1st & 2nd pre-op surgery in Colombia

[sparkle155]

what was your doctors name??

[shoody3339]

from ur clips I am a little confused on where u had the bad experience at where the infection occured. Im thinkin about going to columbia for plastic surgery and need to make sure I dont make a mistake.

[emdelity]

Hahaha! I have family in Bolivia, and the taxi drivers are insane too!!!! They just honk the whole time and I'm surprised every ride that we weren't in an accident.

Anyway, I really like your videos and I'm watching them all and trying to catch up to where you are now. I had the lap band almost 2 yrs ago but have hit a huge plateau! I'm getting back on track and you are my inspiration! I'm 5'6" and my goal is 160! Can't wait!

[travellady68]

I came across this video and hate what happend to you in columbia with your horrible surgery. People beware of foreign surgery it can kill you. God bless and will continue to pray for your recovery. Just thank god you got to a doctor in time and he caught the infections.You look so happy here but when i see your new video of all the scars .They should be banded for life from from operating on anyone. Best wishes to you on your journey.

[nathapardo]

good vid. and totally agree about the cab drivers, lol

[iawaywithwordsi]

hey, i'm not sure if you said this in your video, but how much did this cost??

[LosPatricios6]

u r too cute!!! pasos lol thats why i take my husbands lmao!!!i wouldnt know nothen without him lolol... Im so excited for you!! Cant wait to get my body lifted tucked and sucked too!! Cant wait!!! Gotta check ur vids out to see the results : } Mexico some CRAZY DRIVERS TOO GIRL ...IM SO SERIOUS LOL!! huggggsss

[bandedwendy]

not sure why but your videos are not showing up as new on my home youtube page. that sucks! i checked and i am subscribed. you are doing it all! wow! you have been in my thoughts. big hugs!

[brownnthick15]

your the best

[gw59102]

Hi Mel!! WOW- You look amazing!! How did you learn of the place where you are doing your surgery?

[berri1962]

I hope you are ok. Good luck.

[kelshaleanne]

Good luck. Really looking forward to seeing you after surgery.

[imstillstrill]

I am so happy for you. Thank you so much for sharing all the information. I feel my butt flattening as I run. I was just looking at that. I think I am going to do it all next year when I am 150 too. Please send me your doctors information.

[redsoxgirl0456]

How long is recovery, how long do you have off of work. I will be praying for you.

[skymoon1982]

I have alittle over 2 weeks off from work. They say the recovery stage is 5-7 days, and I'll be able to see my final results within 2-3 months.

[mamie4784]

omgsh you're so lucky you're with ur sister.november 2008 i went ALONE to argentina for surgery. A 24 year old black girl in argentina where i stuck out like a sour thumb, no spanish,no friends and two different people tried to rob me two different times and one of them succeeded. And to make matters worse i was only supposed to be there for about 2 weeks but i ended up staying for almost 2MONTHS and i only had 2 weeks worth of money... a complete disaster!

So u see, it could be worse,lol.

[jerene2]

I am sooo excited for you!

[skymoon1982]

thanx girly!

[biggayute]

God bless you mel our thoughts are with you......

and your soon to be apple bottom jeans lol

T.

[KayKay37122]

Praying that God will give you the strength to go thru the recovery process.  I don't know the degree of pain, but remember, "This To Shall Pass". Stay encouraged!!

[wade2uskinny]

I am soooo excited for you. I can't wait to see your results. I am at the beginning of my journey 1 1/2 wk post-op lap band & it has been wonderfut watching your journey & know what to look forward to. You have quite a recovery ahead of you & I pray it will be fast & as pain free & successfull as possible.

[QUEENWEIGHTLOSS]

i hope everything goes smoothly, can't wait for the results :)

[ShrinkingShay]

Good luck! You already look fantastic but now your going to get the body of your dreams! I'm praying for a quick recovery.

