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I am SO excited to FINALLY be doing this after...
I am SO excited to FINALLY be doing this after about half my life being unhappy with my chin / neck / jawline and lower face area.
I went for a consultation with Cosmos Clinic on the Gold Coast at the end of August and booked in for 5 October. I am a bit apprehensive as the procedure does seem to be just a little more invasive than I thought. One hour duration, twilight sedation, a sedative pill beforehand a drip...but mostly I am really positive and looking forward to having it done.
I'm actually also looking forward to wearing my compression garment. I know, I know...those who've worn one are probably yelling at the computer screen / phone saying "FOOL! Just you wait!" lol. I am supposed to wear it full time for the first three days and after that for three weeks just at night (12 hours a day), but I work from home so can wear it a lot more than that, and the doctor said the more I can wear it, the better.
I want to try and get some arnica to start taking 1-2 weeks beforehand, but I have issues swallowing tablets so it would need to be a liquid, or possibly a cream, if that helps. I've also bought some Bio-Oil for massaging once I can start doing that later.
I'm a tiny bit worried about lumps and bumps and unevenness also. I had Lipo-dissolve last year and it was SO BAD. Immensely swollen and lumpy for MONTHS. Then it resulted in no noticeable difference anyway. Now I'm finally doing the real thing.
Stay tuned for an update.
I went for a consultation with Cosmos Clinic on the Gold Coast at the end of August and booked in for 5 October. I am a bit apprehensive as the procedure does seem to be just a little more invasive than I thought. One hour duration, twilight sedation, a sedative pill beforehand a drip...but mostly I am really positive and looking forward to having it done.
I'm actually also looking forward to wearing my compression garment. I know, I know...those who've worn one are probably yelling at the computer screen / phone saying "FOOL! Just you wait!" lol. I am supposed to wear it full time for the first three days and after that for three weeks just at night (12 hours a day), but I work from home so can wear it a lot more than that, and the doctor said the more I can wear it, the better.
I want to try and get some arnica to start taking 1-2 weeks beforehand, but I have issues swallowing tablets so it would need to be a liquid, or possibly a cream, if that helps. I've also bought some Bio-Oil for massaging once I can start doing that later.
I'm a tiny bit worried about lumps and bumps and unevenness also. I had Lipo-dissolve last year and it was SO BAD. Immensely swollen and lumpy for MONTHS. Then it resulted in no noticeable difference anyway. Now I'm finally doing the real thing.
Stay tuned for an update.
One week to go!
I started my arnica tablets today and they do NOT dissolve!! I had the two little pills in my mouth for 10 MINUTES and they had not shrunk at all, so I ended up having to chew them! They also had no taste whatsoever.
I am getting very excited! I'm also stocking up on pineapple juice, chicken soup and a big comfy cushion for resting propped up.
I am getting very excited! I'm also stocking up on pineapple juice, chicken soup and a big comfy cushion for resting propped up.
It's tomorrow!
Oh my god, I can't believe it's actually going to happen tomorrow. I've been taking my arnica, multi-vitamins and eating lots of protein and veggies.
I've got a big cushion to prop me up on the couch and in bed. I've also got a soft gel ice pack ready, and soft foods in case it's hard to chew, like chicken soup, protein smoothies and yogurt.
I can't wear any nail polish (on fingers or toes), makeup or earrings for the procedure. Comfortable, loose and warm clothing. Clean, dry hair up in a ponytail.
No food or water 6 hours prior, which isn't so bad since my procedure is early, at 8.30am.
I'm a little nervous, but mostly excited. i have no night-before relaxant to take, as I can't easily swallow tablets and simply don't feel overly anxious about it anyway.
I'm more apprehensive about the post-procedure 2 hour recovery time. 2 hours, just sitting around, bored and uncomfortable!? Blegh!
I'll be back!
I've got a big cushion to prop me up on the couch and in bed. I've also got a soft gel ice pack ready, and soft foods in case it's hard to chew, like chicken soup, protein smoothies and yogurt.
I can't wear any nail polish (on fingers or toes), makeup or earrings for the procedure. Comfortable, loose and warm clothing. Clean, dry hair up in a ponytail.
No food or water 6 hours prior, which isn't so bad since my procedure is early, at 8.30am.
I'm a little nervous, but mostly excited. i have no night-before relaxant to take, as I can't easily swallow tablets and simply don't feel overly anxious about it anyway.
I'm more apprehensive about the post-procedure 2 hour recovery time. 2 hours, just sitting around, bored and uncomfortable!? Blegh!
I'll be back!