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Thank you! For me the no bad reviews always make me think! But I have a consult with him and hopefully all will go well.
I have never seen a bad review on this doctor. I was just reading on another site a woman who is just 3 days post op with him now on Mexico. She is so incredibly happy!!
I guess its quite common to see the swelling after plastic surgery because of incisions made during surgery. This prompts the body to flood the surgical areas with fluids, white blood cells, and other chemicals to start the healing process. so don't get panic and stay calm.
- Hi all, I had RNY gastric bypass in 2002. With the help of Keto ive.gone below goal and have saved enough for plastic surgery. I have been looking at surgeons in Mexico and Dr. Galvez was recommended and I have yet to find a negative review. Has anyone here had surgery or experience with him? I'm nervous going out of country and want the best result. I'm super impressed with the pictures on his IG but still nervous! TIA. Sw:332lb . Gw:132lbs Cw:118lbs
I had my brachioplasty as soon as I got to goal. It was way back in 2009 and I think I paid $4000 out of pocket. I had to do it for my mental health.
I would not expect many people to donate to your gofundme. Work on improving your credit score and look into getting a loan (a higher score will help you get a lower interest rate). Cut back on your living expenses where ever possible. Where there is a will, there is a way.
Congrats on your success. Good luck on your plastic surgery journey!
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
I had a brachioplasty and lower body lift 3 years after gastric bypass. It was not paid by insurance. I had these surgeries done in Monterrey, MX in Feb 2020. I had a great experience & results, and the cost was a lot less than if I had it done in the U.S.
yes - I had one. I'm not sure what the cost of the arm lift itself was because I had it along with some other procedures that day, but when I first started researching plastic surgery, I was told (by people on bariatric sites who'd been through it) to expect $8K-10K per procedure, although that was three years ago so it may be more by now. I did four consults and found that guesstimate pretty much rang true. You could probably get it done for about half that if you go to Mexico - but I wanted to stay fairly local.
I paid out of pocket. I think most of us have to as most insurance policies don't cover plastic surgery unless you have some medical issues with it that can't be resolved with standard treatment - such as chronic rashes that don't respond to anything else.
My surgeries went great. I stayed down in Monterrey, MX for 3+ weeks (my choice) and was very well cared for by Dr Sauceda and his nurse Paty, including visiting me everyday in the hotel after I was released from the hospital. I had no complications. One day, I suffered from a food allergy after eating at Starbucks but Dr Sauceda came over right away and gave me some medication to resolve the hives. He's an amazing healer.
My scars look good except they're a little red and raised due to how my skin heals from injury. So I'm going through laser treatments (Excel V, Fraxel) and injections with a phenomenal dermatologist to improve their appearance.
I'm also thankful I was able to have my surgeries and recovery occur before COVID-19 lockdowns were initiated in the U.S. and Mexico. I'm really enjoying wearing summer clothes this year!
No, insurance did not cover my breast lift. My plastic surgeon said insurance will only pay if a certain amount of fat/tissue is removed (as in a reduction). Perhaps if you have a history of documented skin infections and treatments due to the excess skin you may have better luck.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
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