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Facelift and Tummy Tuck!!
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I had a neck / lower face lift / upper lower eyes...
SannabelleApril 19, 2015
WORTH IT$14,000
I had a neck / lower face lift / upper lower eyes 8 yrs ago and loved it. Going back to the same physician now for a facelift / neck lift with fat transfer. The fat will come from the Tummy Tuck to be performed same day. At least that's the plan. I don't want to post my whole face so will do some editing before posting facial photos. Here is a photo of the blob. I have one child who is now 31. So 31 years of carrying the blob. Time to kick it to the curb. Surgery scheduled for June 5. I went in for a facelift consult but because I don't have enough fat on my neck for the fat transfer I offered up the belly fat and from that came the addition of abdominoplasty. I am 5'6" and about 130 lbs.
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UPDATED FROM Sannabelle
1 month pre
It is Starting to Get Real
SannabelleMay 3, 2015
I have received, from the hospital where surgery will take place, orders for blood tests required within 30 days of surgery, medical history forms to complete and return, and pre op instructions including bathing twice with CHG soap, wearing freshly laundered clothes, stopping herbal meds, etc.
My Dr. appointment for pre surgery OK is set for May 13. I had planned on strengthening my (very weak) core with an exercise program but haven't done a thing other than walk up and down 60 steps each day in the parking deck at work. My weight is good but I think I'm not in the shape I could be in prior to surgery. Anyone else worry about their physical conditioning and get through OK? I pretty much sit at work all day and come home and sit some more. I need to at least get back on my walk / jog program.
Yesterday I came down with a cold. My husband has had a cold for two weeks so I'm expecting the same but am trying all the tricks to beat it.
I have a long list of supplies to get and feel l need to get going on my shopping soon.
Just a short update today.
My Dr. appointment for pre surgery OK is set for May 13. I had planned on strengthening my (very weak) core with an exercise program but haven't done a thing other than walk up and down 60 steps each day in the parking deck at work. My weight is good but I think I'm not in the shape I could be in prior to surgery. Anyone else worry about their physical conditioning and get through OK? I pretty much sit at work all day and come home and sit some more. I need to at least get back on my walk / jog program.
Yesterday I came down with a cold. My husband has had a cold for two weeks so I'm expecting the same but am trying all the tricks to beat it.
I have a long list of supplies to get and feel l need to get going on my shopping soon.
Just a short update today.
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May 5, 2015
Getting paperwork definitely makes it real! Give yourself credit for hitting those parking deck stairs. Our time is quickly ticking by, so whatever we can do going forward will help. My TT is scheduled for June 2, so I feel the time crunch, too!

May 5, 2015
Check out my blog on here, too. We can help support each other while we recover.
UPDATED FROM Sannabelle
28 days pre
Things I'm Nervous About / Things I'm Enthused About and face photos!
SannabelleMay 8, 2015
Nervous About:
1) having FL and TT in one surgery. Being under GA for a long time.
2) worry that recovery will be difficult (especially for the TT) because I don't work out / think I have a weak core
3) maybe the fat transfer will alter my looks significantly and I will have to come up with an explanation for my altered (hopefully temporarily) appearance. Or that something will go wrong with the fat transfer such as it will be uneven or lumpy
4) I may not like the way my face looks and will get depressed. Will my eyes look to pulled out to the side / stretched / different?
Enthused About:
1) I will love looking younger and refreshed and will feel better about myself.
2) I might be able to feel comfortable in a two piece bathing suit! Heck I'd like it if I felt confident on a one piece :)
3) Clothes, in general, will look better on me and I will be able to buy and confidently wear some of those cute workout / casual clothes from Athleta (got that catalog in the mail today)!
4) i will not feel like I have to have a haircut that hides my face / jowls.
If anyone can help allay my fears and nervousness I'd love to hear from you. What were your favorite things about your TT or FL?
Here are some modified photos showing my face.
1) having FL and TT in one surgery. Being under GA for a long time.
2) worry that recovery will be difficult (especially for the TT) because I don't work out / think I have a weak core
3) maybe the fat transfer will alter my looks significantly and I will have to come up with an explanation for my altered (hopefully temporarily) appearance. Or that something will go wrong with the fat transfer such as it will be uneven or lumpy
4) I may not like the way my face looks and will get depressed. Will my eyes look to pulled out to the side / stretched / different?
Enthused About:
1) I will love looking younger and refreshed and will feel better about myself.
2) I might be able to feel comfortable in a two piece bathing suit! Heck I'd like it if I felt confident on a one piece :)
3) Clothes, in general, will look better on me and I will be able to buy and confidently wear some of those cute workout / casual clothes from Athleta (got that catalog in the mail today)!
4) i will not feel like I have to have a haircut that hides my face / jowls.
If anyone can help allay my fears and nervousness I'd love to hear from you. What were your favorite things about your TT or FL?
Here are some modified photos showing my face.
Welcome to the community. Wow, very exciting and I will be waiting to see your results. Keep us up to date on everything.