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Goodbye Lipstick , Hello Vaseline!

This morning, I went to a dermatologist about the hemangioma on my bottom lip. It has been there for about eighteen months and it was slowly growing. It really grossed me out. The Dr. I saw was very very nice and informative. But, he was very soft spoken. I was worn out when I left from trying to hear what he was saying.
He called the spot a venous lake. He also added that it had a tail. I did not want anything on my lip called a lake or that had a tail.
He gave me a shot in my lip and then used a round scalpel to cut it out. He then put stitches in my lip. None of this hurt at all.
I look like I have been in a fight and I can't use my beloved lipstick for a while. But, I am glad to have it off. I am thankful that it went well and that it was nothing serious.
The dr told me this was from sun damage. This is one of the reasons I get spray tans!!!!!!!!!!! Yay for the spray!!!!!
The sweet lady at the check-out desk talked softer than the doctor, if that is possible. I think she had a bad cold. I felt like I was the loudest person in the place and I am not loud at all.

I know your lives have really been enriched by reading about my lip.

Comments

A.W. said…
Vaseline is petroleum jelly. Petroleum, as in a product of gasoline. Not good for your lips. Choose a chap stick with no petroleum!
Megan said…
I am a random reader of your blog, (I have been reading it for a while) and I just wanted to say that you are so cute! I love the way you write; you write just like they way my friends and I talk to each other! :)

I'm glad nothing was seriously wrong with your lip and hopefully the incision/stitches will heal up soon!!!
V said…
You are so funny!!! I love reading your blog, no matter what you write. Continue doing what you're doing...
Jodi said…
Laurie - I use Reader to read blogs, so I usually don't make it over here to comment, but I read every post you write. I think you are hilarious and I love your honest life stories! Thanks for sharing your life-enriching tales!
Megan said…
You are the funniest blogger I read, and I read a lot of blogs! Even better than the "professional" bloggers! Can we be friends?!
Jenna said…
Glad it was a successful appointment! I am laughing about the quietness of those handling your medical care. I get to go see my dermatologist every 6 months (lots of "beauty marks" to keep an eye on) and I always feel like everyone is yelling. It's probably because 90% of the people in there are 80+ years old and have poor hearing. All of which makes me feel super cool. :-) Love you Laurie! Your posts always brighten my day!
Lindsay said…
Love your blog and your hilarious and real writing! I agree with the other comment you blog just like you would talk and it is so fun to read! I just got my first spray tan the other day and was scared to death it wouldn't turn out ok but it did! :) I am sure you have a funny story about your first visit!
Nancy said…
You crack me up!!
GLAD you are ok!!
Laurie,
Glad to hear everything is ok. I also agree with the other commentors (or is it er). You keep it real and are funny. First time to comment myself; however, maybe that's because my three year old is asleep and have the time.
Many blessings.
The Ormons said…
You had me thinking for a minute that something was wrong with that lipstick and I was thinking o no don't say that after I have been using it for almost a year. Glad everything worked out with your lip. You should post a picture of your lip.
Melissa said…
glad you got it taken care of...but i guess i will be the weird one...i want to see pictures...LOL
Laura Burciaga said…
LOL you have a way of writing about every day things in such a funny way!! Hope your lip heals fast!
Alisha Harris said…
About a year ago, the dermatologist had to do a biopsy on a spot on my face and I ended up with a few stitches BUT they put a bandage on the side of my face that I swear was the size of Texas!! This was before I quit my job to stay home with my son, and I was a TELLER at a bank!! HOW EMBARASSING!! IT looked like my face had gotten run over!! Just be thankful you won't (hopefully) have to see a million people a day!! :) I"ll be praying it heals fast!!
Sara Campbell said…
Y'all think she is funny on her blog...trying living with her as a 20 year old!!!!!!!!!! he he. I'll never forget the fun, Linda Dale!
Summer said…
Laurie, you just made me giggle! I totally have the veggietales "I love my lips" song in my head. Do you know the one? It's where Larry the cucumber is talking about his lips.

I'm glad your appointment went well and you don't have to worry about it any more. =)
Anonymous said…
Glad that your visit went well!
Kate in Austin said…
I do not even know you but I was laughing out loud at your talk of the quiet doctor. HOpe your lip is better. You are a funny gal.
soliluna said…
I just wanted to say hi and that I agree you are so funny! I love reading your posts. Glad your dad is feeling better. Happy October!

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