[1982kbc]

I know your gonna look great..Goodluck i cant wait for the next video update already...lol godbless

[killarmani]

Mel, keeping you in prayer, I know all will go well, I am glad you are going all the way you encourage the rest of us to step out and trust GOD, good luck, and have fun while you and sis can, Sherlita

[shellybff]

Have a great time Mel....I know that you will be just fine....

[shrinkingJanuary]

prayers and well wishes to you girl. You will look amazing, which is almost impossible since you already look like a superstar! I can't wait for my turn!!!

[JustMeTVee]

Good luck to you! you're looking amazing already! You're going to be the Lapband Cover Girl!

[ilovenavyboyz]

good luck! so very very excited for you!!!

[jereline35]

I just want to wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. you are almost done with your journey but this will be the beginning of your new life. you are truly an inspiration and I can only pray that when ever my day comes I have at least half of your courage. I want to also thank you for allowing people to follow you on your journey, it felt good knowing that there were other people in the world that felt some of the same feelings that I have been feeling for the past 6 or 7 years. Mel Thanks!

[Ineedmorelives]

I hope you're surgeries go very well. I can tell you are already going to do well. Good luck and Congratulations!

[bobosmomma]

Mel i am so freakin happy for you. I will keep you in my prayers that everything goes well and that you will return home safely and recover quickly! Ohhhhhhhhh i can't wait too see the results!

[skymoon1982]

@bobosmomma Thanks so much Rene! I really appreciate your support.

[dlmyvette]

Melanie......WOW.....I'm so excited for you and praying that all goes well in Columbia! You crack me up with the Spanish issues and stuff. That is funny, but yes, it is different. Well, good luck tomorrow and can't wait to see what you look like after!

[skymoon1982]

@dlmyvette Yeah me and my spanglish dont go well here in colombia. I crack myself up. LOL. Thanx for wishing me well

[mckeen1980]

good luck. u look amazing you gunna look beyond perfect afterwards id be happy if i looked as good as you do now. x

[skymoon1982]

@mckeen1980 I dont know about perfect, I hope im close to it. You will definitely look just as good as me as your journey progresses.

[jewlo1324]

Good Luck girl !!

[skymoon1982]

@jewlo1324 Thanx Lauren

[pouchie22]

May god bless u and keep u safe. Good luck mel.

[mimilovestosing]

Conrats and Good Luck mama!

[danyett]

wooohooo a whole new you! congrats

[Mia6205]

GOD bless you!!!!!!!!!!

[ananasun]

You are so, so, so fantastic!!! I admire you as so many others here that watch you...you are so brave and strong, you are beautifull and smart... I wish you all the best!!!

[SheSingsLovely]

Girl I can't wait to see you after the surgery!! I'm so hype for you right now lol

[wdsDarlin]

I wish you the best of luck! You are in m thoughts and prayers as you start your next journey! Love ya girl!

[bsmithavon627]

Oh Melanie, glad you made it there just fine.. I was praying for you and your sister's visit there. Well I still pray that your surgery and care while there will be up to your exepectations and safe. Thanks for the updates and keep them coming as long as you feel up to it.

[gastricRose]

Oh my friend I wish you many happy dreams as you are under surgery sweetie I pray for a quick recovery May God give you peace about all that still needs to get done...love and hugs..love rosemary

[qianatrust]

GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS

[Duchess120]

Wow! I have been following you, but I don't think I have ever seen you in jeans. YOU LOOK GREAT!! Good luck and God bless on you surgery.

[skymoon1982]

@Bandstress You are very welcome bandstress. Unfortunately the money that was included in my package was for only 1 girdle. I could always wash it. I have to wear that 3 months. I hope I can handle it well. Thanx for wishing me well.

[CoCoBandster]

Much luv Melanie, and as soo as my chapter 7 is over with I am financing a beyonce booty too LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!

[skymoon1982]

@CoCoBandster lol, yes I would love to have that beyonce booty. Lets see how it turns out. Curious to see the final results.

