I was all set to wish everyone a great weekend and share the latest updates on the book, when I saw the news that novelist Olivia Goldsmith died, and it made me pause. The word at the time of this writing is that she died of complications from general anesthesia during plastic surgery.

First, I want to extend my condolences to her family, my heart goes out to you at this terrible time of tragedy. She was a great talent and will be missed.

Unfortunately this is not the only time someone has had serious complications during plastic surgery. The plastic surgery industry prides itself on the risk being very low, and the numbers tend to bear this claim out. But, a doctor has no way of knowing a patient might have a bad reaction to general anesthesia.

I doubt any surgeon would perform an elective operation if they knew that a patient would certainly die during the procedure.

I know someone who has had three elective plastic surgery procedures that involve general anesthesia in the last year. This is despite the fact that they’re beautiful already. And I really, really, really want them to quit. So, to that person, and you know who you are, if you’re reading this, please stop. You’re beautiful and I love you for who you are.