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42 Year Old Wife and Mom - Longview, TX
UPDATED FROM tabitha1204
2 months post
5 Weeks Post-op
$2,500
Five weeks post-op and healing nicely! First two pictures are without make-up and the 2nd two are with make-up. (Taken today)
My son gave me a huge compliment today: we were face to face talking and he noticed the scar. He said, "wow! Your face looks amazing! I forgot all about the surgery. You can't even see it. "
My son gave me a huge compliment today: we were face to face talking and he noticed the scar. He said, "wow! Your face looks amazing! I forgot all about the surgery. You can't even see it. "
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UPDATED FROM tabitha1204
28 days post
2 Weeks Post-Op
This was taken July 14th.
I'm still extremely pleased with the results. I will take a photo tomorrow and post it as well.
I'm still extremely pleased with the results. I will take a photo tomorrow and post it as well.
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July 30, 2014
Sent you a message.
July 30, 2014
Tell the younger ( college ) generation you were in a fight ,with a little nose damage . You could be the hottiest most respected student on campus ! Bottom line.. it will heal ,and look unnoticeable.. promise ( but usually takes a couple of months ) .
July 30, 2014
Freddy, that's funny! If anything, I hope to bring awareness to the younger generation about the importance of using sunscreen and forgoing the use of tanning beds. At their age, I never thought about the consequences and thought that it only affected the older generation that was exposed to the UV rays on a more regular basis and those that looked like rubber due to many years of overexposure. I'm sure we all think on the positive side at some point (and that's good), that we won't be the one of the "1 out of 3" people that will develop any type of cancer during our lifetime. It wasn't till I had kids that I began to become more aware of the possibles of anything. Even more so now that I have become one of the "1 out of 3" people ratio.
July 30, 2014
Notice on national news yesterday ...skin cancer is all time record rate ...sadly even youth in their teens and 20's have been diagnosed . Makes you wonder even with the information ( I wish I had at that age ) ...Thks !
July 31, 2014
Thank you both for being willing to talk about skin cancer. It is definitely an issue. I'm a little bit paranoid about sun protection but I'm shocked at the number of people who still sit under tanning beds a few times a week, or lay out in the sun. :-/ It just isn't worth the risk.
July 31, 2014
Sharon, I completely agree, unfortunately people like me did not acknowledge the risk until it actually happened. It is definitely a wake up call.
UPDATED FROM tabitha1204
8 days post
8 days post-op
I had my stitches removed this morning. They put more "flesh" colored tape on the incision. It will come off in 7 days. I'm still very pleased. ((The stitches hurt like poop coming out!!))
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July 8, 2014
Awe.. it looks great.. and it is healing very, very well ! It is amazing how we heal. One week we have swelling, bruising, stitches, staples and a few weeks later...Voila!
July 8, 2014
Our bodies are certainly incredible! Thank you for your information on sunscreen!
July 9, 2014
Hello fellow bbc survivors, I have been using Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with sunscreen SPF 50+. When my dermatologist check my skin under that magnifying glass she said I was doing an excellent job with sunscreen. I also put it on my front and back of my neck, my ears and any exposed arms and chest areas. I am not taking any chances. The added advantage of this stuff is that it is a fabulous moisturizer and base coat for makeup, which also has a sunscreen of about 15. Cetaphil is also non-comedogenic and fragrance free for sensitive skin. My boyfriend recommended it to me. I do not sell it or work for the company - lol.
July 8, 2014
I do take this all very seriously, sometimes I get carried away with my writing. I would be happy to answer any questions about my/the Mohs experience. I sincerely hope everyone is doing well. It can be an awakening and a life changing event. For me I have decided after researching, to include additional supplements, foods in my diet along with the obvious sunscreen.
July 8, 2014
So I do really like the gel sunscreen and the spray on kind. The spray being easier to apply. I am obviously not an expert on sunscreen...but am paying attention now. So I have a L'Oreal 30 and a Solbar Thirty (from the derm office). I hope that is enough.
July 8, 2014
...42 wife/mom...looking good ...congratulations !!
July 8, 2014
You healed very nicely. I get mine out in a week. mine have to stay in for 2 weeks. but im pleased how fast it heals each day. If you want to still exchange emails let me know. Robin from AZ
July 19, 2014
Thank you for the frequent updates and pics. Looks like you're doing great so far! Did your stitches come out on Tuesday as planned?
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