Inspiration
Today I’m inspired by other people’s stories. I’ve recently found the Tummy Tuck and Abdominoplasty forum on MakeMeHeal.com. It’s an online message board that provides support for patients of plastic surgery.
Some of the posts on the site made me nervous at first. Namely posts regarding complications and some not-so-happy results. Actually, nervous is an understatement — petrified is more like it. But after I calmed myself down, I found so many helpful and inspiring people and stories. It’s so good to hear from and talk to real people sharing their own experiences. It gives me great hope and a sense of security. I’m chosing to only focus on the positive posts, and am dedicated to keeping my hopes high. Some of the members have said very moving and inspirational things really impact me. Those are the things I will keep and internalize. In addition, they ofter practical advice for recovery. Real women, real surgery, real advice, real inspiration.
For example, check out some of the contributer’s sites:
Cocoa’s photos — We seem to have similar shapes and I really like the results that she has achieved! Email her at babyjane1986@yahoo.com
Summer’s photos — I love how she’s so open and honest with her photos!
April 19th, 2005 at 10:54 am
Erica, You are truly an inspiration! Congratulations on your success and only more to come!
April 19th, 2005 at 11:32 pm
With ANY surgery there are risks. This is an unavoidable fact of life. However those risks can be effectively managed by doing research (you’ve done this), picking a doctor who is skilled and has a history of good results (I think you’ve done this) and asking lots and lots of questions. Any doctor who will not take the time to give you the straight ’scoop’ isn’t worth much. Risk must be factored into the entire equation. Don’t let it become a disproportionate issue. Life is FULL of risks. Every single day you make many choices based on your assessment of a risk analysis. Everything from getting out of bed to driving to work to taking an elevator or flying on a plane. Each of these has a risk associated with them, as well as a potential benefit. The same is true of your surgery. There is a risk, but that risk must be weighted along with reality and the potential positive outcome. My thought: You’ll be fine!