I'm Back from Monterrey
Hi all, well I am back from Monterrey. I had the lbl, tl,bl/ba and arm lift. I am very disappointed in the placement of my belly button as it is now shaking hands with my girl parts. I cannot wear the bikinis that I was planning on wearing now. The rest of it went well and I have to say that Dr Sauceda did a great job on my breasts considering I almost lost both of them, due to the old implants that had capsular contractions and both had ruptured. The old implants were the first made by Dow Corning and were so much thinner in texture, runny silicone and thin bags, so I sure hope anybody who still has those will get them removed as soon as possible. He almost didn't put any implants in because of the condition of the breasts, he had to remove more breast tissue than expected, he said he never saw such a mess before. I was on the table 13 hours. I admire his work on those. Also had the arms which really do hurt, but the worst thing is that on the 5 hour flight home my right thigh incision broke open about an inch, he told me to keep the neosporin on it and it will heal in about 4 weeks. I have to say the worst days for me was the first and the second, on the third day I was ready to move to the hotel. He supplied me with a toilet riser and all meds and dressings. He came to see me each day and he is the most caring and kind Dr. I have ever met. You will not meet a better Dr than Dr Sauceda. I would do it all over again, I have to remember that I am not young and my skin is thinner than young peoples so he had to work very carefully. My dear husband went with me and took great care of me, dressing my incisions, helping me up and dress and going out to get food for me. I also may have a little tummy overage but we won't be able to tell for 6 months due to the swelling.
I have to say my only regret is the belly button. God Bless Dr Sauceda for my new breasts and the excellant care, you would never find a Dr like him in the States. I will type more later. I haven't been able to sit very long to read the other posts so I hope all of my surgery buddies made it thru ok and are recovering nicely. TTYL, Carole
12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.
I am so excited for you!!! Thanks for sharing your excitement with all of us!!!
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RNY- 12/04/06 with Dr. Matt Glasock
LBL - 4/28/09 with Dr. Rene Recinos
I went onto his website and it's quite impressive. There are some prices listed there. I was quoted here for a TT and Arm Lift - almost 14K. I need it all. Arms, face, tummy, thighs, butt, breasts - etc etc. I will never be able to pay for all of that here in the states.
I will be looking for pictures of how I want my cut. My gf has a beautiful tummy after a TT. Maybe I can take her after pics.
12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.
Big hugs and healing wishes are being sent your way. I am scheduled with Dr. Sauceda for July 8. I will be having a lbl, inner thigh lift, tummy, B augmentation and arms. I have to travel alone, since dh will be watching the kids, so I will plan on staying a while in his clinic. Would you mind emailing me privately with your price? I would like to compare it with mine. I will def make sure he understands I want my bb moved up, and as Kathy said, she said she thought her arm incisions would be more in the middle, hidden, rather than in the back of the arm, visible from behind. I look forward to seeing your after pictures. BTW, how long did you stay, and any tips for the plane ride home to avoid popping those stiches? Thanks, Diane.
on 6/18/09 2:10 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
I'm curious, did you have the Thigh Lift with the long incision to the knee?
Sorry to hear the BB is not where you'd like it but it sounds like you are very happy with everything else...so glad to hear it.
I'm getting ready to have a LBL with butt augmentation and the Inner Thigh Lift (looong incision, my legs/thighs were real big so I have lots of flabby skin) and I'm worried it might be too much at one time. If you can do that and your arms and breasts I shouldn't complain. I guess I'm most worried about how the butt aug will feel, especially on a flight home. ouch!
Wish you a smooth and speedy recovery!
Thanks for sharing.....hearing your experience gives me great hope for my own.
Ruth