True, I saved 10k for my surgery just in case. I am booking my Airbnb, overnight nurse, driver, massages today. Then I have to pay the plane ticket and start buying the supplies. It COST !!!
@@qu33nj52 I ended up not going, I was diagnosed with breast cancer late summer last year so I postponed it! I'm doing much better now but giving my body a chance to completely heal.
Thank you so much for the informational video. I figured I’d need at least $10,000 extra just in case. You broke everything down and I appreciate it. Overall I hope you’re happy with your results BTW, love the purple lipstick on you. Now let me go watch more videos on your surgeries. Thanks, love. God B look ess❤️🙏🏾❤️
I love your videos and personality. You are so graceful towards those who try to throw shade. I’m a recent Tributo customer, and yours was one of the first I watched when contemplating whether to purchase. I’m 10 weeks post opening, and I see a difference daily with this garment. Please keep creating content.
I’m So Excited ❤️ I’m Going To Her Too ! My Surgery Is August 19th 🗣 I’m So Ready To Feel Confident Again 😻 UPDATE: Since Covid I Had To Postpone My Surgery & I’m Switching Doctors As Well. Keep A Look Out I WILL Be Doing A Video Of The Whole Process 💞
Excellent Vlog I Really Enjoyed How Through You Were. I Just Had MY Lipo 360/BBL Done 3/2/20 ln Miami. So Happy YOUR Journey Went Well & YOU Look Amazing
@@LoveFranchesca 🤣🤣🤣🤣Yes, We Sure Are. Sis, l Do Have 1 ? What Made You Choose International Surgery Vs In The U.S.? Was lt Anything Other Than Pricing?
Wow , it’s worth it . I can’t believe what I’m hearing and watching . You look good . I’m glad I follow this journey of urs . Thank you so much for sharing . Glad you made it back home safe
Honestly, kudos to you for being alert and cautious at a Dominican Airport. I only speak from experience, but as a foreigner, you will be subject to a lot of potential scamming or price surges over there. Even though the initial surgery was not expensive, the adds on may probably be close to what you would pay in the states.Btw, you look gorgeous! 🤗🤗
I had labs done prior to going to make sure my hemoglobin was god enough. The recovery house was good. It was just small so there wasn’t much room to walk around. I didn’t see any mice at Rocio Ortega. I stayed in the smaller home so it was only about 8 females, 1 nurse and 1 doctor.
Thanks for the info! ❤ I've watched all of your videos, they're so informative. I'm scheduled for November 🥳 question, how did you keep in touch with family while in DR? I'm trying to see if I need to by a SIM card or if facetime etc. via wifi will work. Any advice?
Hey, just watch both of your videos and I am also planning on doing my surgery with Dr. Medina. Wow, you did the surgery right before the pandemic lol, you got lucky. I have now decided to proceed with my plan and wanted to know did you tell them your occupation? I'm an RN too. And also, did you add the pre-traveling supplies cost you spent on this total?
Aww thank you for replying. I know it may come out eventually. But I was thinking she will charge more as people think RNs makes soo much money lol. You look great. Now I’m even more excited as I was able to see your journey and results.
Heyyy , how long before you feel like you fully recovered and were able to return to your every day activities. I go to her in July and I'm just trying to think forward. Thanks so much !
I wonder why people were saying you had to stay 30days??? And you couldn’t bring your own blood for a transfusion? I thought that option was available?
Could you talk about the recovery. I’m planning to have this. How do you sleep? Pain level? If you could do it over would you still do both or one first, if the second is your answer which one would you prefer?
Lisa, Pain ls Relative To Each Individual. Not Saying There Was No Pain But lt Wasn't Anything Unbearable. All l Kept ln Mind For MY Surgery Was "l Asked & Wanted This So l Have To Endure." And Truthfully I Didn't Have Much Pain For Me It Was More Soreness Than Anything Else. Now Just Like Sis Said "Sleep ls Horrible Because Your Body ls Like What The HELL Is Going On???? I Will Be 6 Weeks As Of 3/13. And My Sleep ls Just Returning Back To Normal.
