thats easy on the stomach, also found in oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp, sardines, turkey, beef). Also, be careful with sodium intake, as sodium retains liquids..... What To Buy Before Your Brazilian Butt Lift --- http://www.realself.com/guide/brazilian-butt-lift-preparation-guide ....Hope this information helps! :) Good luck with Dr Fisher!
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May 2, 2014
Thank you, Great info! Wow that list is extensive.
October 19, 2014
Kudos.... The bbl list was on point and what I needed to prepare for my journey. Thank you so much
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May 2, 2014
No problem :)
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October 19, 2014
Good! :) I'm glad it helped you out. ;)
UPDATED FROM Flaca212
7 days pre

Miami in 8 days!!

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Heard from my sx coordinator and the recovery house coordinator today to confirm all the details of my stay! I'm excited and feel at ease since I read many reviews that say they have to wait days on call backs. When I get there I will start posting pictures.

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May 1, 2014
Thank you ladies for all the advice!
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May 1, 2014
No problem! :) Congrats on your upcoming surgery!
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May 1, 2014
Welcome!!!! I can't wait to see your results!!!
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May 2, 2014
Thank you!
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May 5, 2014
Good luck its so soon
May 5, 2014
Good luck my dear... I'm planning for mid July. I live 2 hours from Vanity. We're same height and I'm a year older than you and 10 pounds heavier. I'll pray for speedy recovery. You will do fine. God bless :)
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May 7, 2014
Thank you, I will make sure to follow your journey and i wish you luck
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May 9, 2014
You will have a great result then. He told me he wished I would have gained 10 more lbs
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1 day pre

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When I first booked my surgery I asked if I could do my labs before I came and the coordinator said no it wasn't necessary. I'm always preparing for the worse, like what if my lab values were too low, but she said it was uncommon and just come the day before. Wellll on Friday (one week before my sx date) this lady calls and says u need to have your labs done before you come so we don't have to reschedule you in case you labs are too low because it has happened with out of towners. She said I could wait Til I got there but I was taking a chance. Now this was Friday afternoon so I couldn't drop what I was doing. So I had to wait Til Monday and vanity still hasn't let me know if they've received my labs and I leave tomorrow at 4:30 am. And I have called three times and texted my coordinator and still waiting ............ It's almost 6pm

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May 7, 2014
Do you have a copy of your Labs? Your pcp should have received the results. You can call you pcp and have them fax your results to Vanity. I made sure I had copies with me just in case vanity said they didn't have anything. I was not taking any chances.
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May 7, 2014
It was so last minute I had to go to lab corp, my PCP couldn't get me in
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May 7, 2014
I'm kind of surprised vanity didn't tell you to make sure you get your Labs done 12 before your scheduled surgery. I got a pre medical clearance and labs done. That's what they normally tell everybody to do if you have insurance and a pcp. Keeping my fingers crossed for you girl!
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May 7, 2014
*12 days before*
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May 7, 2014
Thank you!! I will keep updating my status as I get new info so that hopefully I can make someone elses experience more pleasurable. I just chatted with someone online and said my results were fine and sorry they didn't call me back. Sent myself a copy if the conversation just in case
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May 7, 2014
That's good.
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May 8, 2014
Nop they told me it would be done the day befor Sx which suprised me...why fly to miami only to find something wrong
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May 7, 2014
Hey!! They would have called you if there was anything wrong with your results... Best wishes Hun!!!!
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May 8, 2014
Hope everything turns out okay! Good luck!
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May 8, 2014
Am sorry for that they told me the same thing, hope all goes well..did you go for evaluation??
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May 9, 2014
I'm here. Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. Will update my status as soon as I'm well.