Guest guest Posted October 22, 2002 Report Share Posted October 22, 2002 In a message dated 10/22/02 8:23:53 AM, Graduate-OSSG writes: << The total body lift is $10k, adding breasts w/implants during same surgery is $6k. That includes anestesia, 2 nights in the hospital, surgeon fees etc. That is a lot of money. >> 16 grand to not have flapping and pulling and strain on back. 16 grand including hospital, professionals to watch over you, anes dr, plast sur doc, all surgery and follow up visits: 16 grand, the price of a very small compact car brand new. 16 grand, less than the price of one year at Harvard, short by about 15 grand. 16 grand, the price of 3 airplane trips to disney land for a family of five. 16 grand, the price of all new kitchen cabinets and counters and installation for a small a 9x11 kitchen. 16 grand, the price of adding two bathrooms (maybe). 16 grand, the price of a 100 sq foot office (10x10)for one year in Midtown Manhattan if such existed (they don't). 16 grand the price of 4 years of very good season tickets (for four) to 'the' performing arts theatre in any large city. 16 grand, sixteen years of one pack of cigarettes a day by those who smoke. 16 grand, 10 years of one cocktail per day at local yokel saloon. 16 grand, buying 10 new books a year for sixty years, or 20 for 30. 16 grand, the price of 320 running feet of wrought iron fence, (plain), enough to fence one lot 100x125 (maybe). 16 grand, the cost of builiding a brick wall with brick pillars across the front of your house (includes excavation, forms and cement footer. Diggers, extra) People do all kinds of home improvement. It is said that the body is the temple. Have mercy on it. The money is not the most important factor. The mercy is. As YOU see it. No one else. Just you. love, ceep G-MOM Just one more thought: Your health is important. Your mind is part of your health. People buy cars worth twice and three tmes as much as 16 grand, and the machine only lasts 5-6 years for most. The body lasts far longer for far less investment. This is not to say rush right out and be frivolous about this or life in general; it is just to say that the body is precious and it deserves a good caregiver who is bold and weighs risks versus benefit and acts accordingly. In case anyone wonders, I have had no plastics. Still flapping in the wind. But I see people here as heroic on most days and feel strongly that people ought have whatever is in their reach that will allow them to let go of their concerns and give their time to other matters as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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