$250 for that? Do you know how inexpensive that really is over there? It’s cheaper than buying Tylenol here. SMH. I’m from DR but don’t live there & I will be going there as a resident not a tourist. You know why that bag for the pain was clamped? Cause they were stealing. Charging you for it but not using it. My peoples do shit like that.
You got charged less? My in-laws are from DR and one is a doctor so I was thinking of having her go with me so I don’t get screwed over. Also, did you need a blood transfusion? I’m noticing a lot of people needing that. I’m not about that at all
hi thanks for the info ,i have an appointment on 21st April hope things goes well. my question is did you go with someone and did the person also stayed in the recovery house.how much did that also cost
You're not getting a BB-TUCK (chin, arms, thigh, etc. included) for near that price in the states, especially when you ADD everything else (supplies, recovery, massages, etc.) to it Smh 10k for everything is deal. I wish the states had this pricing.
Just to get a BBL in Miami is 7000 but you still have to pay for Airbnb or recover house, massages, the medicine etc so it all adds up to probably $15000 ...DR is cheaper it’s $8-9k in total including the BBL & extra .
You brought the total amount in cash in your purse??? Id be scared the customs officers in DR would jack me for my money. There was no issue with all that cash?
You could have done your surgery in the U.S. Most places have Lipo 360 + BBL starting at $4500. And is Dr Medina board certified. Please be careful next time
Ive done my research. You can too. And I also got a tummy tuck in addition to the BBL and lipo. Not many surgeons in the US will do all that at once. And if they do, they’re not as good.
True, I saved 10k for my surgery just in case. I am booking my Airbnb, overnight nurse, driver, massages today.
Then I have to pay the plane ticket and start buying the supplies. It COST !!!
This is the most thoughtful video. Thanks for the pricelist of everything.
Love this very detailed. Ppl tend to neglect to inform of all the extra fees!
Hey lady! I too live in the DMV area, going for my surgery with Dr Soto in the DR in January 2021 so excited and your video was very helpful.
Great!
I plan to do with Dr Soto as well on January as well... I’m waiting on my quote.
I m doing my search what is the name dr Soto
Hi Kola how was dr soto?
@@qu33nj52 I ended up not going, I was diagnosed with breast cancer late summer last year so I postponed it! I'm doing much better now but giving my body a chance to completely heal.
That’s a good price & glad that all went well for you
Crowned Virgo thank you
Thank you so much for the informational video. I figured I’d need at least $10,000 extra just in case. You broke everything down and I appreciate it. Overall I hope you’re happy with your results BTW, love the purple lipstick on you. Now let me go watch more videos on your surgeries. Thanks, love. God B look ess❤️🙏🏾❤️
Loved the flight tips.....I'm looking at flights and setting charts now and you where right on time.
Yay!!!
Hey lovely lady thanks for your information. Early next year am going to do my tummy tuck with Dr Medina. Well done 👍🏽
I love your videos and personality. You are so graceful towards those who try to throw shade. I’m a recent Tributo customer, and yours was one of the first I watched when contemplating whether to purchase. I’m 10 weeks post opening, and I see a difference daily with this garment. Please keep creating content.
Thank you so much!
I’m So Excited ❤️ I’m Going To Her Too ! My Surgery Is August 19th 🗣 I’m So Ready To Feel Confident Again 😻 UPDATE: Since Covid I Had To Postpone My Surgery & I’m Switching Doctors As Well. Keep A Look Out I WILL Be Doing A Video Of The Whole Process 💞
Me too what recovery house you staying at?
Me too my date is Aug 29 I’ll be there on the 27th. How Long are you staying ?
Bre Stew what’s your date ?
Are you ladies still going?
Kay LLyons I’m going my date is August 29th and I’ll be there the 27th I’ll be staying at the my home care givers for 10 days
I’m booking with her for March 2024 thank you for the info very informative 🎉and you look beautiful
How was it?
