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68 Year Old Man - Turkey Neck and Sagging Eyes
UPDATED FROM auntiemarshie
21 days post
Fourteen days out, last of stitches and…
auntiemarshieApril 3, 2017
WORTH IT$3,700
Fourteen days out, last of stitches and staples removed. Neck looks really great. Dr. Jablonka sent me this great before and after. While the bruising was still there, the shape of the neck is a huge improvement.
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68 Year Old Man - Turkey Neck and Sagging Eyes
auntiemarshieMarch 19, 2017
I'm a 68 year old man in pretty good shape except for my turkey neck and drooping eyes. My wife was researching her own face lift and convinced me that I should go with her to the consultation and see what could be done for me. (I think her plan has been to use me as a test subject. If I survive, she'll go second.)
Surgery was at Mt. Sinai in NYC on the eve of the Blizzard of 2017. Got to the hotel as the snow began to fall. When we told Dr. Jablonka where we were staying, he told us that he lived a block away, and would come see me at the hotel in the morning so that we wouldn't have to fight through the snow to come back to the hospital.
So far, so good. First night was tough after the pharmacy failed to fill the pain medication Rx. Had all the antibiotics, anti-nausea, and stool softeners I could wish for but not the Oxy. Marcia trudged out in the blizzard to 2 drug stores before she could get the Oxy.
Dr. Jablonka came to the hotel in the morning, removed the drains and changed the bandages. (Great service!) Could have gone home that day, but for the snow emergency.
So, surgery late Monday, snowed in at the hotel on Tuesday, home on Wednesday. Continued the Oxy until Thursday, but none needed since then. On Thursday afternoon I put on my Uni-bomber costume and ventured out to make sure I could drive (I could), and on Friday I drove myself to the train station and took the train and subway into Manhattan and back to Mt. Sinai.
In the waiting room we had a little gathering of RealSelf members, one in for a consult, another who had just had a procedure the previous night.
Without any real wait, I saw the doctor, he removed the bandages, and most of the stitches. (Spoiler: The removal of the stitches on the eyelids is a memorable experience. Bring a bullet to bite on.)
I have an improvised Ace bandage chin strap until the one I ordered from Amazon arrives, and I'm back for staple removal on Tuesday.
Surgery was at Mt. Sinai in NYC on the eve of the Blizzard of 2017. Got to the hotel as the snow began to fall. When we told Dr. Jablonka where we were staying, he told us that he lived a block away, and would come see me at the hotel in the morning so that we wouldn't have to fight through the snow to come back to the hospital.
So far, so good. First night was tough after the pharmacy failed to fill the pain medication Rx. Had all the antibiotics, anti-nausea, and stool softeners I could wish for but not the Oxy. Marcia trudged out in the blizzard to 2 drug stores before she could get the Oxy.
Dr. Jablonka came to the hotel in the morning, removed the drains and changed the bandages. (Great service!) Could have gone home that day, but for the snow emergency.
So, surgery late Monday, snowed in at the hotel on Tuesday, home on Wednesday. Continued the Oxy until Thursday, but none needed since then. On Thursday afternoon I put on my Uni-bomber costume and ventured out to make sure I could drive (I could), and on Friday I drove myself to the train station and took the train and subway into Manhattan and back to Mt. Sinai.
In the waiting room we had a little gathering of RealSelf members, one in for a consult, another who had just had a procedure the previous night.
Without any real wait, I saw the doctor, he removed the bandages, and most of the stitches. (Spoiler: The removal of the stitches on the eyelids is a memorable experience. Bring a bullet to bite on.)
I have an improvised Ace bandage chin strap until the one I ordered from Amazon arrives, and I'm back for staple removal on Tuesday.
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March 20, 2017
The $3700 was for both the upper and lower belph and the fat removal of the neck with a neck lift.
March 21, 2017
You are very entertaining as a writer and narrator. Can't be so generous on your picture posting :)
March 22, 2017
I don't understand the picture comment, are they too graphic? Too many? Been told that all people want is to see photos and they don't really care about the narrative, as much. Please give your your take on this.
March 22, 2017
When your Review first appeared it opened as just 4 pics, all of them sideways. There was no "arrow" available to scroll past the first 4 pics to see any additional ones. So that is what the comment was remarking on. Then later in the day the rest of the pics appeared. Today, upon opening, the original 4 pics were the only ones "view-able" ; then the arrow allowing for scrolling showed up.
March 22, 2017
Met Dan @ clinic today. Nice guy. Everything looks good. Today finally feeling close to normal. Swelled up and exhausted now. Thank you for sharing!! Hope all went well.
March 22, 2017
Yikes..it looks painful. Thank you for sharing. I need the same procedures.
March 22, 2017
3700 is a bargain. Unfortunately the hotels in New York are astronomical. Took my kids to New York for my sons 16th birthday. We stayed at Essex House and our room was over 750.00 a night.
March 23, 2017
we stayed at Hotel Marmara (condo conversion) 94th st about 8 blocks from hospital. we booked thru expedia and it was 179. I am going on march 30th for upper and lower bleph, mid face lift, neck lift, fillers, and maybe ear pinning. Back at the Marmara and I think their rate is 199 this time around. Another gal we met thru real self is doing an apt thru airbnb for like 130
March 26, 2017
How is Dan now? Did he have all his stitches/staples removed? Does he need to come back for evaluation?
Also which chinstrap did he order?
Also which chinstrap did he order?
March 27, 2017
Dan is feeling fine. He had his stitches out last week.Dr J wants to do a filler under his eyes. He will have that done sometime while in the city for me. My surgery is thurs. Dan ordered a couple different strapns but likes the ssimplest one the best. He is going to send you the info, if you want it?
March 27, 2017
Yes, please send me info. There are,so many. Face/neck so swollen.
Did u get in contact w/ Dr. J to review what procedures ur getting done?
I will keep u in my prayers for Thrus.
Did u get in contact w/ Dr. J to review what procedures ur getting done?
I will keep u in my prayers for Thrus.
March 27, 2017
I sent him an email last night. He responded to the first one(it was an incomplete email) but did not hear from him again after I sent the long one explaining procedures Can you send me your email so I can send you the link for the strap. Thx for the prayers
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