Hot Debate, Need Some Opinions

January 28, 2005

My boyfriend and I were having a big argument regarding my jaw

surgery. Fisrt, he strongly believes that the reason I want to do surgery

is purely cosmetic concerned. No matter of what, he always refer to my

surgery plan as " a cosmetic surgery. " I would admit that part of it is for

cosmetic purpose, but not all. Some of it are for my jaw function and

speech improvement. Eventhough it is for cosmetic, I don't think it is a

severe crime. I need some self-confidence to enter job market and he

should pay some respect on my decision (I am a 100% financially

suporting myself).

Second, when he learned that I am trying very hard to do, no matter of

what, he was convincing me that I should seek surgeons and get

surgery in Las Vegas, Nevada. I am living in Illinois, and I don't

understand why it has to be " Las Vegas? " When I asked him on what

basis he pick that place and surgeons from that place, he kind of

reasons that people overthere are doing lots of " cosmetic surgery " and

since they do " it " all the time, the surgeon there must be better than

anywhere (since we start to date, he kept saying that Las Vegas has

lots of gorgeous people becuase of " cosmetic surgery. " ) He also says

that since there is a high demand, supply (surgeon fees and hospital

fees) would be lower than in IL??????? I definitely don't think it make

sense!!!

I don't buy his ideas since I know that he percieve my " jaw surgery "

as " a plastic surgery " : to him, they are the same!!!! But when he says

that the fees would be cheaper, I kinda tilt not because of " high

demand " as he says (that is not true--the more demands, the higher

price according to economic theory). Anyone has surgery experience in

Las Vegas or somewhere in Nevada? May I ask how much was your

cost in total? Is it extreamly cheap than any where in America because

of " high demand " ???????? Also can anyone tell me should I believe in

what he say--what this guy is talking????? How should I deal with him.

Sandy

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