@@OptimisticSeven we are now in July and I have booked again😂 I got scared
Excellent Vlog I Really Enjoyed How Through You Were. I Just Had MY Lipo 360/BBL Done 3/2/20 ln Miami. So Happy YOUR Journey Went Well & YOU Look Amazing
NYCCHOCOLATE7777 thank you! We’re surgery sisters!!
@@LoveFranchesca 🤣🤣🤣🤣Yes, We Sure Are. Sis, l Do Have 1 ?
What Made You Choose International Surgery Vs In The U.S.? Was lt Anything Other Than Pricing?
NYCCHOCOLATE7777 they do a better job in my opinion
Wow , it’s worth it . I can’t believe what I’m hearing and watching . You look good . I’m glad I follow this journey of urs . Thank you so much for sharing . Glad you made it back home safe
Thank you for getting straight to the points !
yea about 10000 dollars still doing in it with her she sounds great con Dios por delante me opero con ella
This was very informative. I’m glad I came across your video
Honestly, kudos to you for being alert and cautious at a Dominican Airport. I only speak from experience, but as a foreigner, you will be subject to a lot of potential scamming or price surges over there. Even though the initial surgery was not expensive, the adds on may probably be close to what you would pay in the states.Btw, you look gorgeous! 🤗🤗
So true.
What was your BMI when you got the surgery?
Thanks for sharing! 🥰
You look amazing. Glad u made it back safe, because I seen some of her work and I was terrified.
I’ve never seen any thing bad that she’s done . Can you send me the links ? Or the title .
I’d also like to see this
Guys am going to post my five favorite dominican surgeons hopefully it would help someone out
I'm having surgery with Dr. Argenys Mercedes July 2021 thank God I got their package
Me too!! What RH are you staying at?
June 30th 🙌🏾🙌🏾
What’s her IG??
its july 2021, how was everything> hope u get swell soon
Package? Please explain
You stayed in the DR 9 days? Medina release you? I had to stay 12 days in 2018. I'm asking because my daughter is going in 2024..
Thank you for sharing ❤
All these expenses are insane right after your initial quote
I completely agree.
I agree too. She charging for stuff that another surgeon wouldn't. I was emailing her yesterday and yeeeeeaaaah
Hi thanks for the video!!! Love your makeup...you’re beautiful. Q~ what is a faha?
Shaun Coles thank you! A Faja is a compression garment that you use after surgery to decrease fluid buildup and swelling
Did you use all d supply that u bought
Thank you for this info! Did you have to do any labs before going & how was the RH you stayed in? Heard about mice & 20:2 patient to nurse ratio 😳
I had labs done prior to going to make sure my hemoglobin was god enough. The recovery house was good. It was just small so there wasn’t much room to walk around. I didn’t see any mice at Rocio Ortega. I stayed in the smaller home so it was only about 8 females, 1 nurse and 1 doctor.
Oh and I had labs done there before and after surgery
Thanks for the info! ❤ I've watched all of your videos, they're so informative. I'm scheduled for November 🥳 question, how did you keep in touch with family while in DR? I'm trying to see if I need to by a SIM card or if facetime etc. via wifi will work. Any advice?
I used WiFi and my phone company Verizon has an international plan for $10/day.
Just use the app whatsapp all you need it’s wifi and you have unlimited text and calls .
Did you quote the dlopper cost and the cost for the pulmonary dr?
Hey, just watch both of your videos and I am also planning on doing my surgery with Dr. Medina. Wow, you did the surgery right before the pandemic lol, you got lucky. I have now decided to proceed with my plan and wanted to know did you tell them your occupation? I'm an RN too. And also, did you add the pre-traveling supplies cost you spent on this total?
I tried my hardest not to tell them because it intimidates people unless they ask. Yes all supplies were added to my total
Aww thank you for replying. I know it may come out eventually. But I was thinking she will charge more as people think RNs makes soo much money lol. You look great. Now I’m even more excited as I was able to see your journey and results.
What is the name of the facility that you went to to get procedure done??
DaTruEbonyRayne ceciep
Very helpful information for new patients.
Heyyy , how long before you feel like you fully recovered and were able to return to your every day activities. I go to her in July and I'm just trying to think forward. Thanks so much !
