Home from Plastics with a new old job

Hey you guys... it's been a busy week for me... Some may recall that I had an interview for a big job.... well they offered it to me.... I told my boss about it, he offered me a $7,000 raise to stay... so I stayed and then during all of this intense negotiations I had my tummy tuck!! Dang, I'm worn out for an old lady!!! This all happened over a 5 day period..... anyways, I am healing fine from the tt... sans 10 pounds of flab and skin... I have two more weeks off and I think I'll take it just to relax and contemplate my NEW navel.... and it's a cutie too!!! This wls and resulting plastics has been quite a ride.. and now it's time to relax a while..... enjoying my rewards.... I think I can actually say that I love my new body... and it did so well in the surgery and recovery... I not only have my health, but I have a very flat tight tummy..... Anybody need any medicated powder or antifungal cream... guess I wont be needing that anymore for my belly overhang.... Thanks for all of your support, thoughts, and prayers.... Laurie - minus 186 lbs!!

Hello Laurie - Welcome home and congratulations on BOTH accomplishments! Plastic surgery is difficult in of itself, but to be negotiating employment during this time had to be very taxing. Glad to hear that things went well with your surgery and you're thrilled with the results. I can SO relate to the excitement that comes with a NEW belly-button! I was absolutely amazed that they could look so small and dainty. Sometimes it really is the SIMPLE things in life...? Enjoy your weekend - Lei

Thank you Lei!! Oh yes, it is the small things that bring such happiness and joy.... I am actually gonna go for a walk today.. feeling better every day... Laurie - minus 186 lbs!!

Great news there Laurie for the PS and the job negotiations. You should be proud of yourself and your successes. Remember to be very good to yourself and heal well. Enjoy your healing process and relax. Best of luck to you. You sound so upbeat about yourself and that is so good. I am still using various products under my amble boops and the huge panni fold over. I must be so careful not to get open sores and rashes. Hopefully I will have my PS next fall in October. Monica 330/203/16? healthier, happier, sexier, and so thankful

Hi Monica, Thanks for your kind words... Oh I will never forget the rashes and the constant care that old belly took!! You must keep up with that stuff.... I feel so liberated now... Good luck to you regarding your plastics... it really is the reward you give to yourself after losing all that weight!! I can't tell you how free I feel.... I think I actually love my new body... Laurie - minus 186 lbs!!

Hey Laurie!! That is GREAT. I was praying that your job situation would work out to your satisfaction and it has!! That is quite a nice raise in pay!! By all means take the next two weeks to comptemplate your new navel I think that is wonderful. I'm glad all went well for you. Hope to be joining you in that regard early next year. Pat (a "valley" girl)

Hey Pat, thanks for the kind words!!! If you have a plastic surgeon already...good for you!! If not, be sure to check out Dr. Elissa Burgess in Tualatin... she is listed here with excellent recommendations and I will be adding another glowing one.... she's great!! The hospital, Legacy Meridian Park was excellent too... never waited more than a minute for my call button.... very professional yet friendly and caring..... good scrambled eggs and oatmeal too!! Good luck to ya... Laurie

I was curious if Blue Cross payed for your TT, I live in NC and was told By the Drs. I would have a time trying to get Blue Cross Blue Shield to cover the TT, I am almost 5 yrs out and have a good amount of overhang i would love to get rid of. Thanks Bruce

Hi Bruce, BC/BS (Regence) would rather I die than drop a dime on me... seriously, those greedy -astards could not care less about my health needs. They didn't pay for my wls and they sure weren't gonna pay for my tt even though I have had horrible oozing rashes under my belly... Sometimes, you just have to take things into your own control in order to get what you deserve.... plus it's all tax deductible.... Anyways, didn't mean to rant, but the thought of an insurance co actually helping me out with my heath is something that has not happened in my lifetime..... Maybe yours will... just don't let money get in the way of you fulfilling your needs..... Take care Laurie - minus 186 lbs!!

Hi Laurie, Glad you came through it a. when I read your post here at work i had to . You can send me the powders. Don't like the creams. Take care & happy healing. MaryLyn