I miss myself

Diana, yes, my neck lift is only one year out. It's very nice! Looks so good and turtlenecks now look good on me again. Do it! Only a tiny little scar under my chin.

Hello Ladies, First, I apologize for so many posts to PaddingtonPrincess. As you can see, they weren't going through and so I'd keep trying. You can see how persistent I was, although they got shorter and shorter. I have no idea why this happens, but it has happened to many people here. Kash2- the itching won't be relieved by any external treatments, nor by scratching. Here is what my PS told me: take little sections of your hair where it itches and gently tug on them. Or you can just kinda tap with your fingertip on that area like a soft little hammer. Those have worked with me and I still have the same problem at 9 months out. Itchiness is worse at night. Hope that helps. Turnerkitty32- so sorry to hear about your issue. What a drag! I'm glad that you are keeping good mental attitude, that is helpful to healing. There may just be something about your surgery that triggered Bell's Palsy and if that is the case, it will resolve. Sorry that you had a calloused woman ask you what happened. Maybe next time tell them it's Bell's Palsy just to protect yourself. It is akin to it and it's nobody's business what you did. I couldn't smile nor speak normally for at least about a month to 6 weeks. It was really hard to be normal! So that will come pretty quickly for you...hang in there. I hope your answer comes soon. Maybe the doctor can do something small to fix those hangs in your eyes. And so sorry to hear about your hubby's mesothelioma. Glad to hear he has had some good healing. So true about the power of prayer! I'll pray for him. Zekeaboyz, I did some hyperbaric treatments and apparently they really helped. My bruising went quicker than normal and my wounds healed rather quickly also. I highly recommend it but it is very expensive and it takes a lot of treatments to show up. I had one the night before my surgery and 4 right after. Very healing. Springup, thanks for posting that. So glad that your house is alright and you are all good. Can't imagine going without gas at the house and everything you and your community are going through. It's staggering the amount of destruction and then for it to snow on top of it all. Amazing! Like my post to Paddington, I had to write a few different times to you before it went through. Had written a longer post before but they got shorter and shorter. Don't know why that happens. Would you say that your tightness has greatly lessened? Do you still feel tight all the time? I think I will just realize it might be here to stay for years until I begin to naturally sag. I will look forward to not being feeling the annoying tightness. Hope everyone heals quickly and all problems resolve....hugs!

Paddington, So sorry to hear about your husband's cancer. I will pray for him. You have been a lifter of my spirits with your wit and kindness. I wish you all the best as you both fight this together. Take heart, my sister was diagnosed with 4th stage colon cancer 5 years ago and now is cancer free. I have been doing well and haven't the time to be paying attention to this board but it was a real life saver to me in my early months and you were a big part of that with your stories and your great attitude. I have received tons of compliments and wouldn't have done it had I known what I was getting into, nonetheless the results have been wonderful. Take care, dear Paddington! You are an amazing woman...am praying for your hubby when I think of it! ;-)

Paddington, I have been away from the board also. Been doing so much better and have been busy. So sorry to hear about your hubby! How awful for you and he was a jewel when you were in your early days of recovery. I wish you both the best, fight the good fight. My sister was diagnosed with 4th stage colon cancer 5 years ago and is now cancer free. Hoping for the best and praying for his complete health. By the way, getting very many compliments and except for the tightness which I think is just here to stay, my life is back to normal...am so happy, considering how hard those first 4-5 months were. Blessings to you!

Springup, My thoughts have been going out to you. I know that you live on Staten Island and hope you and your family are doing well. Are you okay? You have been the guardian angel of this board. A dear PS friend for all and a source of comfort and encouragement. Take care, dear Springup. Stay warm!