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[StacieJayne]

Melissa, you look gorgeous It must be great to think that the worst part is finally over and you can get on with living again I wish you a speedy recovery and I hope you love the final results. I cannot wait to get around to facial surgery. Time drags, when you are waiting All my love. Stacie xxx.

[jillleanne]

Melissa, I feel your pain girl. Hurry up and get well, ok? No one should have to go through pain to be who they are. It'll all be over soon so hang in there.

[Michelle.M]

So I've been home for one week as of this morning and I am definitely ready for this to be over already. I do feel better every day, but I'm still a long way from feeling normal. The bruising and the swelling in my face seems to be subsiding but how many more days do I have to look in the mirror and see this? The general discomfort is gone and is replaced by a bit of malaise. Also my nose and forehead scar are actually hurting lately. They were comfortably numb for awhile, but as the feeling comes back it's bringing the pain with it. My new boobs are finally starting to feel like they belong there, but I will sure be glad when they're not swollen anymore. Right now they look as uncomfortable as they feel. Not hot.

Melissa, you look great! I just got home on Monday myself, and my under eye Nike swooshes are starting to diminish as well. Now if I can just get my lips to work properly . . .

[Badtranny]

Now if I can just get my lips to work properly . . .

LOL that's something that I've been neglecting to mention. The lip work doesn't hurt, but it is a bizarre feeling to try to smile but end up looking like Dick Cheney. I can do all of the mechanical things just fine now like drinking, sucking a straw, etc, but smiling still looks weird. It's getting better though.

Remember those sandwiches we were so excited about but couldn't open our mouths wide enough to eat? We had to destroy those things just to eat them.

[JohnH]

LOL that's something that I've been neglecting to mention. The lip work doesn't hurt, but it is a bizarre feeling to try to smile but end up looking like Dick Cheney.

My heart goes out to you, dear.

John

[Michelle.M]

The lip work doesn't hurt, but it is a bizarre feeling to try to smile but end up looking like Dick Cheney.

Oh, exactly! I still have duck lips. I am SO looking forward to the swelling going down on the lower half of my face.

Remember those sandwiches we were so excited about but couldn't open our mouths wide enough to eat? We had to destroy those things just to eat them.

LOL, that, oddly enough, is really a fond memory for me. I'm reminded of you whenever I eat a sandwich now.

[Jorja]

OMG, you just brought back those memories. I do remember duck lips.

[Badtranny]

Okay wow, I wasn't prepared for this even though I thought I was totally prepared for it. I'm beginning to feel almost normal so every few days I run short errands into the world but I don't really interact with anyone except for the occasional clerk. Today I had to go to Guitar Center to return a speaker and it was my first real test. I still have some bruising and swelling and I wasn't entirely sure that I don't still look like a dude, but I had to get this done so off I go. I was wearing what I normally wear, jeans and a tshirt with no makeup and my hair in a loose pony.

When I got there it was uneventful. Nobody really paying attention to me until finally a young guy says "Is somebody helping you ma'am? So far so good, I told him I had a speaker to return and showed him the receipt and he asked if I had it with me, I said yes it was in my truck. "you're gonna need help bringing that in right?" Yes absolutely I said. Soooo we go out and get it and he spends the next 30 minutes or so looking for another one to replace mine, during which time, every dude in the place offered to help me.

I was on the other side of a display when I heard him say, "hey, where's that lady that was waiting right here with that speaker?" When I came around the corner, the other guy said "there she is". A few minutes later we were all done and he carried the other speaker out to my truck.

I drove away in a daze. I can't believe this day is finally here. Now I'm really ready to finish healing and get the rest of my life started. I took this pic as soon as I got home.

[Cindy M]

Looking good Misty. It'll only get better...

[Kathryn Martin]

oh my, that looks fantastic

[Pamela Kay]

What a wonderful validation Melissa! You have passed through the fire and it is good.

I am so very happy for you, congratulations!

[Anne Elizabeth]

I guess all I can say is WOW!!! and wonderful. What a terrific affirmation.

[MandyGG]

You look amazing and you are so beautiful!

[Pamela Kay]

Oh, and since I forgot to mention it, you do look great Melissa!

You're making be feel better about going to Dr. Cardenas.

[Kate T]

You look great Melissa. Your photo (never flattering the old self portrait if you ask me) looks absolutely feminine.

Go out and be yourself as much as you can.

[AllieSF]

You are looking so much better. Now if we can get those stiff lips into a sweet smile we will be able actually see how happy you really are. About that speaker, did it have a chewed up corner and any Smudge scent markings? I hope you and your in house family are all doing well.

[Badtranny]

You are looking so much better. Now if we can get those stiff lips into a sweet smile we will be able actually see how happy you really are. About that speaker, did it have a chewed up corner and any Smudge scent markings? I hope you and your in house family are all doing well.

Thanks Allie, no Smudge didn't chew on the speaker, these are the big ones I'm currently using for monitors in the studio. He is however chewing on everything else. Nothing to keep your mind off your own problems like a puppy. ;-)

Hey, I still owe you dinner for driving me to Bako, so let's plan something.

[kellycan27]

You look great. Nice rack!

[AllieSF]

Kelly!! What a thing to say on a public forum. Gosh oh Gee.

Actually, I was going to say the same thing, but in an all too frequent senior moment I forgot to put that in my post, and I had to look, well maybe sneak a peak or many, at that rack for over 8 hours recently.

[Inna]

Hey so, now do you believe.....................................lol, yes MAAM, it is here MAAM, and wait a few, once the bruises come down and makeup goes up you will hear hello MISSY, can I help you carry that?

[GirlieAmanda]

My partner looks like you after her FFS. She looks a lot worse. We are right here with you. Hour by hour. Existing as best as you can. I hoop you are recovering.

[morgan51]

You are looking wonderful Melissa Congrats! See it's all you'd dreamed. You Rock!

[Helen Grandeis]

Finally we see the hair a little fluffier. It gives you a more delicate image. I am sure the new frontage real estate didn't hurt either. This is exactly what you wanted! We're looking forward to the glamour shots when you are healed

[ReineD]

"you're gonna need help bringing that in right?" Yes absolutely I said. Soooo we go out and get it and he spends the next 30 minutes or so looking for another one to replace mine, during which time, every dude in the place offered to help me.

Chivalry is not dead after all!

... maybe I should move to the Bay area. lol

Seriously, I'm so pleased for you Melissa. And you look great!

[arbon]

very happy for you and think you are looking great