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58yrs Old Drooping Lids Affecting Vision - Fort Worth, TX

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My Ophthalmologist did a series of test on both my...

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pamgar56April 17, 2014
WORTH IT$3,000
My Ophthalmologist did a series of test on both my eyes and determined that my vision is being affected especially my peripheral vision. I work as a hairstylist and am unable to wear a contact in my right eye because of the lid"droop." One of my clients even asked me if I had had a stroke. That hurt!

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Mayli Davis, MD

Mayli Davis, MD

Ophthalmologist

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Cassandra999
April 19, 2014
Hi.... I am 15 days post. I wish you all the best. I assume you have been give instructions as to what to avoid the next two weeks prior to surgery...follow them! Get as much sleep as you can. It won't be sore...just a sunburnt feeling. You will look great ...keep us posted.
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pamgar56
April 19, 2014
Hi, I go for my pre op this weds the 23rd. I haven't been told yet about "what to avoid" Do you mean medications and aspirin? I don't take any, but I do take a multi vitamin and omega 3.
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pamgar56
April 19, 2014
And thank you for your encouraging words. I appreciate them:)
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Cassandra999
April 19, 2014
You may be told to stop taking them particularly if you are having a general anesthetic, which I did. Some supplements can cause inflammation which will increase your swelling and slow your healing. I was told to stop everything even vitamin c and I was terrified I would get a cold and not be able to proceed on the date. Aspirin and some meds are a no no. Your PS and his nurses will advise. ... I was given a medical grade arnica called Sinecch ...yes spelling is correct ...to take the night before through day 4. But I also had laser underneath which is a controlled burn. Are you?
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pamgar56
April 19, 2014
No I'm having Blepharoplasty. I have also thought of taking Arnica beforehand. I didn't know of a "medical grade" Arnica. Great info thanks so much.
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Cassandra999
April 19, 2014
Pam...I had upper and lower blepharoplasty too: the laser was below the lower lid to get rid of lines and smooth out the skin.
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pamgar56
April 20, 2014
Hi, did you have any repair of "Brow Ptosis"? I am having (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach. I'll be so glad to get to my pre-op, so I'm clear on every thing that will take place. Your comments have helped me keep positive:)
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Cassandra999
April 20, 2014
Nope...there's a post from a girl in Australia who had it recently I think. Will research her name for you.
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Cassandra999
April 20, 2014
Yes Elmango is her name "Pretty peepers are back " is her comment and she had a brow lift as well as belph in March.
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pamgar56
April 20, 2014
Thank you:))
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Cassandra999
April 20, 2014
Well rather than be fearful...write down your questions for the pre op meeting. A lot of people just get a local anesthetic and they are fine ...there is no pain just discomfort. Like a tooth filling not having a baby!! Every one has a different surgeon and approach....just be sure your own surgeon gives you printed instructions cos you will forget!
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pamgar56
April 20, 2014
Your right, it's always bet
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pamgar56
April 20, 2014
Oops sorry about the dropped typing. I will definitely write down my question and get a printout of instructions(good advice) I had lower jaw surgery when I was 28 where they broke & moved my lower jaw forward. I was wired shut for 8 weeks and could only drink through a straw. I handled that surgery and recovery pretty well so I'm sure I will do just fine. You have been so positive and your help is very much appreciated:)
User3598
April 20, 2014
If you got through that, I bet you'll be fine with this!
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Elmango
April 20, 2014
Yes, I agree: if you had that done and came through, this will be a walk in the park!!
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Elmango
April 20, 2014
I've been reading up and I'm still not sure if the tarso levator advancement you mention is the same procedure as I had done. If the surgeon is lifting your eyebrow via the incision in your upper eyelid, then it's definitely different. My brow lift was done via a small incision at each temple, and the stitches were removed a week later. I didn't have any significant brow ptosis, but the Dr felt that if I had the browlift, then he could take less skin from my eyelids and generally get a better result :)
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pamgar56
April 20, 2014
I think they are definitely different. I have significant brow ptosis:( I will be sure to post weds the 24th after my pre op how the Doctor says she will do the brow. I'm getting excited!
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Cassandra999
April 21, 2014
Well now you are educated and can ask about it....no question is stupid. Keep us posted. But of course be guided firstly by your PS. The forum can help you so much but she is the primary care giver.
J at RS
April 19, 2014
Thanks for starting a review on RealSelf.  I'm excited for you so you can see better after surgery!  This community is really helpful and supportive, so don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or concerns.  

