silicone tail on hold for more than 5 years

[Mermaid Fenicia]

As I'm very slowly saving up for a silicon dream-tail (got about 300 euro now saved during 2 years), I'm also doing some adapted exercises as I can't do normal ones. Because of those exercises, tailswimming and a lot of relaxation I've lost a lot of weight, what makes my belly hanging so I can't do my exercises anymore :( I have even trouble sitting normal because my belly is in the way of everything :(
Today I went to a special doctor to see if he can adjust that all, he can but it will cost me about 2000 euro (maybe even more) to do so.
Here comes the big problem: as I'm disabled and not a loud to work I don't have any money of my own as they say that my boyfriend earns enough for both of us :( So now that hard saved money for the tail + maybe a loan from the bank (done by my friend) is needed for the operation that I need to have :(

[deepblue]

Ah, hun. I'm sorry- I understand. I was ordered on to disability for mental illness problems 7 years ago. Saving is impossible, of course.

But- have you done any research about this operation? Sought a second opinion? I have a few friends who lost a great deal of weight and had skin-removal surgery for sagging skin, but I also have some who simply turned to foundation garments that hold it in.

I wonder if there might be a foundation who can help you with the surgery.

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Here in Belgium prices for operations and city-hospitals are all the same :( No foundation here for that sort of stuff :(

[Mermaid Lilium]

Here in Belgium prices for operations and city-hospitals are all the same :( No foundation here for that sort of stuff :(

like deepblue mentioned, would something like spanx help for now? =/

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Slimwear doesn't help me, it just puches my belly more to the bottom and has it more folded double. It has to be removed. Tomorrow I know when I have to enter the hospital for the operation. My boyfriend has a small loan at his bank to pay for it.

[Ariel-Starfish]

Slimwear doesn't help me, it just puches my belly more to the bottom and has it more folded double. It has to be removed. Tomorrow I know when I have to enter the hospital for the operation. My boyfriend has a small loan at his bank to pay for it.


Bestvof luck!

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Thanks Ariel ;)

[Mermaid_Dominique]

That really sucks, good luck to you!:O

[Mermaid Oshun]

If your boyfriend gets the loan maybe you will be even more beautiful when you recover. Good luck

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Thanks Golden Pearl, he already has the money from the loan, so tomorrow I'll go to make an appointment for the operation ;)

[Mermaid Oshun]

congratulations
:D

[Kae]

I hope the operation goes well!

I plan on being a tailmaker within the next two years, and I plan on making payment plans available. So maybe we could work something out! :)

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Thanks Kae, I keep you (and Kat Arnold) in mind when I have saved up the money I need for a tail ;)

[telzey.amberdon]

Luck!

[Miyu]

Best of luck sweetie! I can't wait to see you healthy, happy, and in a silicone tail! :hug:

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Thanks all for those sweet comments :) Tonight (EU-time) I know more about the operation ;)

[Mermaid Fenicia]

23th of September at 10h30 (EU-time) I have to enter the hospital for the operation ;)

[Anahita]

Good luck Fenicia!

[Talia]

I will be thinking of you Fenicia. Best of luck with the operation!
:hug:

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Thanks Anahita & Talia ;)

[Mermaid Oshun]

My thoughts are with you. By the way are you having liposuction, a tummy tuck or just skin removed?

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Thanks Golden Pearl. I have all 3 of them ;)

[Mermaid Oshun]

wow :D

[Mermaid Lilium]

Thanks Kae, I keep you (and Kat Arnold) in mind when I have saved up the money I need for a tail ;)

*ears perk up* hehe I'm the same on payments =) Just focus on healing up after this cause it's a big thing for your body to go through *hugs* Good luck for when it happens! We'll all be thinking of you if you let us know when! <3

[Mermaid Kalliope]

Eeep! Surgery is scary! I hope all goes well! :-D Just remember to do what the doctors tell you! :-) I hope this surgery helps you! ^_^ Sorry to hear that your tail fund is being hurt for it, but your health is more important than a tail. <3

You'll get that dream tail one day! I thought it was impossible, and I'll be getting mine soon, so it can happen for anyone! ^_^

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Thanks Kailani :)

[Mermaid Fenicia]

I'm at the hospital now, in my room, getting ready for the operation. ;)

[Anahita]

Yay! Wishing you lots of luck! :hug:

[Yulia]

Holding all my thumbs and fins for you Fenicia!

[Mermaid Kelda]

Holding all my thumbs and fins for you Fenicia!
I had to google what "holding thumbs" meant xD
Best of luck Fenicia :) hope all goes well!

[Yulia]

I had to google what "holding thumbs" meant xD
Best of luck Fenicia :) hope all goes well!
Hahaha, oh didn't know it was a Swedish saying only. XD
But yeah, it's kinda the same thing as crossing fingers/fins I guess.
(But in Sweden, saying you are crossing your fingers mean that you lie!)

[PearlieMae]

Hoping all goes swimmingly!

