IN NEED OF CYBER SUPPORT FROM THE OFF!!

Howdy OFF family...

Life has been so hectic here, but I need to post what is happening in my life because I need some cyber support .
Seems as if it is the time of year for plastics (Janet and others), and now it is my turn.  As some of you know, I am having a Total Body Lift next Friday (Nov. 14th).  Dr. Dennis Hurwitz, the creator of the TBL and director of the Hurwitz Center for Plastic Surgery,  is my surgeon (you can google him or the center to see what this is all about or go to this link...http://www.hurwitzcenter.com ).  I  will be  on the table for 8-9 total hours and I am essentially having the works done. 
I know I must be crazy, but the "pain" of the flab, muffin top, jiggles and wiggles, along with the sharpei pups on my upper thighs and love handles big enough for a harley,and my 34 longs,  I had to do something.  He believes my results will be very dramatic and I am looking forward to that and not the pain and discomfort of the first few weeks.  I suspect I will look like a "mummy" with drains and will be living in a new recliner -- getting in and out of a bed will be virtually impossible. 
I will be swallowing all of my pride and dignity so my DH can wipe my new butt and other places since my arms will be out of commission to reach there.  I have avoided him seeing my birthday suit for over a year, but I guess he will get his fill when he has to assist me in the shower and etc. etc. etc!...geezzzzzzzzzzz.  Okay, so it will be worth it, although I am not doing this to be a 52 year old bikini model or even wear a bikini or a 2-piece for that matter.  I am doing it for me...my health (I have rashes and yeast under the folds) and my well-being (been a bit down and depressed over the skin 'cause I work out a lot and the skin will never tighten at this point). 
And of course the financial end...not too pretty...no insurance help here...well maybe they will pitch in a few pennies for the panni (good alliteration there) of which they are still hemming and hawwing.  If they do,it is a mere pittance for what this is costing...yes, it is a self-pay thing....surgeons, hospital, overnite x 3+, anesthesia, etc.   Had to do a mega loan....but I think it will be a good investment into my health...physical and mental and emotional.  Heck, I give Uncle Sam so much, it is time to give me some, too!

So, I guess this post is to ask for support and prayers (I worry constantly about anesthesia for 9 hours and the mortality rates from procedures like this) , but just your being there in the cyber world, will help.  Mary
(Baseball- Mom) will be able to update after my surgery if you are interested. 

Wish me luck & thanks in advance.
Hugs, Lora 

Good luck, Lora,  Anticipation is usually scarier than recovery.  I already envy your new and improved body. 

You must be Crazy?? I think not. I think it is WONDERFUL! I am sooo excited for you and Dr. Horowitz!! You can't ask for any better. ( I am a tad bit jealous, That is one of my fantasy wishes if I ever won the lottery." Put me up on the rack Dr. Horowitz and give me THE WORKS !! Yes I bet you will have a miserable few days but then after that it will just get better and better..Congratulations and keep us up to date. Blessings 

Aloha Lora......My dear one...you are very brave!! Having everything done at once is HUGE, but it sounds like you have found the surgeon that does these successfully and you have faith in him. I guess it is good to get it all over with at once. I sure wish I could wiggle my nose and magically make the weeks of recovery disappear and your sleek body suddenly happen.

My worrying about my little panniculectomy in Dec. now seems like sniveling about nothing.....Ha!

You have my support, TLC and encouragement. I do so love how we are all getting our lives back and sharing that with each other....even the bumpy part...or maybe ESPECIALLY THE BUMPY PARTS!!

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen

Dear Sweet Lora,

You are in most capable hands and from the point of having met with the "great" doctor Hurwitz, I don't think he is likely to undertake this without being sure of the outcome.  I am so excited for you and I will be waiting to hear from Mary as to how you are doing, please give her my number if she does not already have it, so I can get all that I need from her.   I look forward to you 6 months from now, hopefully, happy with the results of all your hard work and undertakings.  You deserve this piece of the puzzle to be fitted and to help you get to a place of recognizing how beautiful you are and if possible I hope to see you sooner, rather than later.

Of course, there will be many prayers and positive healing thoughts going out as you recover from the next phase of becoming that metamorphsed butterfly that you use as your avatar!

Hugs, Laureen

 WOW    This is quite an undertaking.  Sounds like Dr. H is the best.  I'm sure you are not the first nor the last he has done this surgery on.  You will be fine with his great team of surgeons.  They would not do this unless it is safe.

As far as the recoup time and trauma...  it will be over before you know it.  This is a wonderful opportunity for you and I'm glad you are able to do it.  Your health is very important and this surgery is just one of the many steps taken to be healthier.

Please send us before and after pix...  Yup, put a bag on your head and let us see the results.  Bag on the head is for your privacy...  lol  You will have amazing results.   You must have a wonderful hubby to be willing to wipe the "dark corners" of the body...  lol   

Best Wishes and you are in my thoughts and prayers
Millie

Lora....love...hugs.....and prayers are on the way!! keep us updated please!!

Hugs, connie d

Lora,

You are going to be so amazed at what is about to happen to you.  TAKE THE DRUGS!!!

I think you will need someone there with you for a week.  I know just with what I had, it was invaluable.  I worried about the mortality thing, too.  They wouldn't even consider operating if they thought there was the slightest chance.  A good positive attitude perked me up immensely.  I was getting my ducks in a row because there is always that chance, but knew I'd be okay.  You will be, too.

Please have Mary call me to let me know how you are.  I want to keep tabs on you.

Janet

lora...sweet mystery of my life! of course you have my support- you needn't even ask for prayers and words of encouragement...tho i of course have NOT gone befor eyou....
will be waiting for mary's update --or if you wanna call me yourself i think (?) you have my number???

no matter what...hugs an dlove and prayers of all positives!!!!!!!!!!!

Lora:

A brand new you!  You have all my admiration for your bravery!  Prayers and good thoughts are with you as you undergo this major overhaul!  You go girl!


Jeane