Heavy lids from inflammation caused by Hashimotos

Three years ago I went through a major life change after being diagnosed with Hashimotos. I experienced a lot of inflammation and it took a long time to balance my hormones. What was left were very heavy eyelids. I’m 44 and felt like I looked much older. I looked tired and not happy. So, after having a random biopsy at Dr.Chen’s office (turned out to be a small harmless cyst) I spoke to him about my lids and we set the date for my blepharoplasty. I had it done on Friday 1/3/2020, today is Sunday. I took a Valium 30 minutes prior, Dr. Chen administered local and I had no issues during the procedure. I have not even taken a Tylenol after, only arnica. No real pain - I was a little uncomfortable on day one but it was very minor. I’ve been taking it very easy, knitting on the couch and drinking tons of water. Dr Chen and Rhonda are absolutely the sweetest people I’ve ever met, he is real and open and very easy to talk to and Rhonda is a total nurturer. So glad that tiny cyst led me to them!

Quite a bit of bruising and some swelling below my eyes, stitches are itchy, but I still feel great. Surprisingly I’m sleeping very well at night, but can’t seem to fall asleep for any kind of nap during the day, which is when swelling seems to be at its worst. Can’t wait to get my stitches out Friday and get out of the house.

Bruising and under eye swelling seems to be about the same, but swelling around stitches and upper eye is definitely better. No pain at all, and as long as I keep antibiotic gel on the stitches aren’t too itchy. Dry eyes as evening progresses but I’m sleeping fine.