ktj

Just thought I'd offer an update. I am 3 weeks and a few days post-surgery. My panic and initial "wth did I do to myself?" has passed. Swelling and weird lumps, etc. are almost gone. I look in the mirror and DO look refreshed, brighter...a better me, so to speak, which is what I wanted all along. The incisions are still red, but manageable and one required a cortisone shot (I'm allergic to EVERYTHING) as the doc felt I might be reacting to the sutures. I'm experimenting with different scar treatments and I'll let you know how it goes. I just want to thank you for your kind and supportive responses. It helped get me over my initial doubts. Best and thanks! Kt

Thanks for the reassurance. I really appreciate it and it was really sweet of you to respond. Like a lot of people, I guess I want perfection right away :). I knew there would be stitches in front of my ears, it was just very...dramatic at first look. Bruising is gone, so I don't look like I've been in a street fight anymore. Got the stitches out Tuesday (or most of them anyway). The incisions look like they will heal ok, although there is one tiny spot that looks "wider" apart than the rest. Deciding if I should obsess about it or not. :) Maybe I should just stay away from the mirror for more than an hour. Ha! I could probably organize myself to take pictures although I'm not sure how valuable that will be without the before. Thanks again!