تم وضع المناقشة في منتدى كوستا ريكا
Hi Trudy,
I know of several people who have had surgery with him at CIMA, so I don't know why he's not listed; maybe it's just been overlooked.
Here is Dr. Lev's website: http://www.eternallyvain.com/
I don't have any info about Dr. Urzola. There's no reason to use a medical travel service, in my opinion. I've taken two cosmetic surgery trips to Costa Rica, making decisions based on info gleaned from websites and forums. I communicated easily by email with the doctor I chose, as well as the aftercare facility I decided on. My experiences have been more than positive in every way. Menopause had a very sad effect on my face and body, but now I get up every morning thankful for the face and body I see in the mirror.
How long did you smoke and how much?
تم إرسال المناقشة من قبل Amie Davis في منتدى كوستا ريكا
I am one of the ones that referred Isabel. She and I pretty much agree 100% on everything including diet. How long did you smoke and how much did you smoke. This may also seem like a strange question as well, but San Jose is over 4,000 feet above sea level. What is the altitude where you live? I live high in the Rockies and have never been a smoker so respiratory wise is never an issue. I was in medicine for over 20 years (working actively in a hospital). I am out of a hospital environment but I still dabble with volunteer clinics.
What is your definition of a recent convert? A week, a month, a year? How much did you smoke and what kind? Lights, unfiltered or filtered?
You are also going to have to do an exercise regimen to get lung function back. I am also going to suggest you see a pulmonologist here in the states prior to booking any kind of surgery.
You have a long way to go to undo the damage (if you can) from the "cancer sticks". Start exercising and eating right. You may want to see a registered dietician as well. I do a lot of juicing due to the fact that I have Celiac disease. I am able to better absorb vitamins this way. You have robbed your body of essential vitamins and minerals with the cigarettes over the years of smoking.
Exercise and eat right. See a physician and find out how much damage you have done. Also, what is your height and weight? Isabel and I are about the same size. Well, we were, now I am smaller (not intentionally). I think last time I talked to her she said she was a size 5. I am between a 0-3 now and getting smaller every day (not intentionally).
I work out, I eat right and Isabel does the same. She stays out of the sun better than I do.
It is time to start repairing yourself. You can email me offline at ada5is at msn dot com and I can better get a feeling of your situation.
Amie
Ex smoker
تم إرسال المناقشة من قبل Deb D في منتدى كوستا ريكا
Ok I'm a recent convert. How long should I wait to have plastic surgery now that I've stopped smoking?
which CR surgeon to chose
تم إرسال المناقشة من قبل presenter Florida في منتدى كوستا ريكا
who did you chose for your surgery? I am thinking about going in august.. I live in FL... thank you
Your plastic surgery
تم إرسال المناقشة من قبل Anna Maria في منتدى كوستا ريكا
May I ask the name of your surgeon?