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Neck of a 70 Year Old...But I'm 53! Seattle, WA
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It’s funny, I'd always thought if I ever had...
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It’s funny, I'd always thought if I ever had plastic surgery it would be for my breasts, I’m something like an A+ cup. In fact if you'd told me 10 years ago that I'd be having a FL this month I'd have laughed at you. Then I went through menopause, my skin changed and suddenly I developed this weird neck waddle. It's not even symmetrically weird, it's this asymmetric mess that makes me dread wearing my hair in a pony and windy days that leave it exposed. I started thinking about doing something about it about 4 years ago, obsessing over it maybe, and now here I am, scheduled for surgery in less than 2 weeks. Just thinking about it gives me a panic attack so I’m trying to stay busy. And, because that alone isn’t stressful enough, just a few days ago I came down with a killer sinus infection. Now, while I've got every plan in place for me to be gone from civilization for 2 weeks, it’s a race to see if I’m healthy and fully over the sinus infection by next week (go antibiotics go!), or if I’ll have to reschedule.
I’ll be having general anesthesia for my lower face lift and neck lift in Seattle, that’s about a 3 hour drive away from where I live. My awesome sister lives over there and will be taking care of me for a few days.
I told my PS that I’d rather be underdone than overdone, and that my biggest worry was the platysmaplasty because I've heard those are very difficult to revise once done. I don’t have a lot of fat under my neck to hide any lumps or bumps that may be left over after the skin is tightened. He was very reassuring when we spoke on the phone yesterday and I was feeling confident in my decision (again), but I’m like a yoyo with the feelings daily! I know, I know, we all go through this and I just need to chill. I'm trying.
I’ll be having general anesthesia for my lower face lift and neck lift in Seattle, that’s about a 3 hour drive away from where I live. My awesome sister lives over there and will be taking care of me for a few days.
I told my PS that I’d rather be underdone than overdone, and that my biggest worry was the platysmaplasty because I've heard those are very difficult to revise once done. I don’t have a lot of fat under my neck to hide any lumps or bumps that may be left over after the skin is tightened. He was very reassuring when we spoke on the phone yesterday and I was feeling confident in my decision (again), but I’m like a yoyo with the feelings daily! I know, I know, we all go through this and I just need to chill. I'm trying.
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UPDATED FROM Rivergirl37
3 months pre
Still Coughing
I'm freaking out just a little bit because I'm still fairly sick and my surgery is in 10 days. If I can't get over this illness by Friday I'll have to reschedule. I've been on antibiotics for a sinus/upper respiratory infection for 4 days, I have 6 days of pills left. I don't know what I can be doing to get better faster. I'm eating right, getting rest, and I've eased way off at the gym. Anybody know any miracle cures?
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April 13, 2015
Oh no I hope you get better soon and get well for your surgery on the 23rd , im having a lower face lift and lower bleps eye bags done on the 21st of this month and am only 11 days from a cartlage repair , keep us informed , rest I think is the best medicine at the moment x
April 14, 2015
Thanks, I think you're right, and maybe some chicken soup! Good luck on the 21st!
April 14, 2015
Let us know how you are getting on , I do hope you get better for your surgery cause I know I would be really anxt if I had to postpone mine
April 15, 2015
I hope the best for you! I am enjoying reading your posts--I am thinking about what to do about my neck, too. You are funny! I am sure you will look great. Keep us posted!
July 14, 2015
FYI the only thing that helped me get over a sinus infection was a compounded antibiotic with fluid ( cost me 100 at the time) I was supplied with a type of syringe put the fluid in there and up my nose...Doctors had given me oral antibiotics for years that didn't do much...the compounded antibiotic relief was quick...
UPDATED FROM Rivergirl37
3 months pre
Have to Reschedule Surgery, So Bummed
I just got off the phone with my PS. I've been trying everything to get better in time for the surgery next Thursday but it's just not coming together in time. I developed asthmatic bronchitis and I'm on an inhaler and Medrol dose pack to try to get the coughing under control. The Medrol is working wonders but the doctor says steroids before surgery is a no-no, so now I have no choice but to reschedule. All the pulling together of arrangements has now just unraveled and will have to be carefully sewn together on another date. In my mind I know it's the right thing to do, I'm not as healthy as I should be, but it's still a huge let-down. I'm trying to figure out my feelings so I can describe them...all I can say is I'm just completely wiped out from the stress and this stupid illness.
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April 17, 2015
Sorry to hear about that , you will get better and have it again another time when its more suitable for you , keep your chin up and good luck x
April 19, 2015
Hi! Feel better soon! I'm the same age with physically similar experiences as you since hitting menopause 3 years ago. I had a brief consult with an ENT DO Plastic Surgeon in SE Florida who has done 1400 surgeries above the shoulders only. From the Northeast, I never thought I'd be considering this until recently relocating to Florida and being told I look tired and older than I am, etc. The doctor said that my face is symmetrical and I'm a good candidate for lower face and neck lift/platysmaplasty. He'd do it under local. I'm going to see him this week for a full consult and review photos. I'd like to check in with you as I may be having surgery in May as well!
April 19, 2015
Mine was rescheduled for May 26, but I have lost all my previous arrangements for rides between the surgery center and my sister's house where I'll be recuperating and if those can't be figured out for the new date I may need to move the date again. Congrats on finding a good surgeon, let me know how your appointment goes next week!
April 28, 2015
hey rivergirl - a friend of mine had to reschedule a medical procedure and couldn't get anyone she knew who was free to get her home. She ended up getting a private shuttle service which was approved through her doc. Not sure how far your sister is, but you might want to check that out.
April 30, 2015
Thanks Squiggles! That's a great suggestion. So I ended up having to move the date again, new date is July 9. That seems forever away, but now I have transportation, recuperation location, and followup visits covered. My sister is about 20-30 minutes away depending on traffic so that was kind of important to get that figured out.
April 25, 2015
sorry you had to go through even more time to worry! I am going to Puerto Vallarta in a week, and having lower lift with neck included and fat graft for acne scars and purse lipped indentations. I to am FREAKING out. I had hysterectomy 10 year ago and radiation on my neck for cancer 12 years ago that left my neck looking way older than me. I am going alone! I have an apartment booked and will stock up on everything!! Good luck and I hope mine is great too!
April 27, 2015
I hope by now you are back to normal. Just don't do it too soon. I had a similar thing happen to me two years ago and was on the inhaler etc and it took more time than expected to get over it.
April 27, 2015
I am, thanks txann. The soonest date I could reschedule for that works is July 9, so I'm back to waiting again. I'm not happy I had to reschedule, but it was the right decision. I just need to stay away from sick people beginning late June and I should be golden!
April 28, 2015
I feel so bad that you had to reschedule! When you have it in your head, that you're getting it done, you want it over with, now! :) But can't do anything about being sick. I had a brow lift and upper/lower bleth in January and was so afraid of getting a cold. I think I'm going to do lower face and neck next winter, so will be anxious to see your results. It can be so overwhelming with all the choices out there. You're so pretty now, so I'm sure you will look fabulous!
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