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Almost 61 and Nervous !!! - New Jersey
UPDATED FROM Doylestown7474
27 days post
Today was my (almost) 4 week p.o. check up....
WORTH IT$8,500
Today was my (almost) 4 week p.o. check up. Everything is coming along well. Of course there is some swelling. I've posted some before and 4 wk. p.o. pictures... I guess for 61 it's not too bad. The Dr. told me to try to reduce my salt intake. I love salty things, but I will try.
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UPDATED FROM Doylestown7474
19 days post
It's 20 days p.o. today. Things are coming a long...
It's 20 days p.o. today. Things are coming a long nicely. My tummy is looking good, still a little swollen, but not too bad. Had an emergency with my 94 year old mother yesterday, and today I'm wiped out ! I'll be taking a nap today, for sure. Discomfort is minimal, and of course still wearing my binder 24/7.
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D
July 15, 2012
She's in some pain, but considering she's 94, she's doing pretty well ! Thanks, Jhowell! It's a relief for me. I'm exhausted today. I think it took more out of me than I realized.
SJ
D
July 15, 2012
Stupid me, I didn't take any before pic's. When I go to my next appointment I'm going to ask my p.s. if he can email my before pictures...!
SJ
UPDATED FROM Doylestown7474
16 days post
Went for a Dr. visit today 16 days p.o. ...
Went for a Dr. visit today 16 days p.o. Everything looks good. Dr. took my last couple of stitches out of my bb. Didn't feel a thing. No gauze, no more antibiotic cream, nothing. He put some new steri-strips strips on my incision (which I think looks really good) and said when they fall off, that's it. At 1 month p.o. we'll start with the silicone strips, which he said are reusable ????? Anyone know anything about that? I asked if I could go in the pool (my daughter is visiting tomorrow) and got the green light to get wet, but he said to rinse off in a shower when I get out to get the chlorine off. So far so good... Forgot to ask about these daily headaches. Maybe I'll call. Next appt. is in 2 weeks.
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R
July 12, 2012
So happy to hear you're doing well!! You'll have to take some new pics of you in your bathsuit.
R
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M
July 13, 2012
Thankyou! Your blog has been a help to me because I am 60 and needed to find someone who I could really relate to. Hope I do as well as you have done.
J
July 13, 2012
Hi there Mollyata - I just turned 51 so yes you can do it and deserve it! do it for you : )
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M
July 14, 2012
I hope so. I am scared and go back and forth about having it done. I am also having breast lift and implants done at the same time. My concern is the healing time. I need to be well enough to travel in January out of the country. The 'drain'(s) worry me. I've read alot of the stories here and its been a help really. I'm 60 and its been good to read Doylestown's blog due to our age. Everyone on this site has been so supportive. It truly is needed. Thank you!
M
July 14, 2012
Yes, our age does set us apart and I am encouraged to read blogs from the 'mature' ladies on here. Thanks for taking the time to add your experience so women our age can identity.
D
July 14, 2012
What a day/night!!! I got a call last night, my 94 year old mother fell and was taken to the ER. It's about an hour away. She's got 3 broken ribs and a broken nose ;-(
I know it has nothing to do with TT's but I had to share...
I know it has nothing to do with TT's but I had to share...
M
J
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--I am sure the swelling will subside with time...from what I've read...its the bodys way of healing....drink lots of water with lemon :O)...thanks for sharing!!