I Never Thought I Would Be Doing This! - Middleton, WI

I am feeling pretty good. Staples were removed yesterday, no pain. The only really bruising I had was under my chin. I still have swelling on my neck and under my ears. I didn't use any ice or creams, per PS instructions. I did use warm cloth on day 10 when my neck was so sore. Better the neck day. I am back to eating regular foods, still watching salt intake. I drove for the first time today, have to be careful moving my neck for another week. The strangest feeling runs from ears to ear and on my neck. Feels like I have super glue all over that area. I realize this is normal and it will take time for those nerves to come back. I think I am looking ok but I fell like people can see what I "feel" under my skin, if that makes sense. This results are definitely been every moment of discomfort, which really hasn't been a lot. I encourage anyone who is able to do this for yourselves:)

It hard to believe that this time last week I was getting my lower face and neck lift, something that I know will change my self-confidence. I have always been friendly and out going but this neck and saggy Jowl was making me retreat, not too proud of that. I am so thankful the surgery is over, I was stressing that for weeks. Doubts, fears and cost were thoughts that I know realize so many of us go through. I am hunkering down and not going anywhere for another week, I am concerned people are going to notice, I have many girlfriends that I haven't even told them. They didn't even know that my neck bothered me, so I hope they won't even notice:). Today the left side of neck is sore, like a stiff neck. I have read some stuff on hematoma's, so am calling my PS tomorrow to ask about it. I realize I have a long way to go, but I know it's better to call than to be worried. I am limited on food choices since I still can't chew very well and low salt diet isn't too much fun. So I am really glad I at least have Netflixs and Facebook to pass the time away. Time for a movie and a Tylenol PM. Good nite

I was more than happy to get the stitches in front of my ears and under my chin removed today! Painless. I still have the staples in 4 places in my hair, they came out in a week. One of the staff mentioned using a gel pack on them to lessen the discomfort when i am laying on my pillow, will blast try that today. I only have brusing under my chin, but the swelling in my cheeks are making up for it. I asked the staff why I wasn't told to use any ice and she said it's because the PS just uses the wrap the 1st 24 hours. That's it. Another preference I guess. I still can't wear my glasses, because of swelling and tender ears. I had to pull my chair right in front of the Big TV. Took it easy yesterday, did nothing. When I came home today I had a desire for pancakes so I made some coconut flour blueberry pancakes, made me happy! I am already tired of watching my salt intake, not much choices since chewing is still uncomfortable. No more cleaning the ears :) I asked if I could spray the witch hazel on my clips instead of the qtips and she said yes, that will be so much easier. I have a minature glass spray bottle that I will use now. That's a tip!