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For Me, Myself & I - Malaysia
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In January 2015 I will celebrate my 60 birthday &...
WORTH IT$8,000
In January 2015 I will celebrate my 60 birthday & after a number of years of dithering I have finally decided to have my FL. It was never a question of if, only a question of when? I have a wonderful husband who loves me just the way I am, a large family whom I adore & am so grateful for & special friends who fill my life with love , laughter & mischievousness :-( So this facelift is for me & is pure unadulterated vanity. I simply do not want to look old & tired & forlorn, when on the inside, my heart is singing. Growing old gracefully for this Great Grandma is simply not an option & I will be fighting & kicking all the way. I work full time, hold a senior position & will not be referred to as "Da Old Boss Lady" lol see pure & utter vanity. I accept these types of procedures are not for everyone & I respect individual's rights to make their own choices. I write this review not in attempt to find acceptance or approval cause quite frankly I don't give a damn, but as a way of giving back to all those wonderful women who have gone before me & shared their personal story, their aspirations, their pain & yes their scary photos :-) I thank you all so very much & acknowledge you were all instrumental in helping me find the BALLS to embark on my own journey. I am going alone because I don't want my hubby to have to endure what will undoubtedly be some pretty yuky days - this is my choice for me, myself & I & however it turns out - I live with that. You welcome to come along for the ride :-)
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UPDATED FROM Shazza1956
5 days pre
6 Days to "D" Day
Well, returned from a great 5 days away in Australia visiting with my beloved grandchildren - now concentrating on ensuring everything is sorted at work, in readiness for my 2 weeks away in Kuala Lumpur. Gorgeous Getaways representatives have been very professional thus far, with everything being put in place for my arrival. Chaffeur will collect me from the airport and take me to my apartment. Some days I am more nervous then others & yesterday I starting having serious doubts - like do I really truly need to do this? everyone says you don't need it!! what about the after pain? will I be able to cope given I am such a suk? Then I went to do my skin care routine in the magnifying mirror & thought, crikey you are definitely going to get your butt on that plane young
lady lol So yes still nervous, excited scared like most everyone else and very thankful to everyone for all the advise and great tips of Arnica & Bromelain Zinc etc. Paula, the representative from GG rang me yesterday and just talking with her was very reassuring - especially knowing she has been through similar herself. To the ladies undergoing procedures today I am thinking of you and wishing you all the very best. My time will soon be here.
lady lol So yes still nervous, excited scared like most everyone else and very thankful to everyone for all the advise and great tips of Arnica & Bromelain Zinc etc. Paula, the representative from GG rang me yesterday and just talking with her was very reassuring - especially knowing she has been through similar herself. To the ladies undergoing procedures today I am thinking of you and wishing you all the very best. My time will soon be here.
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May 28, 2014
I'm so glad you're sharing your story here! Thanks for paying it forward! You are a lovely lady and I love love love your philosophy and attitude. I am only 15 years behind you and think I'll have a similar outlook. Looking forward to following your journey.
May 28, 2014
Thanks Angie - thought I had answered you? Still a bit confused? Probably posted on someone else's review lol or maybe on your page I think lol
May 28, 2014
P.S. Here's a video of a doctor talking about the anatomy of a facelift: <rs-video-player video='{"id":"1116","external_id":"3582802482001","uri":"video\/the-anatomy-of-a-facelift"}'></rs-video-player>.
May 28, 2014
You must be so excited! Good luck!
May 28, 2014
Good luck on ur surgery. Have a safe trip. U r very pretty right now.
May 28, 2014
Hi Mely thank you for your kind comment & so are you - I am so sorry you are unhappy with your surgery. Maybe you can just go and have a consult with a PS who specializes in revision - given so much has changed & improved over the years. Have you tried any of the eyelash serums that help grow your eyelashes like Latisse or Revitalash? They do work.
May 28, 2014
Thank u so much for replying right away(^_~) n for ur kind words. Yes, I started with latisse last year n have helped so much, it took almost a year to see results but now most of my lashes r back, n I see new ones coming back yay! My surgery was 12-13 yrs ago, n I was only 40yrs old now I'm 53 n reading here n there, I have learned that there it's no surgeon that can fix ectropion n besides the scleral show, I have indented scars on the side of each eye 3/4"long. I cant cover with nothing. This "surgeon" really ruined my looks my eyes. I didnt have any any wrinkle around my eyes n in the blink of n eye he marked my eyes for life. n if I let another surgeon "FIX" my ectropion which I doubt there is one capable of doing it. It will leave more scars n I can't handle any more scars around my eyes;"( At this point, I think a facelift would B more beneficial to me than trying to fix the unfixable. I really appreciate ur kind words n advices. Yes, life it's too short to B unhappy, I agree with u, but sometimes u have to wait for the right moment n the right surgeon, now, for a facelift(^_~)! But this X I have to do my homework very well n follow my instincts. Keep us posted!
