A chapter in one of my favorite books about women in midlife is entitled “Strut your stuff, even if it is sagging.” Of course the chapter is about accepting our bodies as they are… blah, blah blah.
Naturally I read it with half-hearted agreement.
Posted by Leona Bergstrom
But this week I found myself doomed to sagging. Yes, my insurance company rejected, denied, flat out said “no” to approving an upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Even though my eye doctor felt my sagging eyelids inhibits my vision, and the plastic surgeon submitted startling photos of my hooded eyes (without makeup!), the powers that be at Regence Blue Shield denied authorization.
I have to admit I’m disappointed. I had hoped that this simple surgery would lift my lids and reveal my sparkling blue eyes, rendering my true youthful inner being. My deepest desire was for people to quit telling me how tired I look!
So this morning I’m resigned to sagging. Guess I’ll go put on my make-up and make an effort to strut.
Pity the next person that tells me I look tired.
Monday, July 26, 2010
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I am sorry your claim was denied. I had a similar experience and it was hard. After getting some online counseling (I know it sounds weird but trust me.) I feel much better about life.
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