[Mermaid Fenicia]

I'm back in my room now, and thanksagain for all those sweet words

[Echinacea]

Woot! Glad to hear you came through ok! :)

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Thanks :)

[Mermaid Shayna]

So it went well? How are you feeling?

[Mermaid Fenicia]

I'm feeling fine, but I can't move a lot.

[telzey.amberdon]

Fins up! Fast recovery!

[Mermaid Shayna]

I agree with telzey. Just relax until you feel better :3

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Thanks again for all those sweet comment. Just (abour 1 hour ago) I had breakfast in bed. :)

[Mermaid Oshun]

Get well soon Fenicia

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Thanks Golden Pearl :)

[Mermaid Shayna]

Thanks again for all those sweet comment. Just (abour 1 hour ago) I had breakfast in bed. :)
Now that's​ relaxing ;)

[Mermaid Fenicia]

I also get my lunch and diner in bed :p and sleep a lot.

[Mermaid Fenicia]

I'll be going home tomorrow ;)

[Yulia]

I'll be going home tomorrow ;)
yay! \o/

[telzey.amberdon]

Yeah!! Pizza?? Beer??

[Anahita]

Yay! I'm so glad your surgery went well and you're going home now. Take it easy and see if you can keep getting those breakfasts in bed ;)

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Those breackfasts in bed will be only in the weekends as my boyfriend has to leave early to work on weekdays. I'll have to wear a special elastic corset for about 6 weeks now.

[Mermaid Fenicia]

I'm back at home now, with a big box of painkillers. So now I can work on my desktop again instead of my smartphone ;)

[Anahita]

Yay! It sucks to be stuck on the phone... They're great in a pinch, but the actual computer just makes everything way easier.

[Mermaid Fenicia]

This is what I've been seeing every-time I woke up in the hospital: scales

[Anahita]

Lol! They knew they had a mermaid checked in and wanted to give you that homey feel ;)

[Mermaid Lilium]

glad you're home and doing well! Hope you heal up soon and there's not to much bruising etc for you to deal with xx

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Thanks for those sweet words all of you. :)

[deepblue]

Wow, I'm glad you're recovering and doing well! lol love the scales on the blanket. <3

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Wanted to take the blanket home, but wasn't aloud to :(

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Went to the doctor today for a check-up, everything is heeling nice :), next check-up is 8 January:)

[Anahita]

:highfive: Yay! that's great news!

[Mermaid Annariea]

good for you!! this is going to be so life-changing :D and you'll get your tail one day. your health was more important.

[Mermaid Dottie]

Hugs and Bubbles, Fenicia! You're such a dear, you deserve to feel wonderful!

[deepblue]

I look forward to hearing more about this journey you're on, Fenicia. It's inspiring. <3

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Thanks for all those sweet comments again, but I'll be landlocked until the 8 of January, then I'll now more.

[Mermaid Oshun]

Good luck Fenicia. I have two friends who did this. They wore her compression garment for 6-8 weeks after the surgeries and looked amazing after they healed. One however gained a lot of weight the year afterward and now looks very large again. So be careful and get well soon Fenicia.

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Thanks Golden Pearl. As I eat to little and only gain weight from nerves, I just have to keep up crafting (and swimming as soon as I can) to keep relaxed. ;)
I also need to wear a compression garment (corset like) for 6-8 weeks after the surgery. And have to lay on my back (on an angle) (and walk on an angle) for about 3 weeks. So after F.A.C.T.S. I can walk strait up again and lay normal in bed :)

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Back from the doctor with the good news that everything healed nicely and that I can go swimming again.:)

[PearlieMae]

Excellent!!! Great news!

[Mermaid Lilium]

Back from the doctor with the good news that everything healed nicely and that I can go swimming again.:)

YAY! :D Definately a happy new year for you then hehe

[Mermaid Adriel]

Glad to hear it, Fenicia! ^_^

[Mermaid Fenicia]

So, now on with my training and weekly swimming and saving on for my dream-tail ;)

[deepblue]

Yay! Congrats. :D

[Anahita]

Yay Fenicia! I'm so happy to hear that!

[Mermaid Bella]

yay! im so happy for you!

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Went swimming again after more than 3 month doing nothing and it felt really good :) Pics will come later ;)

[Mermaid Oshun]

Yeah!! I have actually been praying for you Fenicia. I hope you're better now

[Mermaid Fenicia]

I'm doing very well (as much my body can handle), thanks Golden Pearl :)

[Mermaid Lilium]

Went swimming again after more than 3 month doing nothing and it felt really good :) Pics will come later ;)

glad the swim went well :D feb will have a similar day for me - haven't been able to swim for a few months partly due to medical stuff and partly due to my degree >_<

[Mermaid Dottie]

I'm so excited for you Fenicia! I'm so glad you're back in the water again!

[Mermaid Fenicia]

As promised are here some pics of me under the water:
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[Azurin Luna]

Woo! Looking good. Must be nice to be in the water again :)

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Yep, very nice, mist it a lot :(