I hope you keep us updated on everything that is going on and all about your pre-op appointment.  :) 
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pamgar56
April 19, 2014
Thank you for the encouragement, I am getting a little nervous, mostly about the anesthesia. Will I be awake etc? I guess ill find out at pre-op.
J at RS
April 19, 2014
I think it would say in your quote whether or not you will have general anesthesia or not, so you may be able to figure that out.  Don't worry about the surgery, just try to eat healthy and drink lots of water so you are super healthy going in.  Are you taking arnica and bromelain pills?  
J at RS
April 19, 2014
Just saw your comment about arnica :)
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pamgar56
April 20, 2014
Thank you for the info about the bromelain pills. Very helpful:)
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Eyedidit
April 22, 2014
i was worried about being knocked out and others would rather be knocked out. just uppers doesn't require total knockout from what i hear but you can ask for options. some anesthesia could have lasting side effects, i felt like i was on a hangover for a week or 2.
UPDATED FROM pamgar56
7 days pre

Pre-op today andgetting excited!

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pamgar56April 23, 2014
Dr Davis and her staff explained in detail what to expect during and after surgery, also sent me home with good information printed out. With my eyelid surgery on both eyes, also on the right brow where I have significant brow "droop" she will do a "TransBleph implant" that will eventually absorb into my body. She explained that it will be pretty tender for awhile and may have a little bump but eventually that's disappears. Anethesia will be a "twighlite state" she said from the moment i arrive at surgery center till able to go home will be about 5 hours. I will wear a bandage for a week to cover brow line, stitches on lids will absorb and don't need to be removed. Post op follow up appointment will be 1 week after surgery and she said I can return to work:)

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Tiatt
April 25, 2014
Hi iv just had a brow lift through top lids my eyes look tiny I'm so sad x
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Cassandra999
April 28, 2014
Best of luck on May 1! Let us know how you are doing! You should be getting in your supplies today and tomorrow......food, meds, gauze, ice packs or face cloths or whatever you are using to ice...you mentioned you got a list. Relax....you will be fabulous. The first 24 hours are the worst ...you need to ice a lot. Day 3 you will look horrible and be sad and regret that you did it and think you will never be right...all normal feelings.
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pamgar56
April 28, 2014
Thank you so much for all of your helpful advice and encouragement. I'm getting ready:)
UPDATED FROM pamgar56
1 day post

Eyelid and right brow lift surgery over

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pamgar56May 2, 2014
Surgery went well, Dr Davis used a laser and it took about an hour and a half. I was comfortable and awake during surgery, after the initial "twilite sleep" when they do the numbing injections around your eyes. Taking extra strength Tylenol every 6 hrs and ice mask 15 mins on 15mins off, for first 47hrs.,the bandage around my head stays until may 7th for first post op visit. Eye bandages off this morning and antibiotic ointment apllied now twice a day.

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Cassandra999
May 2, 2014
Great that you are through it ...well done. Relax for the weekend if you can and if the doldrums hit....just get thought them by keeping your "eye" on the end product. A more youthful you! Congrats
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pamgar56
May 2, 2014
Thank you always for your positive thoughts! I think I'm doing well and Tylenol extra strength and ice packs holding off any discomfort. My husband is being a great "nurse" too:)
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Cassandra999
May 2, 2014
Yes it's amazing how they can actually cope when pressed! I'm so glad you can type. I couldn't see to type. I'm 4 weeks out now and just a little blurry in one eye and the healing is great in left but slower in right and I'm very impatient! It's all normal I'm told. I hope you get some sleep.
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