The Hernia Files
Well, Monday is the big day.
The day where the docs fix what art-nude modelling broke.
Tip for aging models everywhere: DO NOT ATTEMPT fine-art nude modelling if you’ve had three c/sections. You WILL split your stitches.
Fine-art nude posing is surprisingly demanding….sucking in and stretching into unnatural positions results in amazing pictures, but it will also be costly in terms of medical bills (to the tune of some £2.5K. I’m trying not to think of how much photography equipment that could have bought).
I guess I’m going to be out of commission for a while, which means no modelling.
No hardship there, as Rich is barely shooting at the mo, due to day-job pressures. We did have a very cool practice shoot last weekend, trying out my 7 inch red ‘n’ spiky fetish heels (which will be completely lost in B+W), and his new lighting idea. He won’t allow me to post the images as yet because he is planning a series, and so he’s waiting until he has shot some more models (June and July) before he finalises the images.
When I do go back to modelling, in a wee while, I’ll be covering up for a bit (*pause to hear rapturous applause*) due to scarring, so I think I’ll be relegated to fetish for the next 6 months (Yippee! Bring on those new Zentai suits!)
The moral of the story?
When you’re forty, you’re NOT invincible. Despite the fact that you may feel like an eighteen year old nude model inside, you really are physically fairly geriatric, as Madonna recently learnt to her peril.
The problem with having a hernia in embarrassing places is that it not only impacts on your modelling career, but it also seriously interferes with your private life too. I think this link sums it up nicely (involves Flash, so don’t download it if you hate Flash).
I won’t be updating the blog for a few days, due to hospitals, searing agony and all that, so will be posting later next week, after my tummy has had a makeover.
As Arnie loves to say, I’ll be back…bigger (hopefully not, but my eight year old son does bake most excellent cakes) and better than before.
In the meantime, please enjoy Lynx.
I seriously covet her breasts……for myself, I mean, but alas after all those medical bills, they are waaay too expensive!
Yup, I think it was definitely that particular pose (a favourite of Richard’s) which split my stitches. And I didn’t look nearly as good either.
Humph.
The day where the docs fix what art-nude modelling broke.
Tip for aging models everywhere: DO NOT ATTEMPT fine-art nude modelling if you’ve had three c/sections. You WILL split your stitches.
Fine-art nude posing is surprisingly demanding….sucking in and stretching into unnatural positions results in amazing pictures, but it will also be costly in terms of medical bills (to the tune of some £2.5K. I’m trying not to think of how much photography equipment that could have bought).
I guess I’m going to be out of commission for a while, which means no modelling.
No hardship there, as Rich is barely shooting at the mo, due to day-job pressures. We did have a very cool practice shoot last weekend, trying out my 7 inch red ‘n’ spiky fetish heels (which will be completely lost in B+W), and his new lighting idea. He won’t allow me to post the images as yet because he is planning a series, and so he’s waiting until he has shot some more models (June and July) before he finalises the images.
When I do go back to modelling, in a wee while, I’ll be covering up for a bit (*pause to hear rapturous applause*) due to scarring, so I think I’ll be relegated to fetish for the next 6 months (Yippee! Bring on those new Zentai suits!)
The moral of the story?
When you’re forty, you’re NOT invincible. Despite the fact that you may feel like an eighteen year old nude model inside, you really are physically fairly geriatric, as Madonna recently learnt to her peril.
The problem with having a hernia in embarrassing places is that it not only impacts on your modelling career, but it also seriously interferes with your private life too. I think this link sums it up nicely (involves Flash, so don’t download it if you hate Flash).
I won’t be updating the blog for a few days, due to hospitals, searing agony and all that, so will be posting later next week, after my tummy has had a makeover.
As Arnie loves to say, I’ll be back…bigger (hopefully not, but my eight year old son does bake most excellent cakes) and better than before.
In the meantime, please enjoy Lynx.
I seriously covet her breasts……for myself, I mean, but alas after all those medical bills, they are waaay too expensive!
Yup, I think it was definitely that particular pose (a favourite of Richard’s) which split my stitches. And I didn’t look nearly as good either.
Humph.
posted by Lin at 5:17 PM
4 Comments:
I'd love to photograph your scars, but that's just how I am.
I know what it's like to be a fine art nude model with a bunch of scars... and the surgeries that brought them! All my best wishes and thoughts for you, (Monday and always!) and I look forward to hearing from you here ASAP! I don't comment much, but I read everything you write, and love it all! Just slow down a little afterwards, Ok? As much as a mom can! :)
-Lela
Best wishes, get well soon Lin.
Regards
Mark
Thanx Mark. Much appreciated!
The Op went well. I am suitably stiched back together, and I have another groovy new scar for Melvin to photograph.
Lela, thanks so much for commenting. I've heard a lot about you (all good!) and I'm a big admirer of your work! You have some awesome piccies :-)
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