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    I'm seriously considering going to Mexico for a tummy tuck. I simply cannot afford to use my plastic surgeon here in the states again, and I've seen excellent work come out of Mexico. Does anyone here have experience with plastics in Mexico? I'd love to hear who you used, how much, results, the whole experience. I have no idea how to get started on this, so any help is appreciated.
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    Default Re: Tummy Tuck

    Hi Katrina,

    I had a great contact with Dr Alvarez's team when looking for a bariatric surgeon in 2015, he has a stellar reputation. I still follow him and this blog might help

    https://www.endobariatric.com/weblog...astric-sleeve/

    Here is the contact details for the plastic surgeon

    http://www.perfectaplasticsurgery.co...ecta&section=3


    HW : 150 kgs
    09/02/2014 : 142 /1st apt
    01/20/2016 : 134 /surgery
    01/30/2016 : 130 /1st post-op
    02/27/2016 : 126 /2nd
    04/23/2016 : 118 /3rd
    07/16/2016 : 109 / 4th
    10/01/2016 : 103 /5th
    01/21/2017 : 98 /1 year post-op
    February 2017 : 100 lbs lost
    07/22/2017 : 96
    10/21/2017 : 93
    12/22/2017 : 91
    01/02/2018 : 96!! regain (medication)

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    Default Re: Tummy Tuck

    No experience; but I'm sure you will do good vetting of any facility in terms of # of complications or infections. Maybe someone knows a good medical tourism site. You are very brave! I do agree about the cost stateside; and many of us don't have (and I'm grateful) a true medical need, so I guess it is elective.
    [I]HW: 240 lbs SW: 199 lbs GW: 140 lbs

    1 MO = 167.0 2 MO = 156.4 3 MO = 148.4 4 MO = 140.6
    5 M) = 136.0 6 MO = 130.0
    1 YR = 122.0 2 YR = 140.00 2.5 YR = 139
    Happy with my weight; happy with my size; over-the-moon with my health!

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    Turns out I'll probably just stick to my surgeon here at home - the one who did my lift and augmentation. After a couple of online consultations, the price isn't any better at all. I was told that I only need a mini lift and no lipo. They want $4,680 for that with a 10 night stay. That doesn't include airfare. A mini with no lipo with my PS is only $5,000. However, after speaking to the finance lady in his office, she says only 2% of their patients qualify for a mini. A fully tummy tuck is 6k with him. I still feel that is much better than trying to travel and be away from home for so long. Also, I'm surprised it's only 6k, thought for sure it would be closer to 8 - 10k.

    So, I'm saving up my pennies! Not an easy task since I don't work, but I'll get there eventually.
    No pre-op diet
    Day of surgery 11/4/14: 5'4" 213lbs
    1 month: 187
    2 months: 171
    3 months: 155
    4 months: 148
    5 months: 142
    6 months: 136
    7 months: 131
    8 months: 125
    9 months: 120
    10 months: 114
    11 months: 111
    1 year: 109
    1.5 years: 105
    2 years: 108
    2.5 years: 102
    3 years: 113
    4 years: 115
    5 years: 115
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    Default Re: Tummy Tuck

    I'm surprised that the cost is that high out of country; hmm. Always best to check out the tried and true as well. Saving well that's hard whether you work or not, these days. We're retired and on fixed income, so I hear ya about penny pinching.
    [I]HW: 240 lbs SW: 199 lbs GW: 140 lbs

    1 MO = 167.0 2 MO = 156.4 3 MO = 148.4 4 MO = 140.6
    5 M) = 136.0 6 MO = 130.0
    1 YR = 122.0 2 YR = 140.00 2.5 YR = 139
    Happy with my weight; happy with my size; over-the-moon with my health!

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    Default Re: Tummy Tuck

    Quote Originally Posted by Katrina View Post
    I'm seriously considering going to Mexico for a tummy tuck. I simply cannot afford to use my plastic surgeon here in the states again, and I've seen excellent work come out of Mexico. Does anyone here have experience with plastics in Mexico? I'd love to hear who you used, how much, results, the whole experience. I have no idea how to get started on this, so any help is appreciated.
    I did the TT here in the states with a local doctor for several reasons but the main one was being close in case of complications and I also didn't want to be stuck in Mexico away from home for a week



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    Default Re: Tummy Tuck

    Hi Katrina, just checking in to see if you had your tummy tuck yet? I'm seriously considering this myself. Just worry about getting the time off of work. -Mara


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    Hi, Mara. No, I haven't had it yet. I am still saving, and probably only halfway there.
    No pre-op diet
    Day of surgery 11/4/14: 5'4" 213lbs
    1 month: 187
    2 months: 171
    3 months: 155
    4 months: 148
    5 months: 142
    6 months: 136
    7 months: 131
    8 months: 125
    9 months: 120
    10 months: 114
    11 months: 111
    1 year: 109
    1.5 years: 105
    2 years: 108
    2.5 years: 102
    3 years: 113
    4 years: 115
    5 years: 115
    6 years: 117



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    Default Re: Tummy Tuck

    have my surgery scheduled for august. used to weigh 425 pounds. I have been looking at different surgeons in mexico. I am going with my local surgeon in the area for my boobs and stomach this time. my insurance is covering the skin removal on my stomach plus labs and anesthesia. I have to pay for the extras like the double muscle repair and I also am getting extensive work on my boobs along with implants. I have a little over 4 grand put aside and will be taking a loan from my pension to pay the difference. with out the insurance the cost would be about 17-18 grand for boobs and stomach. I have to pay about ten. I am grateful that insurance is covering something but I still would need to get my face, legs and arms done after this. looking into mexico for my arm and thigh lift. my face I most likely will get done here.


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    Maral, that's awesome that you're only going to have to pay 10k for boobs and stomach. My lift and implants cost 10,500. I so wish I had thought to get the tummy done at the same time so I could have saved on cost. I was just so damn excited to get my boobs done finally that I never even thought about my belly. Now I've pretty much resigned myself to not ever getting my tummy done. I spent all my tummy tuck money on a jetski.
    No pre-op diet
    Day of surgery 11/4/14: 5'4" 213lbs
    1 month: 187
    2 months: 171
    3 months: 155
    4 months: 148
    5 months: 142
    6 months: 136
    7 months: 131
    8 months: 125
    9 months: 120
    10 months: 114
    11 months: 111
    1 year: 109
    1.5 years: 105
    2 years: 108
    2.5 years: 102
    3 years: 113
    4 years: 115
    5 years: 115
    6 years: 117



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    Default Re: Tummy Tuck

    Katrina, jet ski will make lots of great memories.... <3
    [I]HW: 240 lbs SW: 199 lbs GW: 140 lbs

    1 MO = 167.0 2 MO = 156.4 3 MO = 148.4 4 MO = 140.6
    5 M) = 136.0 6 MO = 130.0
    1 YR = 122.0 2 YR = 140.00 2.5 YR = 139
    Happy with my weight; happy with my size; over-the-moon with my health!

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    Default Re: Tummy Tuck

    Hi Katrina, just checking in to see if you had your tummy tuck yet?

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    Good luck

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