Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Big week!

Good morning all,

It's only 6 a.m. and already I have a list of things to do as long as my 8 hour day and then some.

I'm having surgery on Thursday. Nothing major or earth shattering. In fact, it's elective. I'm getting Liposuction. I didn't know if I'd share it publicly or not, but as many of you know by now, I have no pride. LOL.

Seriously though... I have reached the stage of feeling a little "deformed" because of certain fat deposits. It's been affecting my self-esteem for quite a while and even though my wonderful husband says it doesn't bother him, it bothers ME. I avoid letting him see me in my birthday suit, and I won't wear a bathing suit in public. In short, I feel like crap about my body.

So, never one to settle, I decided to do something about it. For those who preach caution, don't worry. I did my homework, researched the various doctors in my area and found someone board certified with loads of experience in exactly what I'm having done. I went to a seminar she gave and looked at a whole album full of before and after pictures with her. She remembered each patient and what she did for them. I was impressed.

So, I go in first thing Thursday morning. It will be done in a full service hospital, and I should be home that afternoon or evening. I've decided to share my journey with you over the next few weeks (or months, depending on recovery time.)
I hope you'll support my decision, and if not...just know that I think I'm going to feel better about myself and improve my quality of life in the long run.

Ash

8 comments:

Unknown said...

I've met you and think you're a beautiful woman! Best of luck with the procedure. Hope it turns out exactly how you hope.

Natasha Moore said...

Hope everything goes smoothly and you're thrilled with the results. Will be thinking about you.:)

Hot Ash Romance Novels said...

Thanks, ladies!

And, Amber... We've met? When? Where?
My memory is really lousy, so please don't be too insulted!

Ash

Francesca Hawley said...

Good luck with the surgery Ash. Thanks for sharing with your fans!

Cathleen Ross said...

Fantastic Ash. Can you take before and after photos of your fat deposits. I'm growing saddlebags on my thighs and often fantasize about liposucting them off along with my stomach. Let us know if it's painful afterwards. Will be thinking of you. Best of luck and thanks for outing yourself.
Cathleen Ross

Saskia Walker said...

I'm thinking of you and hoping it all goes well. Looking forward to your reports! Hugs, brave lady!

kelly said...

Hope everythingn goes well Ashlyn! You're brave for doing that and also brave for sharing- thank you!

Emma Petersen said...

Wow Ash! Go you! The fact that you're doing this for you AND sharing it with others who might share your experience/feelings makes it even more awesome.

Sending good thoughts your way that you get in and out safely and accomplished exactly what you need.