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mylifeinpink

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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  1. Bonuses- thank God for them- every year.
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    Passport

    I only needed mine both times to come back into the US- they don't make you show it going into MX
  3. The surgery changes our stomachs - not our minds. I lost all my weight in 6 months and plastics 6 months later- it's hard to see the difference every day! <3
  4. You're not nosy at all- and no I don't mind at all. I looked for people to answer my questions about all this beforehand- and everyone was so tight lipped about everything! Guess I have loose lips- oh well- Every surgery is different - it just depends on your body and what he feels like you really need. Also I wanted all if the accommodations and garments paid for before I got there- so my price was higher- I paid 8600$ So what I had done would be closer to 76-8. Please don't quote me- that'd be unfair to my surgeon since everyone is different. I may have paid more for my implants- but I can't remember. I had breast reconstruction- (mine were BAD from breast feeding, and pumping to donate for years) my glands were shot- so he reconstructed (did a FANtastic job with them) and implants, (cohesive gel, gummy bear implants) full tummy tuck with muscle repair, LIPO from my shoulders down to my bottom, (I don't wish the pain if LIPO on my worst enemy) and fat transfer with some if the LIPO fat to my butt lift. :-) any other questions just ask- I'm not shy- and I will tell you the truth. I'm 4 weeks post op- and am in the process if the after photos- I just want to do them in the same setting where I did my befores- so the photos are not up yet :-)
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    Plastics in TJ

    Advantages of “Gummy Bear” Implants in breast augmentation surgery Advantages of “Gummy Bear” Implants The Gummy Bear Implants, also known as a cohesive gel implant has many advantages to it. Following are some of the advantages that make it desirable to many women across the world. “Gummy Bear” Implants Shapes One of the most noticeable advantages of the Gummy Bear cohesive gel implants are the shape that they maintain over an extended period of time. When compared to other silicone or saline implants, it is possible that the cohesive gel implants will hold their original shape for much longer. This is because these other types of implants are subject to the laws of gravity and the individual woman’s shape of the breast. Therefore, over time the breast implant will change shape as gravity and the breast see fit. The difference with cohesive gel “Gummy Bear” implants are that they have a distinct shape, and this is the shape that the breast will conform to, not the other way around. Therefore over time the breast will still have the original shape that it did when the cohesive gel implant was originally implanted. “Gummy Bear” Implants Rippling and Folds Another great advantage of having a cohesive gel “Gummy Bear” implant is that folds and rippling is not likely to occur. This is because the implant has a distinct shape and the filling does not shift around on the inside. The tighter molecular bonds of this implant make it unlikely that the shell will collapse or that any folds and ripples will occur. No Leakage Women who have cohesive gel implants generally do not have to worry about the implant leaking inside their body. Typically when breast implants leak, it is because the shell broke which allowed the liquid to leak out. This is not usually a concern with cohesive gel implants for two reasons, the first one is that normal shells generally break along fold lines and cohesive gel implants most likely will not develop fold lines. The second reason is that if the situation arises that the cohesive gel implant shell does break, it would not leak because the filling is mostly solid instead of liquid, meaning that the filling most likely wouldn’t go anywhere. Less Scar Tissue It is possible that cohesive gel implants will leave the woman with less firm scar tissue than other implants would. This has been the case in many European procedures, however the reason is still unknown. Some people speculate that the reason is because there is less diffusion of silicone, and other people think it is because the firmness of the implant does not allow the body to contract around the implant. Whatever the reason, less firm scar tissue is definitely a plus and hopefully over time we will know the true reason for this advantage. Additional “Gummy Bear” Implant Info Saline or standard silicone gel implants are subject to the forces of gravity and shape of the breast, so that they assume the shape that the forces of the breast and the forces of gravity dictate. Cohesive gel “Gummy Bear” implants otherwise known as gummy-bear implants often maintain their shape better than other silicone implants and subsequently impart their shape upon the breast. Cohesive gel “Gummy Bear” implants have a distinct shape, and they will impart it upon the visible shape of the breast. “Gummy Bear” breast implants do not fold or ripple and they do not leak. Since the fill does not shift from one area of the shell to the other, shell collapse and folds do not seem to occur, even in long term follow up. Shell failures will occur less frequently because ripples occur so infrequently which will prevent leaks. If a leak happens to occur, since the filling is more solid then liquid, the leak will not move. Studies have shown that since there is less diffusion of silicone compared to other fillers, they have a low capsular contracture rate. Another speculation is that this occurs less frequently due to the increased firmness of the implant.
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    The easy route

    One if the MANY reasons I keep this decision to myself. I do not need to hear any negative what so ever in MY new lifestyle change, and life journey to health and happiness. It's MY life! One year out I had plastics after losing my 110lbs (now more) in 6 months.... The one thing I did make sure of was, to get a Brazillian Butt Lift and augmentation to keep it plenty large so they could kiss my Ass
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    Incorporating more vegetables...

    I would die if I couldn't have lettuce- it's a daily veggie for me. I love my greens!
  8. Lookin good. Did your surgeon have you wearing a band to push to girls down to where they belong? What kind of implants did you get?
  9. 3 Weeks post op from my Mommy Makeover in Tj, Mx with wonderful Dr Niebles, and I have to say, I love my body more and more daily!!!

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    Plastics in TJ

    Yes I sure did :-) I will be 3 weeks post op in Monday! I had it given by Dr Niebles (not associated with Jeruselem clinic) and it went fantastic! I'm a new woman!!!
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    Inner thigh lift and tummy tuck

    I'm doing amazing :-) I'm so in love with this new body! Email me if you'd like to talk directly or for info :-) Mylifeinpink at mail dot com :-)
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    Plastics in TJ

    Thank you :-) If you ladies have personal questions or would like to talk on the phone- email me :-) Mylifeinpink at mail dot com :-)
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    Ranch?

    The Bolthouse dressings are the BOMB on numbers!!! Low cal- taste great mated with a couple tsps of feta cheese! The bleu cheese is the lowest! I love it!
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    TT before the sleeve

    SO agree with you!!! TT was a breeze! Butt lift- Breeze- new boobs- breeeze...... LIPO---- OMG the devil! :-)
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    Bulges, back fat and bra rolls

    Dr. Niebles- his coordinator and contact for here in the states is Christy on here :-) Msvetrn. Tell her Missy sent you :-) Any questions or referrals- I'm here. :-)

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