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Weight Loss of 60+ = Saggy Skin; 66 Years Young. Sarasota, FL
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UPDATED FROM mkwillie
3 months post
12 week check in
I have my final doc visit next week. Overall, I am very pleased. My neck is still somewhat sensitive and tender as are areas along the side of my face. I am pleased with my result. However, I do question if I have a bit of looseness in my neck. Do I look 10 years younger? Ummm.. don't know for sure, as it is difficult to be objective. Once I see the doc's before photos, I may be able to judge a bit better. I do definitely look much improved in my opinion, and I hope I look 10 years younger at least. I am thankful for this group and Realself and the wonderful support provided by others. We are all on this journey together. Bless each of you who may read this and enjoy life and each day to its fullest. Tried to upload a video but it would not load. This is the second option to share information. Mary Wms, Sarasota, FL
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UPDATED FROM mkwillie
2 months post
Two months today: Surgery date was June 23, 2014
Here are a few close up photos of my changes. I am happy overall. Still some numbness and my neck feels a bit lumpy. Would I do it again? I believe so, especially if this "holds" and defies time or at least slows it down. LOL Most people whom I had not seen in a while think I have lost weight. One person told me I was "glowing." (Of course I was not going to fess up to anything....) and the glow... well, I think it is my moisturizer. Hee, hee.
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August 23, 2014
Mary - Happy Anniversary to my 2-month surgery sister! You look beautiful - so natural and so happy! Isn't it nice to be at this stage in the process?? I am happy for you!
August 23, 2014
Hi Linda,
And, happy anniversary to you as well. Yes, very happy to be on this side of the surgery table. How is your healing these days? Are you still sore too?
August 23, 2014
Mary - the sensations are really weird, aren't they? Last night was the first night in a long time that it hurt to lay on my ears. I would say that I have 85% of the feeling back in my face and neck. I wouldn't say I am sore anywhere - just a tight feeling under my chin and going down the front sides of my neck. Some days are worst than others! I still have some intermittent swelling - a lot of that depending on if I have eaten too much salt or not drinking enough water.
August 24, 2014
Still looking fantastic, it's such a confidence booster isn't it, thanks for updating.
August 25, 2014
Hi just read your profile,you are looking gorgeous,I am 19 days post op,healing well,only have bruising at back of neck and still tightness,some days worse than others.i guess this is normal.no regrets x
August 25, 2014
Thanks for the compliments. I am happy with the results. Best of luck - I know you will have great results too.
August 26, 2014
Very, very nice result, you're beautiful and you do "glow" :)
August 26, 2014
Thank you. You are sweet to say that. Everyone on here is so supportive. Have you made a decision yet for your procedures? (Hope I am correct in that you have not done yours yet.)
August 26, 2014
I have made the decision to do something... lol. I have a consult with an oculoplastic (eye plastics specialist) surgeon in three days. I have wanted upper and lower blephs for.. oh ... about 15 years :/ I realize now that I have eyelid ptosis which can be corrected at the same time as the eye surgeries, but it's a pretty technical procedure that should prob be done by a specialist, as revisions are extremely difficult and unpredicatable. Also several PS said they didn't even do ptosis surgery. I have heard great things about this doc (not on here though) and will see what she says. On her website she also mentions other procedures so will get her input, but not sure I would have those done with her. Maybe if she has more pics lol. I am likely looking at staging, with eyes first, healing, then the rest of my face work (boo, I want it all and I want it now lol). So gathering information now, read too many unhappy reviews to not proceed with caution. Def gonna do it tho, I read another reviewer that said "hey kids I'm spending your inheritance". I like it lol...
September 6, 2014
I had upper & lower eyelids done 12 years ago by Dr Ronald Hollins, in Omaha, NE, oralmaxilofacial plastic reconstructive surgeon, dental school first, then med school. Procedure was done out patient. Essentially no post-op pain. Results are Still Good. Procedure on Thurs, back to work on Mon. I wore glasses then, so bruises hidden. 'Have since had Lasik (another great investment) so, no more glasses. Having been a nurse for 44 years, I would say that having confidence in your physician is a major factor in any healthcare situation.
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