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63 Years Old...it's Time! Headed to Costa Rica in Search of my Face. Costa Rica, CR
UPDATED FROM Vee1028
1 month post
I worried for nothing!
WORTH IT$7,500
Well, it turns out that I worried about returning to work for no reason. It was a hard night physically and I have some swelling this morning because of it but otherwise it was all good!
The first person I saw was someone from another department who I am sure had no idea I had the surgery. She commented on not having seen me in a while. When I told her I had been out a few weeks she said, "Well, the time off did you good. Your eyes look so good...bigger." And rested. Then she commented that I look younger when I'm rested! Of course everyone I work with had to inspect but they were all thrilled for me and I heard things like, "I'm so jealous!" and "I want to go have it done!" Everyone was just sweet and supportive.
Today I get to see other women who know but weren't working yesterday but I'm much less worried today!
I want to let anyone who has asked me for Dr. Arguello's contact information to send me a private message as that has changed as of yesterday. I'd be more than happy to give you his new contact email address.
The first person I saw was someone from another department who I am sure had no idea I had the surgery. She commented on not having seen me in a while. When I told her I had been out a few weeks she said, "Well, the time off did you good. Your eyes look so good...bigger." And rested. Then she commented that I look younger when I'm rested! Of course everyone I work with had to inspect but they were all thrilled for me and I heard things like, "I'm so jealous!" and "I want to go have it done!" Everyone was just sweet and supportive.
Today I get to see other women who know but weren't working yesterday but I'm much less worried today!
I want to let anyone who has asked me for Dr. Arguello's contact information to send me a private message as that has changed as of yesterday. I'd be more than happy to give you his new contact email address.
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UPDATED FROM Vee1028
1 month post
Returning to work
I took 6 weeks off from my very physical job to have this surgery and to recover. Now it is time to return and I have to say I'm more nervous about that than I was when I was being wheeled in to surgery!
I really wish I had been as smart as some of you here who told no one what you were having done. I was just the opposite and told almost EVERYONE!! Not really everyone but more than just 3 or 4. I was just so excited and wanted to talk to these women I spend much of my day with about it. I work with dozens of other women and while most aren't especially gossipy some do engage and I am certain everyone knows by now why I've been away so long.
I really don't care so much that people know. I think it's more a matter of not wanting to feel like my face is being scrutinized. They (of course) all told me that I already looked good for 63. I want them now to say simply, "You look good." without the age qualifier. I think part of me is afraid that no one will notice how much my face has changed for the better, that my jowls are gone, I have no marionette lines, and my neck is smooth.
I see the difference because I have the old pictures to remind me. But, I've seen so many women here with amazing results who say, "No one noticed." I think that would just suck.
I really wish I had been as smart as some of you here who told no one what you were having done. I was just the opposite and told almost EVERYONE!! Not really everyone but more than just 3 or 4. I was just so excited and wanted to talk to these women I spend much of my day with about it. I work with dozens of other women and while most aren't especially gossipy some do engage and I am certain everyone knows by now why I've been away so long.
I really don't care so much that people know. I think it's more a matter of not wanting to feel like my face is being scrutinized. They (of course) all told me that I already looked good for 63. I want them now to say simply, "You look good." without the age qualifier. I think part of me is afraid that no one will notice how much my face has changed for the better, that my jowls are gone, I have no marionette lines, and my neck is smooth.
I see the difference because I have the old pictures to remind me. But, I've seen so many women here with amazing results who say, "No one noticed." I think that would just suck.
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April 19, 2016
Aww Vivian, you look absolutely beautiful!!! Have fun going back to work. Hold your head high! The new beautiful you. Don't worry what anyone else thinks, because there's always going to be people who are jealous because they are unhappy with their own self image. You are a brave, beautiful woman with a kind nature, so now it's your time to get out there and shine! Hugs!,
Patty
April 19, 2016
Thanks so much, Patty. I do know there are people out there like that and some of them work with me! I am so happy with my new face...I just wish I had kept it more on the down low.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I thank God for the ladies like you here on RS.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I thank God for the ladies like you here on RS.
April 19, 2016
Good luck Vee on your return to work. I think the way people respond is consistent with their personality. As far as scrutinizing, I think will be more of a celebratory experience. And if not, "consider the source".
I'm with you - your results are beautiful. I thought your eyes popped before - much more now. Your neck is gorgeous and overall look is softer (in a good way).
I'm with you - your results are beautiful. I thought your eyes popped before - much more now. Your neck is gorgeous and overall look is softer (in a good way).
April 19, 2016
Good luck,and plz don't stress about other people,you are beautiful,and you'll always have people that are just jealous!!! hugs!
April 20, 2016
Thank you so much, Red! I work with some wonderful women and consider most of them friends. I think I'm more concerned with a few I didn't tell and who have heard it through the grape vine.