About 2 months
Thank you!!!!! I needed this help!!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩, and question is this your natural eye color??
mmjackson1616 you’re welcome and yes 😊
The money you’re mentioning is it usd or peso their currency
I wonder why people were saying you had to stay 30days??? And you couldn’t bring your own blood for a transfusion? I thought that option was available?
Thanks girl
Thanks for the information, I plan on using Dr Medina as well. Can you use your card for everything else besides the surgery. Tia
happynaptural5 yes
happynaptural5 yes
Hi you mentioned the additional areas are $300 is it $300 example each arm? Or $300 for the pair of arms?
Great video btw 👍🏾🙌🏾
ayisha stewart pair. Thank you 😊
Could you talk about the recovery.
I’m planning to have this. How do you sleep? Pain level? If you could do it over would you still do both or one first, if the second is your answer which one would you prefer?
Lisa, Pain ls Relative To Each Individual. Not Saying There Was No Pain But lt Wasn't Anything Unbearable. All l Kept ln Mind For MY Surgery Was "l Asked & Wanted This So l Have To Endure." And Truthfully I Didn't Have Much Pain For Me It Was More Soreness Than Anything Else. Now Just Like Sis Said "Sleep ls Horrible Because Your Body ls Like What The HELL Is Going On???? I Will Be 6 Weeks As Of 3/13. And My Sleep ls Just Returning Back To Normal.
@@NYCCHOCOLATE7777 some people take ibuprofen PM
Very helpful Information
@@MsAlbenny Yes, They Do l Just Didn't Have To Like l Said. "Everybody's Pain Tolerance Is Different ".
Who did your massages in the DMV?
I’ve gone to a few ppl. Diosa Curves, TaimeOut massage
Nice video,please if I may ask how is the Total cost of everything please ?
$250 for that? Do you know how inexpensive that really is over there? It’s cheaper than buying Tylenol here. SMH. I’m from DR but don’t live there & I will be going there as a resident not a tourist. You know why that bag for the pain was clamped? Cause they were stealing. Charging you for it but not using it. My peoples do shit like that.
Wise0319 wow I had no idea they do stuff like that. Smh
aw, that's messed up!
I feel like when you guys come from the united states they always charge you guys more
They do get charged more
Way more and they treat us like shit!!
@@munchieroberts9877 what recovery house did you stay in.
@@munchieroberts9877 I'm so sorry you had to go through that.
You got charged less? My in-laws are from DR and one is a doctor so I was thinking of having her go with me so I don’t get screwed over. Also, did you need a blood transfusion? I’m noticing a lot of people needing that. I’m not about that at all
Who was the person that did your brows
Pamela Williams tropical brows. She has a page on IG
Haha thanks for the travel tip! You’re so cute! Also I have a question can you use debit card ?
ELEVENYC not for the surgery
Who did your micro blading? Are you happy with your results?
Curlycrown31 Tropical Brows. Yes I’m happy with the results
How much was that? And what is it tattooing like??
Simone Jarvis $150
Im confused. Is there a recovery house?
Yes I went to Rocio Ortega
How much have you spend for post op massages? Love the videos 😍
You said you got your brows done there, do they do lash extensions also (not falsies)?
When are you going?
@@kayllyons3352 I'm planning for when my husband gets back from Kuwait. This time next year
Okay, was looking for a buddy.
Hello how long did u take off from work
Hilda Crayton 6 weeks
hi thanks for the info ,i have an appointment on 21st April hope things goes well. my question is did you go with someone and did the person also stayed in the recovery house.how much did that also cost
hanna frempong Rocio Ortega Recovery House $85/night
How much did you say the Pulmonologist evaluation was?
AlexandriaTheGoddess McEachern $100
At the recovery home you stayed in, are guests allowed? My husband wants to come with me.
Where are you going?
I knew you were from the DC area!
How? 😅
@@LoveFranchesca you sound like you from PG lls
What is the name of the recovery house?
Trinitie-Nettie LBD Rocio Ortega
How many days you stayed in Dominican Republic?
