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Facelift in Cancun May 2012 - Cancun, Mexico, also had breast lift and augmentatn

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As promised I am going to give you a day by day. I...

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As promised I am going to give you a day by day. I arrived on Tuesday at 12:30p.m., flights were on time, I had no problem finding my way around ( i have never been to cancun) Sheri had sent me a voucher for transport to the condo, walked outside and there was the van, 15 min ride to condo, I met Sheri and didn't even go to the condo , hopped in her van and went to the clinic. Sheri had called me several days before and told me that the doctor had an opening the day I arrive , so I changed my operation date which was originally for Wednesday morning.

Got to the clinic, brought to a room and changed into a gown, at this point it ally hit me that I was really doing this. Blood was drawn , Short while later Dr. Vallco ( I may have spelt that wrong) came in and we talked , I also had my breasts reduced and old implants removed. Before I knew it I walked into another room said hallo.climbed up on the bed and.......lights out, woke up back in my room, head bandaged . There was NO pain, I took a breath and relaxed and fell back to sleep, I remember very soft hands checking my blood pressure and a shot, I believe one of the nurses slept on the sofa because twice I sat up to cough, she was right there. They were so gentle. Next morning Eric , Sheri,s husband came, I couldn't see him very well as my eyes were swollen shut, the left one was not too bad. The nurses showered me , rebandaged me and put me back to bed. They have a awesome restaurant next door , all natural , not added sugar any way I ordered an yogurt , fruit , it was great, all the food you get you order from there. Slept most of the day.

Today, same as yesterday , nurses showered me, fed from restaurant. The nurses took out my I.V. Around 2:30 DR. Came I. To remove drains, I'll be honest not the nicest experience, it hurt a little at times, but the sounds crew Ed me out more than anything else. Now my head had a tight bandage around it that I can't touch for 5 days, a little comfortable, my right eye is still swollen, basically I look like I got run over with a bus! Oh the price of beauty!! Eric deposited me a the apartment, Sheri had already gone shopping for groceries for me as of right now I'm here watching t.v. With my one eye, but feeling fine. I would have done this on the morning after surgery but there is no wifi there. I will keep you posted , tonight I'm going to make a sandwich and relax in bed! Talk to you all later

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Feeling great today, my left eye is opening...

Feeling great today, my left eye is opening slowlyyyyyyy, a little stir crazy because I feel great, no pain and it looks beautiful outside and the pool looks so inviting but not for me, at least not yet. Helen didn't come to the apartment because she got extra swollen and the Dr is keeping her in for another day, but hired an english speaking nurse to stay in the room with her, looking forward to meeting her tomorrow.

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May 11, 2012
All sounds wonderful to me,and i wish you a successful outcome.
May 11, 2012
Glad all is well for you. I am postoperative day 10 today from face/neck lift, brow lift. Very little pain. Just alot of tightness and swelling. How long will you stay in apt. I think most important is to get plenty of rest. I would get up and feel so good then in few hours would have discomfort in ears/neck and be exhausted. Best of luck to you.
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May 13, 2012
Sounds wonderful, but weren't you scared? You would have no recourse if something got messed up
May 13, 2012
Yes I was a little scared, however I'd be a little scared if I was doing it back home, I had to trust in the research I had done. Today is day 6 , still very swollen, bruises very prominent on face, breasts ......feels great, I keep forgetting I did them too, as I have absolutely no pain it that area. Worst thing about all this as of today is being stuck inside, t.v. In Mexico really sucks! Same t.v. Shows everyday, but it's a small price to pay. I met my apartment mate today, she finally got released form the clinic, she's pretty swollen but not much worse than me, she also did her arms, I guess it was a last minute add on. I gotta say, so far so good, feel great, wish I could go play outside!!!
May 14, 2012
Hi Marie
It is so cool you are in the same condo I was 8 weeks ago. I was really bored too the first week. I wanted to stay cool and rest in the lazyboy. There really is little pain with a face lift. Only irritations from stitches healing and staples. Once those are gone you feel so good and as Dr Velasco says swelling is part of healing. He told me no ice and dont touch the face.
Its nice you have company even to know there is someone else there to talk to. Of course Sheri and Erik are there with a phone call. Minutes away and so well taken care of. In 12 days you will feel so different and things really heal fast. You can cover bruises with makeup. So happy for you and can hardly wait to see before and after photos

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May 19, 2012
You've written a remarkable "cliffhanger". Let us know how you are doing. I had a full lift in 2000 followed by a minilift just 14 days ago. It accomplished my desire to "refresh" and I'm now content to ride into the sunset with no more surgical procedures. Botox and Juvaderm should handle the "biggies" and it's not my goal to look 30 again. Good luck to you. All the best, P.
May 19, 2012
Well tomorrow I go get the staples out, feeling a little down as I'm not looking as well as I hoped, the large bruise on my neck/ chest is still very visible, I guess I'm just stir crazy , it's been 9 days since I've been outside! Ive been told that this is all normal......well see! I'll wait and be patient before I give you my opinion on all of this. Helen my roommate is feeling the same, she has a large swollen area under her ear, the dr is supposed to drain it, that is the one thing I'm not to happy with here, communication not very good , were not getting out questions answered, all were told is "that's normal" I'm going to keep an open mind and let you all know how it turns out!
May 19, 2012
as far as communication goes there is really nothing they can say or do, you must take time to heal. Remember you can email sheri 10x a day if needed and she will reply. The Dr is just too busy as they all are here too. I know if I was here at home, communication would have been zero until my next monthly appt...
September 12, 2012
BS!!!! I am sure Alberta plastic surgeons are not that much different than my Ontario PS!!!!! I saw my doctor six times in the first three weeks and he gave me his personal cell phone number to call 24/7- and I used it!!!! 60 you telling a wrong picture of Canadian doctors, including the price you quoted in your personal forum.
May 19, 2012
Won't they let you go out for walks or a meal. Four days after my surgery I was do stir crazy had to go to the grocery. I can certainly understand the language barrier being frustrating. Just hang in there. I'm 17 days post op today and finally am feeling back to my normal self. So far I feel like it is do worth it. Time will tell
May 19, 2012
Marie, I remember that at the 21 day mark in 2000 that I felt like I could go out with big sunglasses and hair worn "down". It was still very tight. If my memory is still good about the high fences, I think at 6 weeks, I was feeling "good in my skin" again. Keep us posted. My worst and only real pain was turning over at night on my ears. That would always bring a wide awake reaction. I'm now 63 and that full face lift at age 51 really did everything I had hoped to achieve. I truly believe that you are going to do very well if your doctor's techniques are good. I'm a natural born auburn haired, very fair skinned person and yes I remember the bruising you mention. Looked like I had been in an auto accident. Appreciate your post. Please let us know how you continue to do. You could probably "cheat" and take a little walk around the place. These people aren't ever going to see you again in all liklihood! All the best, p.
May 19, 2012
please please please be patient Marie. I had cabin fever also. But everything that is happening to you, happened with me. There is nothing the Dr can do but let you heal. It sounds like Helen has a hemetoma which is a pocket of swelling and it has to be done with a needle. Again a very normal thing.
I did feel down the first week as I get so bored on a normal day. I am a very active person.
It took about 12 days where I put lots of cover makeup on and when I looked back I was really swollen but no one notices. I did go for walks in the garden area at night when there was no sun and sat by the pool. Its totally safe. Remember each person heals different and try not to judge too much until about 8weeks. I am wow now as I am still swollen as compared to my normal but love the results so much. Remember you can email me too and talk privated