EGSuzie
Got 'em!
Oct 23, 2009
This is a two-fold update.
First of all, I got the two classes that I needed to graduate. Not that I needed *these* classes, only the units they provide. So, in 8 short (or long, depending...) weeks, I should be ready to petition for graduation with my AS degree. By that time I should also know yea-or-ney about my most recent nursing school application.This brings me to the second update.
I had posted last year, at just about this time in fact, about having a consult with Dr. Q in Mexico. I was given an estimate of $11,250 for a lbl and ba. Of course, the stay down there for recovery will be extra...though I have no idea how much it will cost, where, or for how long I will need to stay. In any case, we had planned to wait until this spring when taxes and hubby's vacay pay comes in before expecting to schedule surgery.
But, it turns out that hubby's parents are willing to extend a short-term loan until spring...so I don't really have to wait to schedule. Well, depending on my nursing application status...school acceptance=no surgery for about two years.
Here's the weird part: I am now terrified to commit to a date, time, location, surgeon...any of it! Don't get me wrong...I want this mess fixed. But, I suddenly have cold feet. I didn't expect that at all. I guess I just need to work through it and do more research so I feel more comfortable with my choice. Second guessing and dragging my feet aren't going to get these boobs fixed or this belly tightened.
So, if anyone who reads this has any info or insight into how this surgery-across-the-border works...let me know the inside scoop! In the meantime, I need to do some footwork, as well.
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First of all, I got the two classes that I needed to graduate. Not that I needed *these* classes, only the units they provide. So, in 8 short (or long, depending...) weeks, I should be ready to petition for graduation with my AS degree. By that time I should also know yea-or-ney about my most recent nursing school application.This brings me to the second update.
I had posted last year, at just about this time in fact, about having a consult with Dr. Q in Mexico. I was given an estimate of $11,250 for a lbl and ba. Of course, the stay down there for recovery will be extra...though I have no idea how much it will cost, where, or for how long I will need to stay. In any case, we had planned to wait until this spring when taxes and hubby's vacay pay comes in before expecting to schedule surgery.
But, it turns out that hubby's parents are willing to extend a short-term loan until spring...so I don't really have to wait to schedule. Well, depending on my nursing application status...school acceptance=no surgery for about two years.
Here's the weird part: I am now terrified to commit to a date, time, location, surgeon...any of it! Don't get me wrong...I want this mess fixed. But, I suddenly have cold feet. I didn't expect that at all. I guess I just need to work through it and do more research so I feel more comfortable with my choice. Second guessing and dragging my feet aren't going to get these boobs fixed or this belly tightened.
So, if anyone who reads this has any info or insight into how this surgery-across-the-border works...let me know the inside scoop! In the meantime, I need to do some footwork, as well.
Yeah, I know...I did it again!
Oct 06, 2009
I haven't been here in ages to post an update. But, in my defense...there is nothing earth-shattering to post! Things are good...things are great! I feel fantastic and have not a single complaint.
Hmm, let me restate that...I do have a complaint, but not about myself. I seem to notice a new crop of people on the boards passing judgment on others about what *they*consider to be a fault. I truly wish that people could mind their own business and only extend advice when it is asked for. Otherwise, it is simply telling people what you want them to do based on nothing except your opinion...which is rarely worth a hill of beans to begin with. Ugh. This kind of arrogance simply pisses me off to no end. /rant.
Moving on.
I am still trying to get into my final classes for my AS. The wait is ridiculous! Further, I am still applying, and waiting, to gain acceptance into nursing school. If you've read here before, that seems to be my mantra: wait. wait. wait.
As for health and weight and such....all is wonderful. I do have some plans in the works with regard to plastics...hopefully before year's end, or at the beginning of the next. Of course, money is the key. If we can borrow what we need on a short-term loan until tax time...it will happen faster than if we have to wait until taxes actually come back next year. We'll see, but in the meantime....here it comes....I WAIT!!
I am still holding at 139-142...normal flux. I had a Mirena placed to control and hopefully stop my periods. We are hoping to stop the hemorrhage every month in an effort to keep my ferritin levels from dropping. In addition, I am taking 64mg of iron each day. So, I'll know in January if it has worked.
Ok, I've updated...my work here is done. Now, I'm going to indulge in a glass of Shiraz and a bit of dark chocolate. Life is good!!!
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Hmm, let me restate that...I do have a complaint, but not about myself. I seem to notice a new crop of people on the boards passing judgment on others about what *they*consider to be a fault. I truly wish that people could mind their own business and only extend advice when it is asked for. Otherwise, it is simply telling people what you want them to do based on nothing except your opinion...which is rarely worth a hill of beans to begin with. Ugh. This kind of arrogance simply pisses me off to no end. /rant.
Moving on.
I am still trying to get into my final classes for my AS. The wait is ridiculous! Further, I am still applying, and waiting, to gain acceptance into nursing school. If you've read here before, that seems to be my mantra: wait. wait. wait.
As for health and weight and such....all is wonderful. I do have some plans in the works with regard to plastics...hopefully before year's end, or at the beginning of the next. Of course, money is the key. If we can borrow what we need on a short-term loan until tax time...it will happen faster than if we have to wait until taxes actually come back next year. We'll see, but in the meantime....here it comes....I WAIT!!
I am still holding at 139-142...normal flux. I had a Mirena placed to control and hopefully stop my periods. We are hoping to stop the hemorrhage every month in an effort to keep my ferritin levels from dropping. In addition, I am taking 64mg of iron each day. So, I'll know in January if it has worked.
Ok, I've updated...my work here is done. Now, I'm going to indulge in a glass of Shiraz and a bit of dark chocolate. Life is good!!!
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Elk Grove, CA
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Surgery
01/30/2007
Surgery Date
Dec 10, 2006
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