May 28, 2014
Yes you absolutely do & this is a wonderful sight to read about every one else's experiences. I know I can tell you that you look beautiful to me & it won't make a bit of difference :-( because what matters is how you feel about you :-) Take Care x
June 3, 2014
Just remembered something one of NZ's best PS said to me when I went for a consult with him & that was that there is only one good thing about growing old & that is we scar that much less. So don't give up Mely find the best revision surgeon & go have a consult. He might be able to redo & no scar now you 53 k [RS bleep]
June 4, 2014
Who's NZ dear? Have u seen my scars? They r pretty indented;( you shouldn't erase the pictures of ur skin in the bag, the pic was pretty cool! Graphic but it's real life. If u can't say the surgeons name just send the name in my inbox, please.
June 5, 2014
NZ is my country huni I had a car accident scar from cheek thru to head - so lots can be done k lol my skin was scaring my friends haha
May 28, 2014
If its not too much to ask, it's the staying in recovery house is it included in the 8,000 N for how long u r going to stay in the recovery house. How much was ur trip Malaysia?
May 28, 2014
Hi Mely I am having a full facelift including neck approx $8,000 NZ plus I am paying $1700 for 2 weeks accommodation in a very nice apartment. You can take someone with you and it won't cost anymore just their airfare. I am paying $3,700 NZ $ for return business class airfares and it is a direct flight from Auckland New Zealand to Kualar Lumpur. I have followed Gorgeous Getaways & Dr Jalil's surgery's for a number of years so feel I will be in good hands. Please go & have a consult about your eyes with a specialist k life's to short to be unhappy if there is a chance you can fix it OK.
UPDATED FROM Shazza1956
4 days pre
Four More Sleeps
Another day closer :-) Nesting instincts kicking in so cleaning & more cleaning as well as packing this morning and going over notes and checklist - Oh & my darling hubby is now coming over, a week after my op :-) so we can have a little alone time, sight seeing that is ladies :-) so that's awesome. He accepts that I prefer to go through my op alone and that I have done my home-work, so he is fine with my decision. Booked 3 colonics this week having 2nd one today - all this feeling anxious, nervous excited has cramped me up somewhat - so thought I would have a shower on the inside. Felt really great after first one:-) Supplements I am currently taking multi, zinc, bromelain, arnica, probiotics. I have dropped the aspirin from my prescribed meds as recommended by my Dr. Also purchased a nutri - bullet system to take, it liquidizes vegys & fruit to make delicious healthy smoothies & soups. Will purchase the concealer etc recommended by the ladies duty free & I best not forget straws? Anything you think I need please just pop me a line. Gorgeous Getaways rep Paula, rang & also recommended Organic Rose-hip oil to help with wound care and when I am there, to eat lots of Papaya. I will purchase one of those triangular pillows, hat etc over there...Hmm 'wound care' kinda sounds like I'm going to War? Four more sleeps aghhhh :-(
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May 28, 2014
I was just like you yesterday with nesting. That's great the the hubs is coming for a week. My husbands back went out and my daughter ended up dropping me off today. We are a mess now at home together but the poor guy is still limping around trying to take care of me. You are going to look even more fabulous after.
May 30, 2014
Lots & lots of rest k we can all wait for your updates just get better & better everyday x
May 28, 2014
Exactly as I did....business class flights, week 1 on your own, company for week 2....perfect combo for your recovery -:) Immerse yourself in it.....though it's no picnic, best to think of it as doing something for you and indulge as much as you can under the circumstances. The only other thing I'd suggest you take is really good bath/shower and body lotions. The 'aromatherapy' will help. I also took good coffee (and a mini filter thing), favourite DVDs, and loaded up podcasts on my ipad which were great listen to when I didn't feel like reading. Best wishes......
May 28, 2014
Got it will do all of that today and little speakers for Iphone etc even bought candles & favourite incense lol
May 28, 2014
Oops forgot to add - take facial cleansing wipes. These are great for the first week when you want to gently clean your face. They're soft and soothing. In fact, I've been using them ever since -:) And oil is great too - I use bio oil but rose hip is probably even better. Great idea re the colonics - and the nutri bullet (I've got similar at home that I use daily). Presume they'll give you ice packs?
May 28, 2014
Thanks Sydney yep neutrogena face wioes all packed - got bio oil but GG advise Organic Rosehip best so have both :-) and if I forget or need anything they provide assistant to do shoppibg etc. Truly nice knowing you there :-( x
May 29, 2014
So excited for you! Sounds like you've got everything you need and are ready to go.
May 29, 2014
Hi cemlaw about as ready as I ever going to be :-) & thanks for your amazing review was so helpful :-)
May 29, 2014
I'm glad your husband will be coming to spend some time with you!
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