CAUTION- Hot chick!!!! 3 month update

Hello RealSelf,
It's been a while since my last post. I am still very excited and can't wait for my new look! However I do have some concerns that make me nervous. 1) Since most cosmetic surgeries are not medically necessary, they are not covered under FMLA. I am just curious as to how some of you went about requesting time off work. My PS said I should be able to return to work in 2 weeks. I have plenty of sick time and can be approved for regular Medical Leave , but unless it's FMLA, I won't have job protection...and I DO need my job... This is stressing me and I would appreciate some feedback on your experiences in this area.

OK...I apologize for doing a poor job of keeping everyone updated, but I am elated to say that "I did me"...finally!! This site has been a blessing and comfort to me as I have found the answers to so many questions and concerns during my journey. Now, I hope my experiences will be of help to any newbies. I have loaded some 'before' photos and will have some 'after' shots by this weekend.

So, March 8th @ 7:30am was my BIG day! We live exactly an hour away from Dr. Jimerson's office, so my husband & I decided to avoid the morning traffic by driving up the night before and staying at the Holiday Inn Express. Although I was nervous, I slept very well. On the morning of surgery, we arrived at 6:45. We said a prayer and headed in. We were greeted by Gheeta (nurse) who asked me to change into the gown, socks and lovely hat. She went over my medical history again, took my vital signs and started my IV. I met with the nurse anesthetist who again went over my medical history. I explaind my concerns about my high blood pressure during surgery and nausea after surgery (did not want to rip my muscle repair-lol). She was very knowledgeable and explained that my blood pressure would be monitored closely during surgery and that she could control it if it went too high. She explained her entire role and said she would give me something extra for nausea..

Dr. J. came in and said that he had just finished a good work-out and he felt good and was ready to work. I said, "good, that's what I want to hear." LOL
He made his markings, answered a few questions and he told my husband to go enjoy breakfast. By the time I kissed my hubby, I felt a burn going through my IV. The nurses walked me into the OR where Usher was playing on the radio. They helped me onto the table and that was it...Until a couple hours later when I was awakened by a nurse and my husband; they dressed me and put me in the car.