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mylifeinpink

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  3. Posted

    WOW... WOW ...WOW... !! YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!!! I have the exact same before pic! I would love to have your body now. I love the way the lift and implants turned out. I think your breast look natural. Can you tell me what size implant you had? Such a great job your Dr. did.

    Thank you thank you thank you! I LOVE my new body! All if it- and mainly because it's so healthy now! But I do love my boobs the most! Okay maybe tummy too- but I love these boobs so much! The makeover was perfect for me- and that's who it was intended for- and I think Dr Niebles did a fabulous job with the mess I have him!

    The implants I have are a specific kind- that I sought out- and they were placed a specific way- and there are so many variables on implants that no two ever end up being the same! Mine are 350cc Gummy bear/cohesive gel implants that are harder to get in the states- you can get shaped ones so that you maintain that natural teardrop appearance- and I LIKE that a lot!

    I rave about my boobs all the time! They were a huge part of me before I lost them- and they are a huge part of me now! I used to be a 44ddd now I am a 34ddd :-)

    Here is me now in a promotional photo for a breast cancer awareness event at a photo studio

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    I hope it shows up <3

    Missy

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  5. Posted

    I just wanted to know if anyone on the forum has used Dr.Yanez in Tiajuana? If so how did Your surgery go are you pleased with the results? If you have before and Afters can you share Them with me. I am ready to do the reconstruction phase' date=' and I want to gather as much information as I can. Thanks ahead of time for your help.[/quote']

    I'm not sure you want to hear it- but if you do I will PM it to you- why I did NOT use him- and why after putting my deposit down- I took it back and went with someone else. If you don't want to hear it- I totally understand- if you do- send me a PM.

    <3 best of luck!

  6. Posted

    Just curious - is there a charge for wifi ? is it available in room ? and how good is it ? - it's going to be fairly important given the fact my phone likely won't work so it's my only source of communication and entertainment. Any info greatly appreciated

    No it's free- but don't count in it- I just got back from there and we had it in our room only about 20% of the entire time- and it boots you off about every 5-7 minutes!

  7. Posted

    Girl' date=' Dr Niebles' business is going to go through the roof with results like yours! Does he have a website? It's going to become difficult to get an appt. You may have said this already but, what was your total cost?[/quote']

    No he doesn't have a web site- they were working in it when he did my surgeries ;) I told him he really needs one ;)

    My total cost was different than what most would be because I had some extras added into my cost. But for my breast reconstruction, implants, Tummy Tuck with full muscle corset repair, Lipo from the backs of my shoulders down to my tush- then my fat reinjected back into my tush for my Brazilian Butt lift, (and my extras) it was under 9000.

    Thank you- he does a great job- in my eyes he's an artist!

    <3

  8. Posted

    New questions about the MM with Dr Niebles!!!

    Thank you~ I will try to answer best I can for you~ Everyone is different though, and everyone's body is different, pain threshold, recovery time, Protein intake, etc......it's all different! So keep that in mind when asking others about personal stuff, I mean info about the Dr is usually accurate, and doesn't vary much......but other items DO vary! :-) If that makes sense!

    You had a facelift and nose job~ I would not trust anyone to do my face so you are already ahead of me. My face is probably going to have to stay how it is, because I won't let anyone touch that! Again just a personal preference!

    Was I ever awake?

    Yes, again, things are going to vary, because my surgery took longer due to the condition of my breasts being so bad, and he was short one person in the OR, so my 8 hour surgery turned into a 12 hour, and I think they brought me in and out maybe to make sure I was okay, also I get sick under the anesthesia, so I think he brought me in and out so that I would not get so sick when I came awake at the end, and I didn't get sick at all this time. I did with the sleeve though.

    Could I feel pain~

    Yes, again, it will vary...everyone is DIFFERENT. I had a spinal I think in addition to the sedation they had me under, and the left side did not take, and every time I woke up, I could feel him sewing my left side up on my TT....I told him, and he went to the right side, and they put me back under, I think that happened like 3 times. It didn't freak me out like I thought it would, I was awake talking to the anesthesiologist (she was the only one in the OR that spoke English) and I would tell her to go tell my husband that I was okay, because I was due to be out of surgery hours ago, and I knew he was a crazy mess waiting for me (NO one spoke English at that clinic)....and coordinator was no where. (One of the reasons I would not suggest that particular clinic, but I swear by the DR himself!)

    Are my nipples where I like and even~

    Yes, look at the first post in my original post. You'll see how terrible my body was, how bad my measurements were off and you can see that things ended up right where they should be. I LOVE my new body. My nipples and breasts weren't exact when I started, and they are not exact now, but they are WONDERFUL and besides they are sisters, not TWINS! <3

    Is my scar thin and small~

    It fits under my skimpiest bikinis, and my skimpiest Victorias Secret panties and garters that I wear. So yes, I think it is great. BUT I stayed on a very high Protein diet, and followed Drs orders to a T, and never cheated, kept it clean, didn't touch it, wore my compression garments, etc. I healed FAST, and he thought it was due to a good diet, and following orders as well as him doing a great job! So again, those things will vary person to person, EVERYONE scars SO DIFFERENTLY. :-) Mine fade, so I expect these will fade also. My breast scars are already nearly invisible. I was instructed not to use lotions, potions, all that crap, and I didn't, but I know MY skin, and again, I was faithful about doing what he suggested.

