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Forever, I have tried to compensate for the fat...
liltDecember 27, 2013
WORTH IT$6,000
Forever, I have tried to compensate for the fat pad under my chin. In high school I recall stretching my neck as if I was intent in conversation, lol. In my teenage mind, I thought if I stretched my neck like an ostrich it would flatten that little fat pad. Well, as time moves on the fat pad morphed into the wrinkly, turkey waddle.
A few years before, my sister took the leap and had her waddle removed. I decided the time was right for me. However, I agonized over the decision for a very long time. Not one to jump into anything even remotely risky, I questioned every detail. My erratic heart arrythymia that surfaces twice a year, the nausea and vertigo I suffered at 13 after emergency surgery, ... All of these factors created much angst. Finally, my sister summed it up well, ' either shut up or put up.'
I had 5 consults with different doctors in the area. I liked most of them, but no sooner would I decide on one, I would hear a horror story from someone about the doctor. Finally, I consulted with Dr. Francis Johns because so many people knew someone who had work done by him.
Presently, I am 16 days post op, I am still swollen. The sides of my neck are hard and tight, and my ears feel like the have weights attached to them. I would love to wear earrings but that is a long time out. All in all, it has been pretty easy. The hardest part is sleeping elevated and on my back for another two weeks. For me, this is not natural. I am sleep deprived. Along with that, the only other complaint is that the night of the surgery, my shoulders spasmed, and no amount of Percocet or muscle relaxers would relieve it. That was painful. I hope to post some photos of my results soon. I want to thank everyone who offered advice and support before and immediately after. It really is great to have this community.
A few years before, my sister took the leap and had her waddle removed. I decided the time was right for me. However, I agonized over the decision for a very long time. Not one to jump into anything even remotely risky, I questioned every detail. My erratic heart arrythymia that surfaces twice a year, the nausea and vertigo I suffered at 13 after emergency surgery, ... All of these factors created much angst. Finally, my sister summed it up well, ' either shut up or put up.'
I had 5 consults with different doctors in the area. I liked most of them, but no sooner would I decide on one, I would hear a horror story from someone about the doctor. Finally, I consulted with Dr. Francis Johns because so many people knew someone who had work done by him.
Presently, I am 16 days post op, I am still swollen. The sides of my neck are hard and tight, and my ears feel like the have weights attached to them. I would love to wear earrings but that is a long time out. All in all, it has been pretty easy. The hardest part is sleeping elevated and on my back for another two weeks. For me, this is not natural. I am sleep deprived. Along with that, the only other complaint is that the night of the surgery, my shoulders spasmed, and no amount of Percocet or muscle relaxers would relieve it. That was painful. I hope to post some photos of my results soon. I want to thank everyone who offered advice and support before and immediately after. It really is great to have this community.
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UPDATED FROM lilt
17 days post
Sleeping is getting more and more difficult.
liltDecember 29, 2013
I am finding it hard to continue to sleep elevated and on my back. I am 17 days post op. I still have 2 more weeks of this. Ugh! Any suggestions?
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December 30, 2013
Hi Lilt, do you have a wedge pillow? I sleep in recliner during the day and used the wedge pillow plus, a pillow under my knees and on both sides so it reminded be not to roll and it worked. I just started turning on my sides a bit last week (at 4 weeks out). But this was mainly because I had a nose job and breast lift and sleeping upright helped with nose swelling, also turning hurt my breast until last week.
Keep posting! Look forward to hearing about your journey. -Poppy
December 30, 2013
Poppy, thanks for the suggestion. I do have a wedge pillow. It helps some. I guess that I am a creature of habit... sleeping on my stomach too long! Hope you are healing well.
December 30, 2013
I was given a Transdermal Scop patch before surgery to eliminate any nausea. It worked great, but after removing it three days later my vision was blurred. It seems to be returning to normal in the last few days. I am not sure that I would use this again. The nurses tell me that it can do this for a few days, but it is annoying. So, I would suggest asking about alternatives.
December 30, 2013
I'm sorry to hear you're not sleeping well. That will come with time, but I can only imagine how frustrating it must be. Hang in there! And please keep updating us on how you're feeling. We are here for you!
December 30, 2013
Angie, thanks so much for your support. Please know that it is appreciated. Happy New Year!
UPDATED FROM lilt
24 days post
Miss My Earrings
liltJanuary 4, 2014
I am one of those people who feel half dressed without my earrings, but considering that my ears are numb and feel like rocks I doubt that I'll be wearing them for awhile. What do you think?? Maybe a few stickers are my ears will suffice? LOL.
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January 9, 2014
I am 4 weeks post my opp and my ears are still "dead" i also still have a stiff neck and it is sensitive if i touch parts of my face.
January 9, 2014
Stickers! Funny. Do you have any recent photos you can post to show what you look like now?
(I hate going without earrings, too).
(I hate going without earrings, too).
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