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Facelift- Shortscar or Mini - Columbus, GA

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When I was about 13 & first heard of a facelift, I...

Cherrie.r
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When I was about 13 & first heard of a facelift, I decided then that when I got old, I was going to have one done. Well, I don't like to think of myself as old, but it is soon to be a reality. I'VE BEEN WAITING TO HAVE A FACELIFT ALMOST ALL MY LIFE! LOL. Anyway, My husband & I own a small company. He is retiring, and I won't be able to take the amount of time off to recoup that you need if I wait. So he is still going to wrk another year , give or take some, and now is my chance.
I am really scared. I am getting a Breast lift @ same time and the date is nearing. I'm nervous, and sometimes it crosses my mind to back out, BUT, I get on here, see other peoples pic's, hear their excitement, and say YES! This is what I want.

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Sumanth Pagadala, MD (retired)

Sumanth Pagadala, MD (retired)

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August 5, 2013
Cherrie.r, as I approached my surgery date I also was nervous. The morning I went to the hospital for my procedures I asked my husband if I should back out. I think many of us experience this! Best wishes for a great result :)
August 5, 2013
Cherrie, go for it! You'll love yourself afterwords. There's not a part of it that you'll regret. Here's hoping for a great recovery for you!
August 5, 2013
Cherrie, you're having a lot done but as long as you and your PS are communicating well, you've done your research on him and have confidence in his ability, this can be a wonderful experience for you.  I think most of us have had the same thought pre op about backing out but I can tell you personally that I am so pleased post op.  Everything you're feeling is very normal under the situation.  Being out here on Realself is a wonderful way to build a support group so absolutely rely on the experiences and help of everyone here with one caveat....your PS and you should have final say in how you manage your surgery and recovery.  You'll find a lot of different opinions from both PS' and members.  As I've said before, you've paid a lot of money to your doctor so you should listen to his recommendations and instructions first.  :)  If you have any questions by all means just ask!
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August 5, 2013

I'm glad you're able to get this done and that you started your story on RealSelf. I hope this mini support group that you've created will be a great source of info and support for you throughout this journey!

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1 day pre

Final countdown.

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1 more day, & 2 wakeups. I got caught out in the rain one day last week & Thursday my nose started running & throat started getting mildy sore. Called PS office and told them what was going on & and asked if I needed antibiotics to fill in the 3 day gap before I start taking them Sunday for surgery on Monday. Nurse said that it is probably upper resperitory congestion, and that antibiotics wouldn't do that any good. She said treat symproms and take tylenol. I've been taking this nasal decongestant ever since & am not responding too much.
I took my regular meds tonight,, 1 nasal decongestant, 2 Tylenol, then decided to take 1 antibiotic because I'm suppose to start tomorrow anyway, and this was 11:00 pm anyway. Boom right after the antbiotic, I started itching. I was hoping I wasn't going to have a bad allergic reaction because I was going to stick it out at home. I originally went to PS in March & appt was made for May 13. Dr recommende a chemical peel in upper lip chin area, so I postponed appt to August 26. Then got thinking about my work I get in & out of sun all day long, so cancelled chemical peel. I have been dreading surgery now since March. I want to get this OVER with, lol
I was trying to take pills with water & breath through nose, I couldn't, it was too stopped up to breath through. Then I decided on anti bioti. I can't remember if they gave me oxygen through nose, or mask that covers both. If my nose is still stopped up Monday morn, I will ask for the mask.
The 2 pictures I have on here aren't good 1's. I have my camera set on tripod & plan to take pic's tomarrow. I think I have it set so the camera will be in exact same spot for before & after pics. this will be while sitting on edge of bath tub. Then when I stand, the camera is in perfect spot to get pictures for my boobs, for Breast Lift being done same day.
One lady said I am brave for having 2 surgeries in 1 day. No I think I'm crazy actually.
When I had my eyelid surgery did, I wouldn't let myself watch a video of it being done to some one on You tube or anywhere else. After it was done, I watched a video of it, and said if I had seen it before my surgery, I might no have had it done, So, I can't wait to have this facelift done, so I can fianally watch being done on a video. Maybe then I'll think I'm brave. lol.

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August 25, 2013
Cherrie, one more day! I had all sorts of minor medical problems the week before my surgery. I am sure some or all of it was from nerves. I had the worst kink in my neck about 5 days before. I couldn't turn my head and was totally miserable. Looking back on it, I am sure it was tension related. Then there was the major eczema breakout, wheezing and using my inhalers.... Since the surgery, my neck and back haven't felt better and all the other issues have resolved too. Not to worry, if you have picked your doc and are happy, go for it! I am so pleased (my surgery was the 16th) that I did this. You will be too. Good luck!
August 25, 2013
Thanks so much. Yes I had slight crick in my neck last night. This morning 1 of my eyes was swollen almost shut! Lol. I took a better nasl decongestant this morn. The 1's I was taking was a 1 every 4 hrs. I thnk I might've taken soemtoo close together, causing my eye to swell. This other pill I took this morning is a 1 in a 24 hr period. It should wear off about the time Dr. is marking me up.
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1 day pre

Last few pic's before big day

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I tried to get better pictures for myself as well as for the website. I want to be able to critic my surgery the best I can, and maybe help someone else who is in the decision making or going through the process also.

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