THE NEW OLD ME....
First of all, I am so sorry I haven't called you back yet!! I have no real legitimate excuse other than when I think about it, the time is too early or too late, or somebody else is on the phone, or I am too tired or.....well, really nothing that is a good reason. Please accept my sincere apology and be ready for a call in the next few days. I do thoroughly enjoy our marathon phone chats, and look forward to another.
I have known throughout my recovery that you have been there every step of the way, and that your good thoughts, prayers, support and best wishes have helped me to recuperate. Your friendship is vital, important and cherished!!
I hope you and yours are well. Can't believe it is almost a year. Sure do miss you and we MUST plan something very very soon. I am so anxious to see the NEW you, too Slim!
Hugs, Lora
I can only imagine the pain you have gone through with this mega surgery on your body all at once. I had a mere panniculectomy (tummy tuck without muscle tightening) and that wasn't bad at all.....but I was still a whiney little baby and wanted to be soothed.....Ha! You are beyond BRAVE, you are my hero!!
Thank you for sharing your amazing story......you are my fuel for the day!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
I always feel inspired when I read your posts, too!! How kind of you to think that of mine. I have been keeping track of your plastics journey and I am glad that it has gone so well. Isn't it amazing what skin removal can do for our self-image, self-esteem and overall feelings?!?!?!
I have had my share of being whiney, too. Albeit when my prescription for oxycodone ran out, or when an internal stitch erupted, or when I needed help in the bathroom (will not give TMI here), or when....well you get the point. No surgery is easy, but at least this one has given me something to look forward to, as did your tummy tuck. I know that I am 2/3 of the way "home" on mine since there is still some swelling and my exercise regime is starting to re-tighten some of my "loose" spots.
Thanks again Karen for caring and for your words of praise, although I don't think I deserve praise...good wishes are more than enough for me!
Have a great day and aloha nui loa to you.
Hugs, Lora
I to went thru the plastics in 03 and the healingis a bear. But down the road you willl wonder why you were way back when. I know I do.
I have thought of you often but dont have your phone number.
Are you going to be comming to the New York gettogether that Laureen is doing. I know Ill be there. I have never been to New York City and I am planning on going.
With the cancer diagnosis in December that I got I am taing life in stride. I am cancer free right now and am not going to go back to work till November.
happy Passover!!!!!
Carla
I am so happy to hear from you! You are such an inspiration to so many on these boards. Your positive attitude has not only helped with your recovery but has taught so many of us that you must "take life in stride."
Your plastics was 6 years ago and you have no regret....I hope in the year 2015 (6 years from now) that I will not regret it either. I don't think I will, but if I do, my first thought will be "Call Carla!!"
As for NYC,,,Yes, Mary and I plan to be there. So glad that you are planning to also. It will be so great to reacquaint with the Pittsburgh GTG girls and to meet so many more.
Continued good health to you.
Hugs,
Lora
Someday I would like plastics too....however I am a size 0-3 in juniors now....what would I be then??? I would like my tummy done and a lift for the girls..... that would be wonderful!!
Hope you see you here more often. Looking for before and after pics...hint hint!!
Hugs...connie d
Connie,
So wonderful to hear from you! You are such a marvel, because you are always there with a kind and positive message for others when your life has so many obstacles. I have read some of your posts about Nic and Kayleigh and have prayed for their and your good health and well being. However, with your DNA in them, I am sure that there is nothing less than good news on the horizon for both of them!
As for plastics...I really didn't think about it for long. Actually, I never thought I would even give it a thought at all. But after attending a seminar with Dr. H., I got the answers to questions that I supressed. I read his book, and knew plastics would complete me and let me continue on the journey that I felt I was stuck in a dead end! I, unlike you, was not able to reach my goal weight because of the skin, and I was not a size 0-3...not that sizes or clothing define me. I have learned this lately!
When it comes to pictures...well...we'll see. I am working on that part of me now. I haven't even had a photo taken in the last 4 months...except the ones in the hospital where I was buck naked and had lines drawn all over me....now I know what a roadmap feels like!
Thanks again for your kind words and
Hugs to you and your sweet grands,
Lora
What a great day when I get a reply from you!!! How have you been? I hope things are good for you and Michael.
Mary posted for me every now and then, because I couldn't sit at the computer too much and when I had my son's laptop, I couldn't get comfortable enough to type. This plastics recovery experience was "bigger" than I expected! But since I am now further on the mend and at a place where I am getting back to some normalcy, I decided to come out of "lurkdom" and re-join the land of the OFF living. It is a nice place to be, especially since you, my sister are here.
Hugs,
Lora
