Frequently Asked Questions Page 2

Q14.) Wasn't your surgeries rather extreme and why?
A14.) Yes my Body Lift and Thigh lift were very extreme.
          Both of these surgeries were on the top level of top level and posed as a real challenge to both the surgeons.
          This is because I have lost more than half my own body weight and whilst I'm told the collagen and elasticity in my skin retracted back at a pretty good pace I still had an extreme amount of loose skin that needed to be excised.
          

Q15.) Why have you gone to the United States of America for some of your surgeries?
A15.) After a number of visits with surgeons for consultations including a Top Celebrity surgeon close to home
          in Harley Street, London. Dr Alex Karidis, it became apparent that all the advice I was being given it was necessary I
          would need to visit the great late Dr Ted Lockwood.
          World Renown Pioneer of the Body Lift.
          My 14 hour Body Lift was in Kansas and my 10 hour Extensive Medial Thigh Lift was in New Jersey USA.

Q16.) Do you suffer from low self esteem. Or are you just vain?
A16.) Most defiantly NO and absolutely NOT!
          I'm smiling at this question.........
          I am walking a very unique path and I guess until your faced with a similar feeling as I was,
          DO OR DIE....................
          I guess you would do anything to protect your health, in turn your life.
          Someone with low self-esteem would never have worked in a foreign country on their own or repeatedly appear
          on television, and permit a camera crew into there lives to film the most personal thing I could imagine to human.
          As for vanity, a vain person looks in the mirror and thinks they look pretty good.
          I look in the mirror and see room for improvement but am simply happy with my improvements to date and to
          be ALIVE!

Q17.) What would you say to someone else experiencing a similar challenge in life?
A17.)  I would say you must believe in what your doing, stay strong and focus.
          ''Always Believe and Follow Your Dreams''
          Above all understand how and what it is your doing to make change, make sure it's the right choice for you.
          This isn't  for everybody.
          Really what you have to do is take back the control.
          Only YOU can be held responsible for YOUR BODIES HEALTH at the end of the day.

Q18.) Don't you think it's the person on the inside that counts?
A18.) Oh yes for sure.
          Beauty is definitely skin deep.
          I believe that the outer package can be dressed up it can also be dressed down.
          What is really important is the heart and soul of a person and there true values in life.
          But beauty and personality don't have to be mutually exclusive.
             Having cosmetic surgery doesn't make you a better or worse person on the inside; it just makes you look
          different on the outside.
          Going through everything I am makes me who I am today.
           I am working hard to develop other talents that I've benefited from just as much as my surgery journey.

Q19.) What does your family and friends think of your accomplishments?
A19.) I'm sure they are proud of me and they share my mission.
          It's simply my health and happiness they want for me..........
          Friends and family who've known me all my life aren't particularly surprised because I've always done
          things differently.
            No one who knows me well considers it out of character. They all seem to be very understanding and
          supportive. They share the walk with me...............
          And as long as it works for me and makes me healthier and happy, that's fine with them.

Q20.) When are you going to stop losing weight and having surgeries?
A20.)  I will have completed my personal goals and mission in life of improved health and weight loss that I started
           when I have reached my own FINISH LINE.
           This goal ends for me after my three remaining surgeries.
           But even then it won't be the end............
           My health awareness has guided me to new places and will stay with me till the end of my days.
           As far as more weight loss, really what ever I loose throughout the time my surgeries take.
           I feel another four stone is practical for me and possible!
           

 Q21.) What is the most important question you would advice me asking my plastic surgeon?
A21.)  Often what someone thinks is an important question can have a long and complicated answer, which usually
           prompts further questions.
           Always find out how many of the surgeries the surgeon has carried out before!
           Ask how many of those were successful!
           Always ask to meet with a past patient where possible!
           I personally always do this as you are then able to see the workmanship and the scaring involved as well as
           the interaction and support you can have with this person to help you through the surgery.
           Ask to meet with the anesiolagist, lets face it his job can't be repeated as the surgeons can if your not happy with
           the results!
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