The Funniest Thing I've EVER Heard!

Okay, you guys have got to sit down for this one. I truly heard the funniest thing in my life this afternoon. Are you ready? I had my consult this afternoon with my plastic surgeon. After pulling me all over the place like the world's largest piece of sal****er taffy, he says...and here's the FUNNIEST line ever...he says "Man, that's a whole lot of belly skin for such a little person..." For such a little person!!! I can't stop laughing. What a kick! Now, for the update. He's submitting for a TT and breast lift and feels fairly confident both will be covered because of my history with nasty chronic rashes. But I can't get them done at the same time because he says my hernia is the largest one he's seen in the 30 years he's been practicing (leave it to me)...he says the hernia repair will be a major undertaking so that coupled with the TT will be a big enough wallup for me to handle. He wants to get the BL covered but will plan to do the surgery later. I'm hopeful, but not too hopeful because of Connie's fiasco. I hope you have your fighting gloves on, girlfriend. So I'll let you know when I hear something. I'm still laughing!!! Love, Reenie

you are such a sweetie--i wanna meet you!!! reenie-you need to get your head into this "lil person" thing and know that you are no longer that MO human being....it is tuff; i know!!! i'll be watching your progress-i don't think i have a chance in heck of getting approval for anything cuz my rashes aren't that bad anymore or anything else for that matter--( i should be glad!!!) i guess i don't remember what connie's fiasco is???? i actually think taht it is good that your surgeon recognizes that the TT and hernia will be a big deal so not to push the BL at the same time-your body needs to focus for healing! yur cute!!!!

That is great! You are a little person... with a HUGE heart. Thanks for giving me a smile (again)! Best of luck on getting this approved in record time! Joy

Reenie, You over-achiever. Way to go girl, the biggest hernia. If you're gonna get a hernia, there's no point in getting a half-assed hernia. I've started writing my appeal for the insurance coverage. The denial reason was that there is no evidence that removing the excess skin will help my bulging and herniated discs. I've found studies that say otherwise. I'm hoping that you won't have a hard time getting approval. I know what you mean about the little person comment. My surgeon spoke to me in French and used the P word. She called me petite. I asked her if she had seen my ass. Good luck on your approval, hun. Connie

Maureen! You tiny thing you! You are little ! woo hoo! and looking simply georgeous My prayers are with you on getting your insurance approved! Fists up! Connie- you crack me up! That would be me...if someone called me small the first thing I would look at is my big ol' butt...with question marks popping up above my head! ((hugs)) Elizabeth M

So here I sit....contemplating the proper design for a trophy to commemorate the worlds largest hernia........hmmmmmmm. Anyway....I'm glad that things are looking promising for the surgery, Maureen, you know that I'll be rooting for you big time!! By the way, are you planning to make the post-op SG meeting next Tuesday?? Let me know.

Yep, I'll be there -- 6:45, same place? Pam might be joining us, right Pam??? Can't wait to get my trophy! Love, Reenie