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Waiting for This Since I Was 50. Now Am 68. I'm Ready ( I Think) - Bluffton, SC
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Later, haven't had surgery yet......2/9 @ 8 AM. I...
Ihtak46February 8, 2015
Later, haven't had surgery yet......2/9 @ 8 AM.
I have been wanting to have work done for over a decade. Seems lately I've been looking so tired though I am not...it was my eyes, the baggy eyes took a toll on me as well as the wrinkles on my cheeks when I smiled. OH and my 'lovely' marionette lines at the mouth. Oh yes, I've decided. My surgery is 2/9/ 15, this Monday. I'm a bundle of nerves!
Photos are a week old, just returned from OUR FIRST CRUISE. Definitely a BEFORE pic.
I have been wanting to have work done for over a decade. Seems lately I've been looking so tired though I am not...it was my eyes, the baggy eyes took a toll on me as well as the wrinkles on my cheeks when I smiled. OH and my 'lovely' marionette lines at the mouth. Oh yes, I've decided. My surgery is 2/9/ 15, this Monday. I'm a bundle of nerves!
Photos are a week old, just returned from OUR FIRST CRUISE. Definitely a BEFORE pic.
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UPDATED FROM Ihtak46
3 days post
ITS OVER, now the HEAL!!!!!!
Ihtak46February 13, 2015
Had my surgery Monday. This is the third full day!! I have not looked into the mirror yer, I think I'll wait!!!! I'm not in pain but just a discomfort: the pulling of my face so swollen, the feel of my draining tubes, my sutures and stretched lip area making it difficult to eat. I'm eating soft foods.
This is the first day I could focus (with ointment and eye drops it's hard to open my eyes fully)
This is the first day I could focus (with ointment and eye drops it's hard to open my eyes fully)
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February 13, 2015
So glad to hear from you Girlfriend! I'm sure you are uncomfortable. Just take your meds and rest, rest, rest! I'm praying for you. I know your gonna heal fast and be so beautiful.
February 13, 2015
Looking great in these pics. Thanks for posting them. Wishing you well and rapid healing.
February 13, 2015
Just thinking about you. How are you feeling? You are going to look so beautiful.
February 13, 2015
Thank you for the caring comments. You have no idea how good it makes me feel. I am feeling OK now. My draines are out and half my sutures. I go back to Doc on Monday. I feel stretched! HA, I guess I was, uh? Doc says I look good, everything is good, etc. Just gotta take the time to heal. I just pray I'm OK by March 1. Hubby and I go to Florida to visit cousins then.
I can't wait for my face to lose the lively swellness and black and bluing.
February 14, 2015
Achy, tired and sore today...weak!!!! I think i need a solid meal!!!!! My face does look less bruised and swollen though. Time, i guess. Thanks for your comments Peaceheart.
@Moorea.....thank you. I just need patience.
February 14, 2015
Hi,I think you are an inspiration and I can already see a huge difference !!!! You are going to look amazing,just wait and see! did you just have a facelift ? You are over the worse now! Take care and rest lots x
February 14, 2015
Hey Buddy, arent you sweet. Thanks for the nice comments. I do feel im healing but not as fast as id like
February 14, 2015
I know when I go for my facelift that I'm going to be the most impatient patient they have ever had !!!! Pity help my hubby!!!
Did you have your eyes done ? X
February 14, 2015
Hi, Happy Valentine's Day! Have you tried either buying or making a protein smoothie? Straws are your friend. Someone (Hubby LOL) can whip up a delicious smoothie with fruit and a protein powder. Lack of protein will make you weak - we can't have that. Good Luck.
February 15, 2015
I had the bags under my eyes done Buddy. And my cheeks as well as the marionette lines around my mouth. My stitches are from side temple area around behind my ears down to my neck.
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UPDATED FROM Ihtak46
4 days post
Friday, Feb 13
Ihtak46February 13, 2015
Generally feeling OK. Draines are out and this is GOOD. Half the stitches and sutures are out and I GOT TO WASH MY HAIR TODAY, EVEN THOUGH I NEED TO DO IT AT LEAST THREE MORE TIMES TO GET RID OF ALL THE GELS AND OINTMENTS.
I am resting Nananna, thanks for writing. I had a problem putting the pics on here. Glad u were able to see them. I did look in the mirror today since Doc showed me a massage technique.
Nan, you getting excited about your surgery? Wont be long, uh? Prayers for you. Talk later, I'm going to eat????????????????
I am resting Nananna, thanks for writing. I had a problem putting the pics on here. Glad u were able to see them. I did look in the mirror today since Doc showed me a massage technique.
Nan, you getting excited about your surgery? Wont be long, uh? Prayers for you. Talk later, I'm going to eat????????????????
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February 13, 2015
Here's a pic from yesterday and today. My hub got a chuckle out of my hair so he 'needed' to take my photo. I am looking better today, of course still swollen
February 13, 2015
Dinner in a straw? You sound very happy and had good PS checkup. Drains out AND hair wash - sometimes life is good. Take care
February 13, 2015
Hey Girlfriend! Pix are great! I so glad your drains are out and that your a little more comfortable. Please know that I'm praying for you and your speedy recovery. Please take care of yourself, take your meds and rest! Only post when you feel up to it! Love ya! Nan
February 14, 2015
Lay in tub -baby shampoo -- just put your head in water and gently clean - if you have 4x4's squeeze shampoo on them and gently do behind ears - afterwards -pain pill and sleep - you will feel better
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