Thank you for the sweet compliments. I am very happy with my neck especially. My eyes, I seriously did not realize how much I needed the work done on them until I looked at close ups of before and afters. I feel very blessed to have been able to have this surgery and to have had Dr. Arguello perform it.
Thank you for the sweet compliments. I am very happy with my neck especially. My eyes, I seriously did not realize how much I needed the work done on them until I looked at close ups of before and afters. I feel very blessed to have been able to have this surgery and to have had Dr. Arguello perform it.
April 20, 2016
Thanks so much 12bennie! I'll let you know how it goes! Hope you're feeling well.
April 19, 2016
You look WOW fantastic, Don't worry what other people say or don't, because as we walk through life what we think is important of drives us nuts other people don't even notice it is a weird world but let me tell you, you look amazing, I have been at work over a week and have felt it as my job is exhausting as well. I get your not wearing glasses your look really refreshed, time has done you good to have off, all sorts of comment and the ones that do no say it looks fab so don't worry and who cares except you, you feel amazing and that is what matters. Are you still feeling tight?? and do you still swell? look forward to hearing what went down.
April 20, 2016
Thank you so much! I really do feel fantastic, too. Keeping my fingers crossed that not EVERYONE knows and the ones I did tell will just be happy for me.
You look great! Hope being back to work so soon hasn't been too tiring for you.
Yes, I still have some tightness in my neck and a little swelling in y lower cheeks and beneath my ears. Probably only noticeable to me though and not so much to others.
You look great! Hope being back to work so soon hasn't been too tiring for you.
Yes, I still have some tightness in my neck and a little swelling in y lower cheeks and beneath my ears. Probably only noticeable to me though and not so much to others.
UPDATED FROM Vee1028
1 month post
5 weeks post op
I saw my hairdresser yesterday and she was just amazed at the difference in my face and neck. Shes's been showing my pictures to all of her clients. I have a haircut and new color and I'm feeling pretty amazed myself!
I also saw who I would expect to be my worst critic this evening. My youngest daughter. She was absolutely thrilled with my face. She says I look just like I looked when she was 16. That would be 16 years ago. 47? I'll take that!
What I'm hearing from everybody is how natural high look. That I still look like me just younger. Isn't that what we all wanted?
I also talked to the wonderful Dr.Arguello this morning. He's happy with the way I'm looking but he told me to be careful losing weight...to take it slow.
I have to say I felt absolutely beautiful today. It's a good feeling. I'm happy
I also saw who I would expect to be my worst critic this evening. My youngest daughter. She was absolutely thrilled with my face. She says I look just like I looked when she was 16. That would be 16 years ago. 47? I'll take that!
What I'm hearing from everybody is how natural high look. That I still look like me just younger. Isn't that what we all wanted?
I also talked to the wonderful Dr.Arguello this morning. He's happy with the way I'm looking but he told me to be careful losing weight...to take it slow.
I have to say I felt absolutely beautiful today. It's a good feeling. I'm happy
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April 14, 2016
Do you still have a lot of numb spots? I am three weeks post today and still have numbing along the jaw line, sides of neck, and my ears still feel so strange. My doc said numbing and swelling would persist for a while, but this seems to be a lot of numb spots. I know, eye on the prize and patience, and so many here have kept my nerves and worries at bay. You look absolutely gorgeous and so so happy. Congratulations!
April 14, 2016
Thank you so much. Yes, I still have numb spots. The bottom half of my ears and ear lobes, the sides of my cheeks and jaw line, as well as my neck. Sounds just like you! Time is our friend!
April 14, 2016
Yes I agree with all the ladies haircut looks fab and so do you, never would you pick you age. fantastic results you have the most beautiful skin which is a genetic thing no wonder you are so happy. I am nearly 3 weeks post now soon to go back to the doctor I had no brow or eye work done, will post some pics soon this is something that I will talk to Doctor Flynn about but overall I am really happy with my neck and the work he has done, went back to work and everyone is not sure what has happened have you changed your hair colour, you look so rested, one guy even said don't put glasses on again you look great to funny. Any way happy for you and I will post some pics soon so busy as work. keep happy
April 14, 2016
That's so funny about the glasses! I saw the last pictures you posted. You look beautiful
Thank you so much for your kind comments.
Thank you so much for your kind comments.
April 14, 2016
Vivian I am so proud of you, you made it through all the good and not so good..I am sure will say it was so worth it!! Definitely in your 40's sweetie, your daughter is right!!
April 14, 2016
Thanks so much Laura! I can't tell you how good I feel. Definitely worth it!!! We absolutely have the best doctor ever! Thanks, Dr. Arguello!
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You know, getting on the plane and having the surgery was easy! It was trying to arrange time off and getting all the official forms from work that was the nightmare. I seriously thought I might have to quit my job to do this!
You're looking good and sounding happy!