Non-fiction – Annie

byanniemd007
Jul 08,23
Anti-Obesity Medication, before and after, Health Insurance Formulary, Mommy Makeover, Mounjaro, Obesity, Obesity Medication, Plastic Surgeons, Self-love, Treatment of Obesity

The Struggle of Insurance Denials: My Battle with CVS Caremark for Prior Authorization of Mounjaro

Living with chronic diseases can be an ongoing battle, and for many individuals, access to appropriate medications plays a vital role in managing their conditions. Unfortunately, navigating the world of health insurance can often be a challenging and frustrating experience. In this blog post, I want to share my personal…

byanniemd007
May 31,23
50th Birthday, Coming of Age, Friendship, Girl Power, Middle Age Woman, Middle Aged Women, Road Trip

La Vida Loca 🖤

My girls. We have been living la vida loca for 35 years. The photo above was taken in 1999 at my Bachelorette Weekend in Rosarito Beach, Mexico. We drove across the border from LA. Caravanning in like 4 separate cars. They tried to surprise me with the location and Nadia…

byanniemd007
May 18,23
before and after, childhood trauma, Empty Nest, Girl Power, Grief, Married Life, Middle Age Woman, Middle Aged Women, Mommy Makeover, Nurse, Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Revision, Self-love, Social Media, tummy tuck scar, Writer

Kaleidoscope

POV: This is what an #emptynester #nightshiftnurse #californiagirl does when she gets called off due to low census after unsuccessfully trying to sleep all day. Rolled straight out of bed into my controversial string bikini, drank a protein drink, ate some burnt roasted Brussels sprouts and half of my bean…

byanniemd007
May 07,23
Anti-Obesity Medication, before and after, childhood trauma, Empty Nest, Girl Power, Grief, Middle Age Woman, Mommy Makeover, Motherhood, Obesity, Obesity Medication, Self-love, Social Media, Treatment of Obesity, Writer

Fly Girl

I’m all in my feels today. Let me count the ways: 1. I went back to work and I worked three in a row with some of my closest friends. They made it easy on me cuz they are all the strongest of nurses. It’s easy to be in charge…

byanniemd007
Apr 06,23
before and after, Middle Aged Women, Mommy Makeover, Mommy Makeover Must-Haves, Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Revision, Plus Size

Strong Like Mulan: Round 3

Today is post-op day 5 for my revision, dog ear removal and liposuction to correct some asymmetry. Today was a big day for me. It didn’t feel like it was a big deal while it was going on, it felt good. But now, as I lay in my bed, I…

byanniemd007
Mar 30,23
before and after, Middle Age Woman, Mommy Makeover, Mommy Makeover Must-Haves, Obesity, Plastic Surgeons, Self-love

GRWM: Plastic Surgery Revision Edition

Today is my only day to get this nest ready for me to be back in surgical recovery mode. Lots to do cuz I don’t live my life in the house is always clean zone. I choose that, I know. Did the shopping yesterday, I’m stocked with: jello, apple sauce,…

byanniemd007
Feb 27,23
Anti-Obesity Medication, before and after, Guest Blog, Health Insurance Formulary, Mounjaro, Obesity, Obesity Medication, Plus Size Plastic Surgery, Social Media, Treatment of Obesity, Writer

It’s About Damn Time: Treating Obesity as a Chronic Disease

During one of my TikTok scrolling sessions, I came across a video made by Nurse Practitioner Maria Lena Walls reading a letter one of her patients wrote to the CEO of her employer in regards to adding anti-obesity medications to their employer provided health insurance formulary. I was moved by…

byanniemd007
Feb 24,23
50th Birthday, childhood trauma, Empty Nest, Girl Power, Love, Middle Age Woman, Middle Aged Women, Mommy Makeover, Motherhood, Plastic Surgeons, Self-love, Social Media, Tattoo Therapy, Tattoo Tour

50th Birthday Tattoo Tour

I have been staring at an empty spot on my wrist, trying to decide what to put in that small space, for like two years. It’s surrounded by the leaves of one of my peonies, a Delft Blue tempest in a teacup for my mama, and my Covid syringe. I…

byanniemd007
Feb 07,23
before and after, Girl Power, Middle Aged Women, Mommy Makeover, Mounjaro, Obesity Medication, Self-love, Social Media, Writer

Perfectly Imperfect.

How dare I show my imperfect body on the internet. Does my cellulite make you uncomfortable? Does my body disgust you to the point that you must say something? As if I have never heard the slurs? It’s just the facts, right? It’s just your opinion. It’s not hurtful. I’m…

byanniemd007
Jan 15,23
before and after, Middle Aged Women, Mommy Makeover, Plastic Surgeons

Mum who ‘avoided mirrors for years’ hits back at evil trolls after getting £15,000 makeover

Written By Hannah Dodd for JamPress UK Mum unrecognisable after £15,000 ‘mummy makeover’ – with two LITRES of fat drained from stomach A mum who “hated” her belly and avoided looking in mirrors due to her weight has shared the results of a “mummy makeover” – which set her back…