Melissa’s Blog: 4 Days and Counting!
May 15th, 2009
Should I be nervous? With only 4 days remaining, I can’t say that I have felt those telltale flutter of butterflies in my tummy, at least not yet. “I wonder why?” I ask myself. Maybe it’s because this procedure takes all of 45 minutes. It would appear to me, to be a walk in the park for Dr. Bashioum, as he has done 1,000’s of these. He sculpts my breasts like an artist sculpts a work of art. And voila! My masterpiece is complete. Or maybe it’s because I have looked beyond my actual surgery and I’m gearing up for the weeks to follow. It is surgery though, and I know it is serious business. Dr. Bashioum has given me a very precise course of action to follow and it goes like this, I am not to lift anything exceeding 5 pounds for the next three weeks. I repeat, “No lifting for three whole weeks!” But I have three small children. Precisely. In an effort to help reduce any complication and to ensure a properly healed chest, it’s critical that I abide by my doctor’s orders. So if that means sitting on the floor to console my child rather than picking them up, then up bet that you’ll find me on the kitchen floor singing, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Thankfully this is all tmeporary and the finish line is just around the corner.
As a stay-at-home mother of three, to refrain from lifting for three weeks is like asking my little ones not to use the word “no.” It’s going to be a very challenging task, but I understand how important it is. Fortunately, I’m not walking into this situation with my eyes closed. I have booked my mother-in-law an airline ticket out to our house, so she can help with the kids. My husband, thankfully, will be taking a week off from work. As all mothers know, our children depend on us greatly. And to be out of commission for a few weeks, call for a bit of help from family and friends. I’m so lucky to have that support.
My husband and I also decided to make a few minor changes to help aid in the “no lifting” policy. For example, we thought it would be a good idea to trade cars for the time being. He drives a compact. I drive a SUV, so I’m constantly lifting one, if not two of my children into their car seats multiple times throughout the day. By switching cars, this change will eliminate that problem. My little ducklings will be able to get in/out all by themselves.
I’ve counted down the days, but soon my surgery will simply be hours away. I invite you check back to watch the video clips of my before and after comments in my personal journey to brand new boobs!
Never Too Old
May 14th, 2009
When my mother first approached me to have facial cosmetic surgery, I thought she was a bit off. I could not imagine a 73 year old from such a simple past wanting rejuvenation surgery. Yet she was at a critical point in her life. She had completed grieving after my father’s passing and was ready to become socially involved again. In fact, an intriguing man (her future boyfriend) had moved into the home next door to her.
There are some limitations regarding age. As we age, medical conditions seem to plague us. These medical conditions can can increase the risks of surgery. As a result of conditions due to aging, the surgery may be compromised and the medical condition is at a risk of being made worse. Fortunately for my mother, her heart problem was not serious and was well controlled with medication. Elective cosmetic surgery should not be considered when medical illnesses cannot be well controlled or they make it unsafe to have surgery.
Patients come from a variety of social, economic and cultural backgrounds. There is no typical patient. People seek out cosmetic surgery when something about their physical appearance bothers them. Interestingly, the diversity of physical conditions is surprising and particular sensitivities bother some people but not others. Physical sensitivities result form age, pregnancy, injury, surgery and medical conditions. There is no right or wrong when it comes to patient concerns.
Helping my mother acheive her rejuvenation goals in a safe manner, has taught me a lot. From my first steps, to life along the way, my mother has a provided valuable insight from her unique and seasoned perspective. Fortunately, I was eventually open to listen and learn.
Follow Us!
