61 Years Old - Lower Face/neck Lift, Upper and Lower Bleph

Well, like so many of you, I have been researching for about 2 years and have finally decided to "git er done". I found Dr. Roberts and everything about him made me feel like he was the perfect doctor for me. I am scheduled for one week from tomorrow and I'll admit I'm pretty nervous. Partly because of the antibiotic he prescribed which, according to all I've read, can be very brutal on your stomach and cause bad diarrhea. Has anyone had any experience with Clindamycin? He was originally going to give me Kelflex but I have had very bad stomach cramps with that so I requested an alternative. Not too sure about the alternative though.

Also, I will be alone at Day 5 with a very energetic 7 month old puppy so that has me a bit concerned as well. Going to try to get some help from a local dog walker for the 2 days prior to suture removal.

Also very concerned about the migraine and nausea potential from the brow lift. I had originally planned on the upper bleph but the doctor told me he would have to be ultra conservative because I don't really have enough excess eyelid skin. So somewhat reluctantly decided on the brow lift (totally due to the migraine factor). Would welcome any input from anyone who has had that procedure.

I will be taking arnica and bromelain. I know lots of fluids are important too.

I welcome any input anyone can provide. I will attempt to keep current with posts and pictures. Looking at my photos, I can't believe I waited this long to do this! Ugh!

Thanks everyone! I really look forward to this journey with all of you.

Wanted to update that, as of today, I decided against the brow lift and am going with the upper and lower bleph instead. There were just too many aspects of the brow lift that I was uncomfortable with. But I will be getting the next best thing and I am confident that Dr. Roberts will do an excellent job. I'm now super excited as opposed to super stressed, so I can't wait until next Wednesday.

Well, sorry I didn't keep current on updates but I'll post what I can remember along with pics.
First of all, I had BAD pain! The drains were absolutely brutal the first day/night. They went behind my ears and, apparently, were pressing on the incisions back there. I don't really know if that was it but I know it hurt really, really bad. Then I had a LOT of pain the following 4 days. I could not even get out of bed until the 5th day and then for only a short time. Could only eat pudding, applesauce and jello. Couldn't open my mouth any wider for anything else without unbearable pain in my jaw. But once the pain passed, it's been pretty good since then. Still having issues with my left jaw though.
Stitch removal was mostly uneventful but a few really tender places behind my ears. But nothing terrible. I have a bump under my right eye that feels like a bb. I don't think it's a stitch. I've picked out several little pieces of stitches and it's not the same. I'm going to give it a little more time before I contact the doctor about it.
Loving the neck! But several issues I'm not in love with. I'll post pictures but in all fairness, I know I need to be more patient and give everything time to settle in. Patience is definitely not one of my virtues! The numbness in my face, neck and scalp makes me crazy! That's just not a feeling I'm comfortable with but hoping that all is resolved in time. The difference in right and left ear sutures is drastic in my opinion. There right ear already is nearly totally healed! Barely visible scar. But the left earlobe is a mess. Strange random piece of skin on the front and the back looks really bad. Doesn't even look like the same person did both sides. I know it's not as drastic as I make it sound but the last thing I needed was to get my neck fixed and then be self-conscience of my ears! I've wanted short hair FOREVER and was so looking forward to that. But there's no way I'll do that if my ears don't heal better. I wouldn't even wear my hair up or put on a baseball cap if they don't heal better than what I'm seeing now - and that's something I have always done a LOT.
So, that probably brings everything up to today. All in all, very little bruising and not a lot of swelling. I am still sleeping propped up on pillows and keeping the wrap on every night and when I'm home during the day. I took Arnica and Bromelain 3x/day starting 3 days prior to surgery and for one week post-surgery. My next follow up is on May 25.
Any questions or comments would be welcomed. I'm sure there's stuff I forgot to mention. Thanks!