    Pain, how was it?

    Read through this post, and you will see about my pain...... search the lipo.....that was the killer for me, and the only place I still have pain! Not dreaded pain, not severe, but just a little when I sit for too long.

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  9. Posted

    Thank you so very much!!! I FEEL SO GOOD now! SO Healthy!!! On this day, my life could not be any happier (unless I won the lottery of course!) <3

    Much love!!!

    Thank you for sharing your experience!!! You're a great inspiration and motivator for a healthier lifestyle!!! You're a beautiful young lady inside and out!!! Keep up with the great success journey and looking forward to learning more of your dedicated success!

  11. Posted

    Yeah' date=' you heard right. My little brother really wants my stomach to come home in a jar. I don't know why, he's just weird! But I might actually ask them to bag it up post surgery. Has anyone had this request? Did any surgeon let you have it?[/quote']

    No - but wait until you have plastics and they cut the outside fat rolls and stomach off----- it's quite a site- looks like an under sea creature ;) tell him to wait for that!

    <3

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  12. Posted

    I never saw his name come up on here anywhere. Does he have a coordinator that can send you anything? I had Dr. Illan and his team was excellent. I had the best time and you can read my blog if you want.

    www.sistersleeves.blogspot.com

    Good luck on your research!

    Sherry from VA {{hugs}}

    We decided she's going to Jerusalem for her surgery, I trust Dr Almanza. This gentleman just started at that hospital that's why there was no information on him at all~ He was brand new. Dr Almamza did my sleeve, and we are taking her there.

    Congrats on your sleeve! Best of luck to you! <3

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  14. Posted

    Hi Sleevers!

    Has anyone experienced noticeably bad breath since your surgery? I don't know what the issue is. However' date=' this is really a problem for me. I'm to the point where I don't want to get too close to people! Dag nab it![/quote']

    Your body is in ketosis- you're losing- enjoy it :-)

    ;-)

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  15. Posted

    So i live in a fishing town where you can fish all year..its a staple up here in northern bc. What i would like to know is the amount of fish in oz we should be able to eat? Im hoping its a good Protein source too cause salmon veggie Soup is delicious!!

    I'm 15 months out- I can get 2-3 at the very most 3 of a nice dense piece of fish.

    I realize it's less than others, but I don't push my tummy, or try to eat more. I stop when I'm full.

    Usually it's 2 or under.

    LOVE fresh fish!!!

  16. Posted

    What was every ones weight before?? I went in at 203 and came back at 205' date=' I was sleeved on 7/31 the doctor said not to weight till two weeks later to have a more accurate response. I am still very swollen I had no gas pain but my stomach is severely swollen still, I also did come back to work today.[/quote']

    254 day of surgery.

    Today 142.

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  18. Posted

    I was 274 going into surgery on 7/29 and now I am 7 days post op and weigh in at 258. Is this the normal rate? Still not getting my full Protein in but I do have an appetite. I am on full liquids/stage 1 baby foods. Anyone else experience a loss like that or is it because it is the first week?

    I came home 20lbs lighter.

    I got to my goal of 110lbs lost I'm about 6 months. Take advantage of those golden and precious losing months!!! Before your metabolism catches onto your lower intake. You will struggle to lose every pound after that. Be happy for the loss!!! <3

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  22. Posted

    Thank you so much. I was really starting to stress out. My lower belly is pooched like those cute pregnant skinny girls. I was so flat when I came home from the hospital. Now? Not so much. :-/

    Just seriously stay on your protein- because a couple lbs WILL sneak on quick and it will go right there!!! You'll be able to see it too.

    But yes the swelling should subside soon.

    I still have a little in my back off and on where they did the lipo- and that's the only pain I still have.

    You're doing awesome girl!!!!

  23. Posted

    Yep, I'm 4 weeks ahead of you, and mine just stopped swelling daily last week~ this is the first week that I have not worn my prescribed compression garment~ I still wear one when cycling, but that's just for comfort~

    You should start noticing a slow down pretty soon, BUT everyone is so different, so in your bodies time. My Dr told me, and I have read it can take 6-12 months for the swelling to go away completely, and I have read longer in some.

    <3

    Missy~

    I had a corset trunkplasty with Tummy Tuck muscle tightening on May 28th. I am now almost completely healed but I keep putting on Fluid (Water weight) and right now my belly is noticeably swollen, lower & upper belly. Has anyone else had this problem?

    I always swell more when I don't wear my binder or Spanx style body suit. Is this normal?

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