Almost 45 years old and 6 months post op!! New pics!!

I am 44 years old and have hoods on my eyelids and turkey/chicken neck under my chin. I have hated these for years and am finally doing something about it. Although people say I only look 35, I feel so much older than my real age, especially in profile pictures of myself...so, I'm having a bilateral upper blepheroplasty and lower facelift.

I'm also tired of having people tell me I look tired!! Yes I have two very small children and I AM tired, but not tired as my eyes make me look! Lol!

My surgery is only 8 days away now and I am very excited! I'm not too worried about post op pain; I've been told by my ps that the most common complaint is burning/itching where the sutures are. Swelling and bruising can be kept to a minimum by icing and rest.

Oh yeah, I'm also tired of having to "lift" my hoods to apply makeup only to have it disappear when I let go!! I draw an exaggerated cat eye with liquid liner just to get a regular liner look when I let go! Oy! Sooooon it will all be gone!

The pics speak for themselves. I feel like a vibrant beautiful woman on the outside and now I want the outside to match. It seems having children later in life has sped up my aging process! Go figure!

I can't believe my surgery is on Monday! I've been keeping really busy to occupy myself until then...cleaning, cuddling with my babies etc. I'm not sure how I'll feel Sunday night, but right now I just want all this skin GONE!

My mom passed away in 2009 at the age of 72 (lung cancer) and I remember when I was little, she had the same surgery at around the same age I am now. Her was covered back ten by provincial health care...they said the hoods were impairing her vision. Good for her!
I'm having dinner and drinks with my bf tonight so we can giggle and talk about the surgery...a "Farewell to Chicken" night! Lol!

I love this community and all the support you ladies give. It helps me get through the days! Thank you!

I started taking the Arnica tablets today. I hope it helps with the bruising! My ps has had good success with it so we'll see! Getting a little nervous about the whole recovery! Oh man, two more sleeps!!