Wow Sexi! I never knew that! I had the boobs done in 2006 and some revisions in 2007. I loved it. I have got perky girls. They look great whether I have a shirt on or off. But when your tits are up you notice that your stomach is fat and way to big. I have lost weight. I was a size 24 and now I am a 14-16. I want fit a size 9-10. I still have a long way to go and this would be my last step. I am looking forward to this. Sometimes family and friends are not supportive they are often times negative. When my husband and I decided to get my breast done my family's reaction was like why you doing that? God made you this way? Your crazy, I aint letting nobody cut me! They even told me,  I was going to die! I still went through anyways, just in secret. Today, I would never allow any one to discourag me if I feel it is the right thing to do. I understand the risks, but I have had two kids, Two c-sections and lost alot of weight. I excersie, but those marks on my belly and it sags. So I am getting it done regardless, but I want feedback on destination plastic surgery. This costa rica thing sound super fantastic to me and I want to do it but I want to be fully aware of those risks associated with these procedures abroad.

Yup. I was talking about it with my hubby again and we just sealed the deal. I just want a travel partner. I think I may have one...we will see.

unfortunately all the sit ups in the world won't repair what child births does.. your muscle spread apart and totally separate and the full tummy tuck stitches them back together along the ab wall so that you can repair what child birthing does to you..

Good morning Ladies, Boy am I glad to see a topic like this on here. Meechi- I had lapband surgery in 3/07, I started at a size 26. I have since lost 62 pounds and down to a size 16. Im still on the road to lose another 50 and then I want a FULL TT and breast lift cause My stomach is just terrible!! Its crazy how I felt more comfortable naked when I was bigger!   Sexy I know you had the full tt, how long was your recovery? Mechie to your knowledge is your insurance willing to cover any of your PS? I know alot of times if its due to weightloss you can at least get them insurance to spring for the cost of the skin removal, but then u can just add additional money for the full TT. Thanks to both of you ladies for those links to diffrent websites. I still have a while to go, but ive already been going to consultaions here and there just so i know how much more i MUST lose b4 someone is willing to do my surgery.

Meechie2cute, I say go for it. You only live once and we are not getting any younger. She's my motivation too.

If you need a travel partner I am down. 

Meechie, girl, you go for it

LuvmyLF  someone had told me once before to lose weight by getting down to the size I desire then it is best to have the surgery.

Maybe we can research this together, I want to have everything done Sept/Oct this year.

I should have lost all of the weight that I wanted to prior to the surgery. BUT once I decided that I was going to get it done I just could/would not wait 

I went for a consultation and the surgeon advise me that I can get a tummy tuck and a little lipo on each side of my hip for the sculpture look or I could just lose the weight and only get the tummy tuck.

I personally do not know anyone that has had a tummy tuck without liposuction

I got an email from them:

meechie,

Did you really say 3800??? You have a scary girl interested!  What exactly are you getting done?  How many procedures?

  Meechie2cute, I told you I am down if you need a traveling partner and have you seen Toccara  Jones body after she has lost all of her weight from Celebrity Fit club, all I can say is dayum..

Toccara Jones

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 Meechie2cute, I went to a consultation two weeks ago to look into getting a tummy tuck and the surgeon advised me I would need a tummy tuck, lipo suction on each hip to sculpture my body and slight lipo on my back, altogether he quoted me $9300 with only a 24 hour overnight stay. 

Hi Relentless,

Hello Tia,

Thank you for your interest in our services.  Dr. Garita will be happy to assist you with your dental needs.

Dr. Garita is a specialist in Implant Dentistry, Periodontology, and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.  He is also a former professor from the University of Miami School of Implant Dentistry. He is one of only three certified Dental Implant Specialist in Cost Rica.  He uses only ADA approved technology and materials.  85% of our patients come from the United States and Canada. 

We have our own lab to provide the fabrication of your appliances. Our lab is equipped with the latest technology for the fabrication of crowns, veneers, onlays, and inlays.  It is the CAD-CAM by Cerac.  It allows crowns to be fabricated in 1/2 the time with 100% accuracy.  We are the only dental office in Costa Rica with this technology. 

When choosing a dentist there are three things to look at: the doctors credentials, the brand of materials he uses, and the referrals from his patients. I will be happy to send referrals.

The cost of Empress porcelain veneers:........$350 each

You will need to stay for 3 days to complete your dental care.

Dr. Garita offers a 5% discount if you pay in cash or cashier check made out to Dr. Mario Garita.  He also accepts all major credit cards.

Dr. Garita 's office is located in Escazu, the premier suburb of San Jose. Escazu is where most tourist stay when visiting San Jose.  There are two nice inexpensive B&Bs near the office and most of our patients stay there.  The names are: Costa Verde Inn: http://www.costaverdeinn.com/ - www.costaverdeinn.com   $45 per night. Their rates include breakfast and they will provide transportation from the airport.  La Sabana, http://www.apartotel-lasabana.com/ - www.apartotel-lasabana.com $40 per night and they include breakfast.  

You will need to fly into SJO - San Jose International Airport.  The airlines that fly into SJO: American, American West, Continental, Delta, United, US Airways, Air Canada, Mexicana, Lasca.

