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Facelift / Necklift / Lower Lid Bleph - Denver, CO
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I am going to be 66 in August (yikes - where did...
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I am going to be 66 in August (yikes - where did the time go?) and I will be going on Monday for a facelift and necklift which the doctor has called a submentoplasty. I am a retired teacher, but being retired was difficult for me, so I went back to work part-time at an elementary school. I've been wanting to do this for six years ... and all the while I've been watching my turkey neck Grow! So after several consultations, I scheduled with a doc in Denver who comes highly recommended (and was wonderful about staying in my budget - the number includes everything including a night's stay in the hospital). Part of my decision making process has been reading posts and responses on this forum, and I'm so grateful for them! I spent yesterday getting prescriptions filled and making preparations for sleeping sitting up. I was excited, feeling productive - I even programmed my iPhone to alert me when I need to take the meds - I figure I'll be pretty out of it for the first couple of days ;) I'm posting 'before' pictures now, and I don't know when I'll be able to post again ... hopefully soon!
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UPDATED FROM Bski
1 day post
Almost ready to go home
I'm glad to be on the road to mending, although today is difficult.
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July 16, 2013
Best, best of luck to you. I had your surgery plus a forehead lift for my 60th birthday, two years ago. The recovery was long, but I'm still so happy with my results. You're going to look great in a bit.
July 17, 2013
In a couple of days the worst will be behind you and the new you will start to appear. Good luck and keep us posted.
July 17, 2013
Good for you . I wish you all the best. You will be great, keep resting, and give it time, it does take time. I am 59 and it has been 2 months today for me. My neck is still tight and a really light bruise on my cheek remains no matter what I do (covers very easily with concealer) but over all am happy.
July 20, 2013
Hi, Dsail. Thanks for your post and sharing your advice for giving it time. Do you have pictures of your results posted?
July 17, 2013
Bski, hang in there. These next days might be difficult but in a week's time you'll look back and be amazed at how far you've progressed. It's a process , for sure, but your goal is in sight! Keep posting pics!
July 20, 2013
Hi Financegirl. Thanks for your note! The first few days were difficult for me. Even though i came to my decision trusting in the skill of my surgeon, and recognizing the positive energy of his upbeat surgery coordinator, during the first few days my surgeon also provided me with support and upbeat guidance, and his coordinator with skilled and caring advice and patience. I am so grateful! Thanks for reminding me that healing is a process - I will try to post Day 5 pics tomorrow :)
UPDATED FROM Bski
5 days post
Day 5 update and pictures
It's no surprise that the first few days were difficult. Recovering from anesthesia and the surgical event are difficult. I had another factor that became difficult, and that was that the pain medicines undermined my emotional strength. It happened especially in the middle of the night when I couldn't sleep but wanted my husband to since he alone provided for all my physical care during the initial "at home" phase. I paced some, rested some, and tried to calm an inflamed tummy. I also was not prepared to become 'emotional' about seeing the new face in the mirror!
My doctor's patient coordinator called me frequently during these first few days. She was caring and positive and both she and my doctor helped to build my emotional strength!
Yesterday (Day 4) was my first post-op check up, and I am pleased (yes!). We live in the mountains and had to drive to Denver - it was a big day! Today, although I moved slowly, I am feeling well and enjoying that we are getting back to our usual household routines. We decided to board our pup during the first week, and I' glad we did. He came home today, and I'm looking forward to some upcoming opportunities to go for walks with him.
I have bruising under my eyes and on my neck - to be expected I know. I am taking Arnica Montana for that, and Bromelain with Quercetin. I am also feeling swollen, and have tightness in my neck, so I am continuing to ice as well as continuing to wear the compression garment. And I'm looking forward to my next check-up on Tuesday!
My doctor's patient coordinator called me frequently during these first few days. She was caring and positive and both she and my doctor helped to build my emotional strength!
Yesterday (Day 4) was my first post-op check up, and I am pleased (yes!). We live in the mountains and had to drive to Denver - it was a big day! Today, although I moved slowly, I am feeling well and enjoying that we are getting back to our usual household routines. We decided to board our pup during the first week, and I' glad we did. He came home today, and I'm looking forward to some upcoming opportunities to go for walks with him.
I have bruising under my eyes and on my neck - to be expected I know. I am taking Arnica Montana for that, and Bromelain with Quercetin. I am also feeling swollen, and have tightness in my neck, so I am continuing to ice as well as continuing to wear the compression garment. And I'm looking forward to my next check-up on Tuesday!
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July 20, 2013
Looking good. Things should be more positive as the swelling goes down and the new you becomes more and more apparent.
July 21, 2013
Bski, your profile looks just gorgeous! What a terrific job your PS did. Being emotional is all part of the package here, but also a result of the anaesthsia so don't knock yourself around too much for getting blue and emotional. You have a great result, and it sounds like a great husband/caregiver. :) You'll get through this in no time! Hang in there.
July 21, 2013
I am feeling so much better on this start of Day 6! I agree - I have so much to be thankful for :) Now wondering the time frame for getting energy to return. What was your experience there.
July 22, 2013
Bski, well getting one's energy level back is a topic for sure! lol We women definitely look to get ourselves back to normal as soon as possible. But , honestly, at two weeks I went out with another couple for dinner and a show and was exhausted. At three weeks I had my first day back at work and did I sleep that night! With the whole FL thing, I prepared myself for feeling better pretty quickly and mentally psyching myself up to still not overdo it. That was a very specific caution from my PS... day 4-6 we feel like we're looking to get back to normal...and it's just not going to happen quite yet. I would say by 4 weeks , I was pretty much back to normal.... by the 5th week, I started golfing again with my husband. That was great! :) Let yourself heal and just give in to it all. I know you probably feel like your brain is going to mush but everything will wait!
July 22, 2013
Thanks for sharing, Financegirl. I'm trying to listen to my body and rest often. Keeping my head elevated has led me to deep knee bends to reach things ... Early ski conditioning - ;)
July 21, 2013
YOu will be amazed how much different you feel everyday. I was feeling down the first week, second week anxious to get rid of bruising, (which I still have swelling!) and third week getting out in the world again. I live in the mts. also, but a very small town, so I stayed home a lot. The isolation is a bit hard, but I am kind of a loner. Good for you, the worst is past and you look great.
July 23, 2013
mlouise, your pictures have been inspiring for me! I even tried the bandana look yesterday and it works :) Thank you so much!
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