[marolkisan]

You are one gutsy girl from the time you started this journey right up to getting your plastics done. You know what you want and you don't let anything stand in your way, and all the while are so pleasant and sweet. I wish you all the best and hope everything looks and feels the way you want it to.  Just be patient with the process because you won't know fully until a few weeks from now -- I'm sure you'll look as great as you hope and expect too. Take good care and travel safely.

[skymoon1982]

@marolkisan Yeah, I do have a lot of guts. Im sitting here and its like its not even happening. Im in denial and my surgery is tomorrow. LOL. I know I have to be patient. The doctor says I wont see my true results until 3 months later. So by May, my body should look the way that I want. Thank u so much for watching my vids. *Mel*

[BethinNCblogger]

I pray God guides your surgeon's hands. Best of wishes to you!

[marliestrim]

thanks for documenting. how come you keep saying the room is free? i thought you spoke spanish?- it shouldnt be too hard there....good luck. God Bless.

[skymoon1982]

@marliestrim The room is free because the company that I went with was running a promotion and with the payment of surgery, I got a free hotel stay for the days that im here. Yes, I speak spanish but I speak that "spangllish" My spanish is not very fluent and some words get mixed up a lot but every country has a different way to speak spanish and there is a lot of words they say that I dont understand. For example car for us is carro and they say comuneta.

[marliestrim]

thanks...

[ccee30]

Totally know what u mean....I grew up in NY with Nicaraguan parents and moved to Tx where Mexicans use a lot of different words in spanish. But hey, u get to learn about another culture. I wish u well and hope u have a speedy recovery.

[ccee30]

Would u mind sharing how much u will be saving by having all this done in Columbia?

[LAPPAGURL09]

You are so lucky! I want a brazilian lift!!! LOL...Good Luck!

[skymoon1982]

@LAPPAGURL09 Hahaha, Yeah a brazilian lift. I will be the next J-Lo or Beyonce. LOL. Nah, im just joking w you. I was thinking why let my body fat go to waste when I can just put it somewhere else right. LOL. The cells are still alive and they just inject it to your booty. Very cool feature.

[LAPPAGURL09]

I know I use ive seen them do it on 90210. I want to get every thing your getting. What a blessing good luck ma!

[mllee2008]

You are so brave to share all of this with us...thank you so much!!

You are really helping a lot of people out with your videos.

Good luck to you!

[skymoon1982]

@mllee2008 Thanx so much. Im enjoy helping others w/ my experiences.

[time2loss]

wow thats a lot, how long will it take you to get better??? you to where you are a 100%

[skymoon1982]

@time2loss Yeah it is a lot. But I rather do it all now and take care of it then just to keep working on myself and come back another time. They said that I would probably be bed bound btwn 5-7 days. I know I will be in a lot of pain but beauty is pain. LOL

[phatNsweet1]

im sooo excited for u!!!!! yay mel <3<3<3

[skymoon1982]

@phatNsweet1 Thanx sweetie!

[chillywilly209]

god bless and good luck

[losingluisa]

I'm Colombian!!! : )

[marliestrim]

hola chic. como esta- visitarla... :)yo se k columbia esta muy grande pero solamente si tu puedes... soy de trinidad y tobago visitando trinidad para vacaciones. me gusta su videos. que una buena persona.(melanie)

[skymoon1982]

@marliestrim Muchisma gracias. Es muy amable.

[Angel89014]

Wow that alot of work i wonder how the healing is going to be, i hope everything go good for you

[skymoon1982]

@Angel89014 I will not be able to get out of bed for 5-7 days and recovery time is anywhere btwn 4-6 weeks.

[DianneRawGirl]

Thanks again for sharing your journey.Best of luck to you .

[laurentayler87]

wow chick you are brave!!!!! good luck you will do great

[MegaFierceness]

Good luck Mel I'll keep you in my prayers!