Please let me know if you have additional information that you can send.

Sincerely,

Nora Allen

Patient Coordinator

Quote on plastic surgery:


Dear Ms. Peake:
 
      Hi;  we have been in practice for 24 years.
   
 Do you have any medical condition we should be aware
of, do you smoke?
   
 Abdomen liposuction (includes abdomen, hips and
waist) cost $1900.
   
Inner and outer thigh liposuction cost $1500.
 
Breast lift procedure without implants cost
$2800-$3200, with implants the cost is $3200-$3400.
 
The above procedures can be performed at the same
time. You need to stay for 7 days after the procedures
are done.
 
  No aspirin or Vit E 15 days prior to the procedure.
   
  All the quotes I give you include plastic surgeons
fee, operating room, anesthetist, overnight stay at
our center when needed, all material used, follow ups,
medications and garments.
   
  We need some lab test that can be done here; no cost
to you.
   
  If you pay with travelers checks, cash or a cashier
check made out to Rashi Rosenstock you get a 5%
discount.
   
      Places to stay: 
  These are hotels; 
   
    There is Marrott Courtyard about 13 minutes from
our center, depending on traffic;  very nice area with
many restaurants.
   
   > Sesteo: email:sesteo@sol.racsa.co.cr 12 blocks
from
> our center;  small, 
> cable TV; about $45-65 per room. Swimming pool, No
> AC 
> \
> La Sabana: email: lasabana@sol.racsa.co.cr 15 blocks
> from our 
> centre; nice, AC, kitchenettes, pool, cable TV;
> $50-75. 
>  
> There is one called Ambassador: $35 per day one
> block from our 
> center;  decent; Cable TV; AC; tell them you are
> coming to our center. 
> ventas1@hotelambassador.co.cr  or
bdinamon@hotmail.com; tell: 2-21-81-55; 
   
  Parque Del Lago:  www.parquedellago.com  let them
know you are comming to our center; AC, CABLE TV,
506-257-87-87  about 7 blocks from our center; Cost:
$65-75
   
  
   
Recovery places (about $70-100 per day including meals
and transportation): 
 
Paradise Cosmetic Inn: email:
info@paradisecosmeticinn.com, website:
ParadiseCosmeticInn.c
   
  There is a nurse Ana Carmona; who has been taking
care of patients for ove 10 years; very nice rooms; 
email: anadsd@yahoo.com
   
   Chetica: email: chetica@racsa.co.cr, website:
www.cheticaranch.com
 
Las Cumbress: email: lacumbre@racsa.co.cr, website:
www.surgery-retreat.com
   
Paradise Cosmetic Inn: email:
info@paradisecosmeticinn.com, website:
ParadiseCosmeticInn.com
 
Casa de la Mariposa: www.casadelamariposacostarica.com
 
  Let us know if we can be of any further assistance.
  
Rosenstock center 
VG
 
 
--- Norahcr@aol.com wrote:

I didn't have any scarring problems with my breast reduction/lift

I do have a visible scar from the tummy tuck, which I think was my fault. I did not take care of the scar the way that I should have from the beginning. I was sooooo happy with the flat stomach that I did not pay attention to the scar. I am trying to fade the scar now with every scar reduction cream/oil available

Dear Tia,

Thank you for your interest in the Luxury Resort Martino!

Currently our special offer is USD$105.00 per night in single occupancy (for our official rates please check the page http://hotelmartino.com/rooms2.htm). This rate includes breakfast, airport pickup (remember to send us all your flight information!!!!) and all taxes (16.39%).

Also included in our rates, use of the state of the art Gym, Sauna, Roman Steam Room, Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, discounted pass to the Bird Zoo and FREE Internet.
Alternatively, the same offer is USD$95.00 per night with payment in cash, traveler check or USA bankwire to our Miami account (www.hotelmartino.com/bankwire.htm).
Add USD$10.00 per night per extra person.

We can even offer you the rate of USD$150.00 per night in single occupancy including all meals (no beverage)
Alternatively, the same offer is USD$140.00 per night with payment in cash, traveler check or USA bankwire to our Miami account (www.hotelmartino.com/bankwire.htm).
Add USD$40.00 per night per extra person.

To confirm any reservation we require a credit card authorization (http://www.hotelmartino.com/fax.htm, please print, fill and fax the form to the number you will find on it). This is required only in order to guarantee the room. Your credit card will only be charged in the event of no-show or cancellation.

As soon we will receive the fax, we will email you the confirmation.
CANCELLATION POLICY:  Written notice must be received within 5 days of the reservation (20% penality).

Room preferences and special requests (i.e. bed preference, upper floor, and location) are not guaranteed, and are subject to availability at check in time.

Check-in 2.00pm

I have decided to go  in late September 2008 and of course my list of "to do's" has increased.

  http://talk.hairboutique.com/member_profile.asp?PF=54563&FID=83 - 2honest

You must know that up to 30-40% of the fat might get
reabsorbed by the body; If we are able to harvest
enough fat to store; then you have an option of a 2nd
session within a 14 month period; cost for the 2nd
session is $300.