HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!!!!!!!
First of all, I have certainly missed being here daily, but life is so crazy in my house. After my FIL passed away, my MIL became very ill, in a "coma" and on a ventilator for 8 weeks, was taken off, planned the funeral, etc., but a miracle occurred...she is livin' life, at home (with my DH there 24/7-she can't be alone) and the doctors have NO idea how she is living!! They said, it can only be a miracle....thank you OFF for all of your prayers. They worked!
Okay, now the big news.....
I attended an OH event a couple of weeks ago. Met Dr. Hurwitz (developer of the Total Body Lift). Had a consult there with him. I need some big time nipping and tucking! Anyway, he also approached me (and another woman) to consider doing the show "The Doctors"....they would tell my story, follow me through surgery and have me on the show--live-- 1 month later. I had to submit before and after photos, and then waited a few days. I was excited, especially since he approached me...he said I would be "perfect, because the results would be so dramatic!" Okay...well, I didn't get picked...the gal who originally got chosen and had backed out (weeks before I was approached), changed her mind again and is doing the show. Paramount put my file and the other gal's file in the round file, because they already had the pre-production stuff completed on the original girl and her pre-op procedures were already complete.
I felt a bit down about this...just another rollercoaster ride...I hate them, but just the same...I was considered and it put the bug in my ear. Well.........
This past Friday, Dr. Hurwitz called me (by the way, he has a book out called "The Total Body Lift"--certainly worth reading if you are considering plastics), to just check on me and see if I was still interested in having the procedures done. Of course the significant $$ discount wasn't on the table anymore that I would have received for doing the show. So I told him that I know I am at the point where I have lost all I can with the GBS (my surgeon told me that at my last check-up), I work out at the gym 3x/week, walk 5-7 miles 2-3x/week, and still have this 20 lbs of skin flappin in the breeze...the 20 lbs that are preventing me from getting to goal. SOOOOOOOOO...I met with him (Dr.H.) on Tuesday...geezzzz, was stark naked on a stepstool for 1/2 of the visit...and signed on the dotted line plus handed him my plastic (visa) for the deposit to hold the date...Friday-Nov. 14!!! Yes, in 3 weeks from tomorrow, I will endure 9 hours of surgery and come out sculpted. Now, I don't intend to be a bikini model...afterall, I never wore the bathing suit that I bought this year, but I am so looking forward to getting rid of my batwings, muffin top, shar-pei puppy thighs and backfat!!! I am however, struggling a bit with the $$$$$$ part, especially with the economy eating our savings, my DS's college fund and our retirement $ (DH is already retired). But, everyone reminds me that this is for me, my health and well-being and afterall, I did commit to a healthier lifestyle...that should include mental health!
So, tomorrow is my pre-op stuff...plus instructions on how to administer injections to myself....Procrit starts tomorrow. Then, I have to take a few other meds starting next week for healing and bruising, and begin another regimen of protein drinks (procare) to put my system in the best condition for this surgery. Plus I have to have my blood harvested. I am a *****icken about the shots, so Mary (Baseball-Mom...have you seen her transformation lately!!!!) has offered to TRY to do them daily for me. Please pray for me that she does and for her to have the ability and strength!!!
I need to come up with the remainder of the mula$$$$ in about a week or so, because they need to be paid in full before the surgery. Holy moly.....my DH suggested a home equity loan. I guess as a last resort....although I am going to play the lottery daily!!! Wish me luck. (Or does anyone have any extra cash laying around that they would like to be invested wisely?!?!?-heehee.)
Okay, that is about enough from me. Sorry this is so long...it is much shorter than if I had been posting daily for the last few months.
And I wish to welcome all of the newbies here! Congrats on your journeys and keep up the good work. It is sooooo worth it! I finally feel as if my journey is about to leave the fork in the road.
Would love to hear from all of my sistahs and bros. Again, I have missed you.
Hugs,
Lora
I am so glad you replied!! I think of you often and pray that Nic is doing well!
Yes, life is a whirlwind, some good and some not so good.
I so appreciate your thoughts and prayers, cause I know you are spread thin with needing your own.
Missed ya,
Hugs, Lora
PS--I will PM a photo soon...well maybe a before, present and then after...heehee.
Dear Melissa...
I love hearing from you!! I would love to see you more! You look so phenomenal. You looked great in April when you were here, but geez....what did you do....unzip the outer suit and remove it??? I didn't think I changed much since April until Mary showed me some photos. To me, I looked like a balloon in April. Amazing the journey we are on. But yes, I am anxious for this phase to take place and be over.
If you are thinking about plastics, definitely start playing the lottery now, although I don't know how insurance works in Ohio. Here in PA, they only pay for the panni if deemed necessary. Argggggggggg!!
Keep up the great work my dear, and who knows, someday we can compare scars when we are in our bikinis (Yikes!!).
Hugs, Lora
First of all, so nice to "meet" you. And congratulations on beginning this amazing journey! It is so invigorating and so worth every second.
Thank you for your kind words and yes, we are both doing this for ourselves!
Best wishes on your upcoming surgery. It will certainly be the first day of the rest of your life!!
Hugs, Lora
That is really something. . . I'm excited for you and can't wait for you to be post-op and comfortable with what you see when you look in the mirror! We'll have to talk before then ;)
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Hello my dear sister Laureen!
You so know me!! I knew I could count on you for understanding, support and comfort! You are the best.
So much has happened since we were together a few weeks ago and since we talked on the phone. Like I said, I may look presentable in clothes, but I don't feel good with the muffin top and skin. I know it isn't near as bad as others, but Dr. H. said I am considered average in need, so I know this is not for vanity or being frivolous...afterall, for all the $$$$$$ out of pocket, I surely needed to justify it. I know you get it!!
Even so, I am deeply grateful for all of your compliments for how I look now....sometimes we need to be reminded that it is what it is and to be proud of what we have accomplished to this point.
WE WILL talk very soon!!
Hugs and love ya, Lora
PS--How is dear Tony?
Money comes and Money goes.... this will show you good results AND your health is worth every penny. Don't look at the economy and the rest of the world..... Look at yourself and take care of YOU.....
Best Wishes and Mucho Prayers..... Millie