Rhute Petiote got there Feb 29 and left March 13
$4,500 and they charge you extra 4,500 in supplies wow 😳
That’s a good price 💯
U should just get it done in the states then
You're not getting a BB-TUCK (chin, arms, thigh, etc. included) for near that price in the states, especially when you ADD everything else (supplies, recovery, massages, etc.) to it Smh 10k for everything is deal. I wish the states had this pricing.
So dr medina provide the recovery house with a driver to pick and drop off??
Yes
Did they give you a surgipack?
No
Oh ok. They including that now. It’s a bag of supplies plus a boppy pillow. So I’m happy about that.
Do you have Instagram because you explain everything well
Sheena Carey yes. Nurse_poizon_ivy
I want BBL from this doctor but I really wanna know the cost tho😭 Do you have an idea,can you please answer or guess smt. ???🙏🙏💞
Ela Su Dorak I’d suggest sending her a WhatsApp message for her pricing
What was the name she gave you to send your money western union? If you don’t mind me asking?
How did you like your results?
I loved them initially. But I lost a lot of fat after I lost weight
First class, business classy and basic enconmy
Thanks for sharing. I will be sending you a message on instagram.
That is super cheap! ❤️
Did have a Visa to stay there
albertina gathings no
8865 I’m going to Miami lol my friend spent 7000
Total? Or just the procedures?
Just to get a BBL in Miami is 7000 but you still have to pay for Airbnb or recover house, massages, the medicine etc so it all adds up to probably $15000 ...DR is cheaper it’s $8-9k in total including the BBL & extra .
the background music is so distracting
Can you spell out the name of the recovery house also? I'm taking notes lol
AlexandriaTheGoddess McEachern Rocio Ortega
Thank you so much for sharing EVERYTHING we need to know. So appreciated!
U only stayed 9 nights?
Yes
Nice
What kinda faja did she sell you? I’m curious to see if I can find it on amazon first!! 😂
Jeniffer Perez-Gomez yip MariaE. It’s definitely cheaper on Amazon
Jeniffer Perez-Gomez MariaE. Definitely on amazon for cheaper
Nurse Poizon Ivy thanks boo!
Can we see your results now?
Julius Walker i have my results on my IG
Wats the doctor Instagram boo??
Nanaaa Pooh drataniamedina
Couldn’t find it
blaq_beauty215 instagram.com/drataniamedina?igshid=xda0jiesmbs2
WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF better I get my surgery in Miami cause it seem like a money just as the US with recovery house and flight ✈️
Anyone going November 17 that’s my date
Who did ur surgery?
Medina
TT> BBL> LIPO as of today, I just got my quote 2 days ago and it's a bit higher.
When are you going?
@@aliciawalker6624 I'm still planning, because Dr. Ulerio and Dra. Duran are very good too.
@@aliciawalker6624 hopefully before the year ends.
What was your quote? I leave in two weeks for Medina 😉
@@Proverbs-fz6xo I'm seeing dr ulerio tomorrow. Here at the recovery house now
I can’t afford this. I need a sugar daddy lol.
You brought the total amount in cash in your purse??? Id be scared the customs officers in DR would jack me for my money. There was no issue with all that cash?
I had it in a safe that looked like a Bible
4,800 in US DOLLARS?
Brown Sugar Sweet Honey yes
Why?
“People make mistakes”😳👀 not in surgery lol
Mediana has made plenty but she pays the press and the courts
This sound way too much money after that quote through the all that would have included
What happened with the wifi? Lol
Jo girl it was shifty!!!
You could have done your surgery in the U.S. Most places have Lipo 360 + BBL starting at $4500. And is Dr Medina board certified. Please be careful next time
Ive done my research. You can too. And I also got a tummy tuck in addition to the BBL and lipo. Not many surgeons in the US will do all that at once. And if they do, they’re not as good.
@@LoveFranchesca how much was it for your surgery? You mentioned you got Lipo BBL and TT?
Those lashes are off
Cat x do you have any tips for me so they aren’t?