J.Cross

Sweet pea! you look great, and I'm glad you were able to get that kind of service.

I really don't think there is a time limit on seroma's. But you are at risk early on post op. I followed the rules of my doctor, no trying to be super woman or early sex. You just need to make sure that you get a good post op PS or PCP that will work with you. Don't assume your PCP will take care of you. Mine was none to happy about me going abroad and sent me to the hospital.

I wanted to post this for those of you going abroad for reconstructive surgery. I know all to well about needing the skin removed and wanting to feel normal again. But I am putting this out there, when you go abroad "as I did", you have no one here for post operative care. It is very important to at least line up a PS to go to afterwards. Trying to remove stitches and trying to wing it on your own...it is crazy. Then also remember the pain meds abroad are almost nonexistent! I was given tramadol for pain, it's like taking alieve for a Migraine...it just doesn't touch the pain. Then there are other actors like seromas that you are not aware of. This is when the body forms a sort of blister when it is trying to protect you. It can be small or it can be very large. Mine was very large, I ended up going to the hospital and sent home, then sent to another Plastic Surgeon who basically took pics of me and and asked me questions about my experience, Then sent me home. I should've had drains put in, but I was so embarrassed I waited it out. Little did I know that the seromas could turn into bursa which is scar tissue, that may cause serious complications. Please, I am not telling you to not have the surgery. I am saying be proactive and contact a surgeon near home and see if they will take you on as an aftercare patient. If I had been told this I would've saved myself a lot of pain.

I had my surgery on Friday, I am doing fine. Can't wait to get home!

Had my mommy makeover and the heartburn is awful. Wish I would've read this post I would've brought some tums.

Thank You for sharing that information with me! I am trying to think of everything I might need when I go and when I come back. The flight is a long flight for me because I live on the East Coast. Were there things you took that you wish you hadn't. Also was there anything you wish you would've taken and didn't? The closer I get I keep wondering if I should pack early then go over everything right before leaving.

Wow you look amazing! I am scheduled for my surgery on The 30th in Mexico. I am excited to move on to the next chapter, but not looking forward to the pain!! I keep hearing how you can't stand straight and are hunched over for weeks and you are standing tall! Congrats to you!!

It depends where you go, several hospitals do financing. I am paying upfront.

Thank you Sweetpee! I am having a TT breast lift, Brazilian butt lift and Lipo. I just decided this evening to go to a different doctor. Dr.Juan Luque. I had my flight booked and everything with Dr Yanez and I changed my mind this evening. How are you doing? What did you have completed? How long was it before you felt ok? I have many questions...I could go on and on. I am not afraid of Mexico I am afraid of the pain!!

Scheduled my flight for Nov 29th, let's get the show on the road! Ready to get on with the next chapter of my life!

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, and I want to gather as much information as I can. Thanks ahead of time for your help.

I started my journey at 279 lbs. on 12/05/2012, I am 5'6 3/4" tall, I was a size 22/24 depending on the clothes, I wore a 3XL shirt and sometimes they were to small. I am currently 173 in a size 11/12 pants and a med to lg blouse. I still have about 20 lbs to goal weight, but I do believe that this is mostly excess skin. Looking to have TT and breast lift soon. I need a full body lift but can't afford to do it all at once. I heard many stories of inexpensive surgeries abroad, I am currently looking into all of them. I had my sleeve in Tijuana with Dr.Almanza and I was pleased with his work. I wouldn't change a thing except doing it sooner!

I am not sure what your experiencing, but I never had any leg ailments with exception of my body holding water right after surgery several days. I would get into see a doctor and let them figure out the cause.