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I worried for nothing!
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.
Returning to work
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.
5 weeks post op
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
Provider Review
Choosing to have my surgery in another country surprised most people who know me and frightened some of them. I never felt that fear. I knew exactly which doctor I wanted to perform my surgery and, since he was in Costa Rica, that is where I knew I had to go. From the moment I walked into Dr. Arguello's office I knew I had made the right decision. I could not have asked for a more professional, caring doctor. I felt immediately at ease and safe knowing that this was the doctor I was entrusting my care to. Dr.Arguello and his assistant, Dr. Arce made me feel as if I was the most important person they were caring for each time I saw them. Dr. Arguello suggested exactly what surgeries I needed, nothing more or nothing less, so that I could reach my goal of looking like a better, more youthful, version of myself. The care and concern that Dr. Arguello shows goes beyond what I could have expected. He truly cares about his patients' health and well being. I feel so blessed and fortunate and thankful for the results that this amazing doctor was able to deliver. He truly is a gifted, skillful surgeon. I also have to mention Dr. Arce, his assistant, whose kind, caring manner was so appreciated and such an important part of my healing.