Bridget in OR

Tired of Looking Tired - Portland, OR

Hey Torontochick Your in-laws sound like pills--guess there are some benefits to being single! I am a firm believer in doing what you want to do (within legal limits) if it makes you feel better about yourself. I've raised kids, helped raise grandkids, now taking care of parents and worked hard all my life so if I want to spend my money on me so be it. Some people put it into their homes or a variety of other things--me, I'm wearing my new kitchen on my face :)

Hey Torontochick, People did notice and for the most part in was very positive. It was really cute when one of the guys I work closely with came to me the other day and said that he had gone home to his wife and mentioned that he was sure I had something done. She asked him, well does it look good and he said I looked great. She told him, well tell her! So he came in the next day and told me I looked great. That was really sweet but the most important thing is that I feel like I look great. However, I have one work friend that refuses to talk to me--guess she was never really a friend! I read in one of the other posts that this happened to her too. Just be prepared for some insecure people and silly reactions when you have it done.

Hi Torontochick I'm a bit nervous, back to work tomorrow, first time since I had the procedure. I took a month off when I had the procedure so hopefully I'll just look really well rested to everyone! Smart move about getting in tip top shape before you take the plunge. The last year I started eating right (healthy foods) and joined a gym and work out at least an hour five to six times a week. I know it had a huge impact on my recovery--so you go girl, you'll be in great shape for your procedure!

Hey Torontochick, still have the numbness and sometime I wonder if I'm drooling when I drink or eat but friends told me I'm not, LOL! Went for my 3 week check up with my PS and he assured me that I'm healing normally. I am still swollen, particularly in the left cheek, which is probably causing the sensations. He told me I should experience a vast improvement by mid December. I am still thrilled with the results and guess I'm really lucky that I heal quickly. My doc was so impressed that he had one of his new nurses come in to see "his star patient." I promise I'll post pics as soon as my daughter emails them to me! Hope all is going well for you.

Hi Torontochick, sorry I didn't reply sooner but the holidays have had me pretty busy. Yes, today makes exactly 3 weeks for me and I am very pleased with the results. I only have faint bruising left under the eyes which is easily covered with regular makeup and just a little swelling is left. My son told me that I look younger than him! The only issue I am having, and I'll discuss this with my doctor when I see him in a few days, is my left cheek implant feels like it may be a fraction too close to my nose and I am having some numbness in my left upper lip--almost like a nerve is being pressed. I guess this is not uncommon and often resolves in time, but it is something I want him to take a look at. However, I love the fullness that the implants give my face. All my life I've had a very narrow face and now feel that it is much healthier looking. My daughter has been taking pictures all throughout the process so I will have her post them soon.