Dr Appt Yesterday....and Reflections

I don't want to "beat a dead horse" so to speak, and go on and on about these past 2 months. Lord knows you all know the story. I put a post on my profile regarding my Dr appt. yesterday so you can look at it if you'd like.....to sum it up, dang, it went well!!!

But, I have had all this time off work, and have had so much time to think about my life...what's important, and really, what is just "stuff," you know, hills really not worth dying on. There are days that I just out of the blue will start crying for various reasons. I know that part of it is depression which I hear is normal when things like this happens. But honestly, most of the tears come from tears of joy and thankfulness.

I have the best family that I could ever ask for. Even though they did not want me to go and have ps out of the country, they NEVER told me not to go...I just could sense it. And when things went very wrong after surgery, my poor sister was just beside herself because she could not get to me. When I got home, she was at my home within 30 mins to see me, and the hugs were the best feeling in the world. All of my family, immediate, and my cousins, aunts, uncles, etc have all been here for me, and not one have said that I made a mistake going out of the country.

I also have friends that are literally priceless. They have just been here, plain and simple. My friend who flew down to get me at the border and drive me home at a moments notice, meals, people cleaning my house, washing my back, combing my hair, massaging my legs, and just sitting here with me even if I fell asleep mid sentence ....things that I literally had no energy to even do, or even think of doing. I tell you, you know who your friends are when you look like I did, and they still can handle looking at you and not turning away...... My poor roommate, bless her. She's just a kid, 23 years old. She is a co-worker who needed a place to stay a few months ago, so I opened up my home to her...when I got back from Mexico, I'm sure she thought, "Hey I never signed up for this," but she helped me out so much those first few weeks when I needed so much help, and many nights slept on the couch so she could help me up in the middle of the night when I needed it. She told me a few times when she could sense I was feeling bad, "Janel, I honestly don't mind helping you." She's a pretty mature 23 year old, I tell you.........she gets the whole friendship and "paying it forward thing" really well. I just love her......even though she drinks Pabst Blue Ribbon beer!!!

The people at Cosmed clinic in Mexico.......I literally have friends for life there. I hope to go back in the spring just to say hello and have dinner with my friends. Dr Q says i'm "half Mexican" now, I was with them so long...

And then there are you guys...........most of you I've never even met, yet you have been there for me too. Kim, aka Madame Butterfly, we just met in Dr Q's office the day before my surgery. And Kirsten, who I met for the first time when I was back in the clinic, lying in bed looking half dead. You 2 have been so sweet, calling me, encouraging me, etc. And those of you who offered to drive me up to Magic Mountain to meet my sister......and the rest of you who sent me little notes of prayers and encouragement.........I hope to meet you all someday, because you are such a blessing to me. I really love this board.

For those of you who are "Newbies," stick around because you are going to develop some lifelong friends here on this board. These people are so worth your time.

Janel,

It is good to hear that you are doing okay.  I am so proud of you.  I looked at your profile and you have come a long way.  I am hoping that I will be able to have Dr. Q do my plastics as well next Spring.

Question, did Elena ever explain to you why her place shut down or even an apology?  Reading about your experience there has given me second thoughts about staying there for aftercare.

Kim

I'm going to send you a PM,ok?

cool

 You go ahead and  (I've waited forever to use that one! lol) I personally love following your story!!
How exciting, your WOW moment at your appointment yesterday!!! I'm so glad things are finally getting better and you are looking Mahvelous Dahling!!!  but then you already did!!!
I can't wait to meet you in person! Are you going to the OH convention in LA end of the month??
thanks for continuing to share your story with us honey!!!
bigg huggs and love, Becky

Shut Up!!!, where did you get that pic? Was it from our "fun sight?" I love it!

I wish I could come to the LA event, but I am moving the end of the month.

Janel,

You're welcome. I feel as though I happened along a new friend too. And, I agree, Kirsten is super! She helped me too, being a little further out than I. It helps knowing the play by play week from week especially when bound to a recliner for over a month and looking like Frankenstein's ugly sister and being drugged as I don't know what.

I'm so glad to see and hear you're doing so well now!!! Having plastics is a bit of a mind bender isn't it... not unlike WLS... Sort of weird being repackaged with the same main ingredients on the inside... only those who've never met me don't know. Take your time with it all. You deserve to walk tall...

Any way, you've done a great job! I've enjoyed our talks, txts and emails and your huevos and mummy pics were a kick. Enjoy your shopping sprees to the outlets and such... so much to look forward to!

Take care,
Kim

You look marvelous!   I know it's been a trial and I'm so happy it's turned out so well for you. 

Great new avatar!

Hugs,
---jan---