[skymoon1982]

@MegaFierceness Thanx so much chica. I hope your doing well. I think about u a lot.

[WLJwithCyndi]

Diablo tu vas estar como un modelo! Congrats I can't wait to see you when you done

[skymoon1982]

@WLJwithCyndi hahaha, gracias! I cant wait to see the fiinal results too.

[vkhele]

WOW u already look awesome and after all this watch out!!! Best of luck and I'll pray that everything goes smoothly!!

[skymoon1982]

@vkhele Thank u. Im so not used to getting attention, I guess we will see how I will react once I start getting the extra attention. Its going to be so awkward. Thanx for wishing me well.

[mityah83]

Good Luck to you ...!!!

[vvkrittervv]

Good luck and hope all goes well!

[AFateSoTwisted]

Wishing you the best.

[rosebush555]

So glad you made it there ok...I will say a prayer for you on surgery day...you are going to look Hot!!!! I'm jealous...best of luck to you

[saphre1964]

good luck ! my prayers are with you.

[mamitia25]

Girl I am so glad you've got wifi. Nice to see you've arrived safe & sound. What are your plans for your free day? Get out and see what Bogota has to offer! I think you're doing a good thing by getting everything done at once-especially since you went abroad for surgery. I'll be praying for you to have a safe & successful surgery. Make sure you got those pain pills handy!

[skymoon1982]

@mamitia25 Yeah, Im so happy that I got wifi and could connect w/ my friends & family. Im not sure what to do on my free day. I did a lot of walking around yesterday. Went to the mall and enjoyed the outdoors. I will definitely take advantage of the pain killers. LOL. Thanx for will me well mamita.

[RosePetals65]

Congrats on yet another WLS success..YES, I said success....much prayers, already answered....FYI, your process has been soooo encouraging; mine begins 2/4/10...I'm both excited and fearful...but know that I have to do this for me.

[skymoon1982]

@RosePetals65 Thanks so much hun. That means so much to me. Its so great to hear that sometimes. I wish you the absolute best with your upcoming surgery. I bet your going to be a knock out. Thanx for wishing me well.

[eluvg1975]

OMG I am so happy for you. I would love to have all that you are having. I guess I need to get to goal first

[19la54]

you are getting the Heidi Montag Pratt makeover!

[31cristine]

I am so exicited girl! you are on your way....I feel butterflyes...I wish you the best and god is with you ...we all love you and your family....This is great!!!!

[striving4thegood]

I am over here cracking up about the cab drivers please, get some footage of a cab ride if you can, I can only imagine!!!

[ladyjedi]

I am not a fan of long flights, but when I fly on 6 or more hour long flights, I bring books, portable DVD player, (3 - 4 movies) magazines, and work.. I am praying for you. I have been researching the BBL. Good luck with the operation!

[120togo]

YOU ARE SO SKINNY!! Doesn't it feel great?? I can't wait to be where you are! <3

XOXOXOXO

[HOWROMANTICA]

Your in my thoughts and prayers sweetie.

[bandedwls]

im praying for u mel...good luck

[drive1long]

Good luck with all of the procedures and recovery...

[shycami09]

U know you are in my prayers!!! Im so happy for you...

[PSJ71]

You girls be so, so careful out there. It's so easy to spot tourists and the like. Please be careful Mel. I will be thinking about you and praying for your safe surgery and return home. Big hugs honey.

[brandSHARIFAnew]

!!! so excited for you. God bless.

[4kulos]

Hi I think its great you chose Colombia most of the worlds beautiful surgery comes from Colombian surgeous. My mom got a tummy tuck there and some lipo from the areas you pointed out on your body. I think you should have prepared your self more since Colombia isnt like the states Im colombian and was raised in NY and Colombia. Good luck

[skymoon1982]

just wanted to say I got ur message and I wrote to her. I will be praying that all goes well. TY