This week tested me.
I decided that it was time for me to visit the dermatologist. I've never been.
That's bad.
My darling cousin was diagnosed with melanoma a couple of years ago and it's so very scary.
I needed to go.
I went to my appointment on Wednesday & the MD examined me from head to toe.
"Everything looks good except for that. I don't like that mole on your leg."
Ok. So, I was told that I was getting a biopsy of a teeny, tiny mole and that involves....
an injection of...
Ugh! Seriously...can't they find something that hurts a little bit less?
I got my injection, whined a bit and off came the mole. Pathology is still pending at this time.
Now...Thursday.
I've really struggled with the idea of sharing this part. Call it vanity on my part. Call it what you want. You can judge me if you like but this is my blog and I need to document it so here it goes....
In September of 2008 I had gone to a laser hair removal appointment (yeah, that's vain too) and found out that the MD who runs the joint was starting to do laser liposuction. Ooooh! I needed more info on that. I've thought about doing it, like millions of other women, but who has the time or money to actually do it and it's just one of those thoughts that pass.
I met with Dr. Kulkin and he said I would be a good candidate. I knew it! The catch for me was the money. How much is it? Since he was just starting it at his practice (don't worry, he'd been training for years), the cost was $1900. That's a bargain!
I consulted w/Todd who wasn't too keen on me doing it but it was my decision so I decided to be a little selfish and do it. Now, I know I'm not fat. However, I am 4'11" and that baby belly wasn't going anywhere. No matter what I did, it just hung out and stayed with me.
I went thru the first procedure using some sleeping pills and pain meds. I was awake but loopy so didn't feel anything or remember anything. Laser lipo is non-invasive, also called "lunch time lipo". It went well, there was a difference and life went on. Not too long after I ended up having my ovarian cyst surgery so I didn't really get a chance to see how the lipo turned out since I was out of commission for 6 weeks.
I was with a friend at her laser appt and the RN asked how I liked my results and my friend piped up and said I wasn't happy. That led to Dr. Kulkin coming in and I was told I could have a revision at no charge. Sweet.
I had my revision on Thursday and things were a bit different. They've changed their technologies 4 times since I went in the first time and now they don't use any meds to knock you out. Let me say that I wouldn't do it drug-free again. It's not that it hurt (well, obviously the lidocaine really hurts) but it was the awareness of what was going on that was a bit creepy.
For all you naysayers out there, I had some excess fat...
see:
I decided that it was time for me to visit the dermatologist. I've never been.
That's bad.
My darling cousin was diagnosed with melanoma a couple of years ago and it's so very scary.
I needed to go.
I went to my appointment on Wednesday & the MD examined me from head to toe.
"Everything looks good except for that. I don't like that mole on your leg."
Ok. So, I was told that I was getting a biopsy of a teeny, tiny mole and that involves....
an injection of...
Ugh! Seriously...can't they find something that hurts a little bit less?
I got my injection, whined a bit and off came the mole. Pathology is still pending at this time.
Now...Thursday.
I've really struggled with the idea of sharing this part. Call it vanity on my part. Call it what you want. You can judge me if you like but this is my blog and I need to document it so here it goes....
In September of 2008 I had gone to a laser hair removal appointment (yeah, that's vain too) and found out that the MD who runs the joint was starting to do laser liposuction. Ooooh! I needed more info on that. I've thought about doing it, like millions of other women, but who has the time or money to actually do it and it's just one of those thoughts that pass.
I met with Dr. Kulkin and he said I would be a good candidate. I knew it! The catch for me was the money. How much is it? Since he was just starting it at his practice (don't worry, he'd been training for years), the cost was $1900. That's a bargain!
I consulted w/Todd who wasn't too keen on me doing it but it was my decision so I decided to be a little selfish and do it. Now, I know I'm not fat. However, I am 4'11" and that baby belly wasn't going anywhere. No matter what I did, it just hung out and stayed with me.
I went thru the first procedure using some sleeping pills and pain meds. I was awake but loopy so didn't feel anything or remember anything. Laser lipo is non-invasive, also called "lunch time lipo". It went well, there was a difference and life went on. Not too long after I ended up having my ovarian cyst surgery so I didn't really get a chance to see how the lipo turned out since I was out of commission for 6 weeks.
I was with a friend at her laser appt and the RN asked how I liked my results and my friend piped up and said I wasn't happy. That led to Dr. Kulkin coming in and I was told I could have a revision at no charge. Sweet.
I had my revision on Thursday and things were a bit different. They've changed their technologies 4 times since I went in the first time and now they don't use any meds to knock you out. Let me say that I wouldn't do it drug-free again. It's not that it hurt (well, obviously the lidocaine really hurts) but it was the awareness of what was going on that was a bit creepy.
For all you naysayers out there, I had some excess fat...
see:
Now that you're grossed out, here's the deal...
We all do things to make us feel better about ourselves; get our hair done, get our nails done, buy some new make-up, buy that new dress.
I just did something a little more invasive. Women worry too much about what others will think of them. I don't care. If removing a little of this or augmenting a little of that makes you happy then do it.
Life is too short to worry about what others think of me/you.
The end.
We all do things to make us feel better about ourselves; get our hair done, get our nails done, buy some new make-up, buy that new dress.
I just did something a little more invasive. Women worry too much about what others will think of them. I don't care. If removing a little of this or augmenting a little of that makes you happy then do it.
Life is too short to worry about what others think of me/you.
The end.
3 comments:
ah, I think about the tummy problem all the time. No matter how much I exercise, the extra skin just hangs there. Ugh! Kudos to you!
Good for you, Kim! I think you looked great before, but how you feel about yourself is the most important! I have always said "never say never" when it comes to fixing the things that babies have done/will do to my body. I am 2 pounds below my pre-pregnancy weight and still have a poochy tummy. Don't even get me started on my boobs. :(
Hey ... it's your body so go for it! Moms do so much for their families (so do Dad's, but this post is about Mom's) and it's great to be able to treat your self in a major way to some "rejuvination". I think its great and if you got the results you were after then even better.
BTW Annie715 your comment made me laugh ;)
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