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Hi everyone. I haven't been on for quite some time and now see that Twin L is having more surgery - TODAY. I didn't get on in time to wish her the very best, but hopefully she knows I do.
I had my FL last April 12th. Don't remember all of the procedures and names, but basically, I had the whole gamat - full powered never go away! So, I decided to go ahead with it. I'm just getting rid of having to wear the "head bra" 24/7....but the horrible did it's work, 'cause my swelling is way down, now! And my cords are gone!
My other op was one I'd wanted for so long, since menopause and gravity had given full permission to my chest to just sprawl as large and as long as it wished, to cover my torso!!! I'd just become very disportionate to my frame...and I hated it!! So....I had a Kim and Gebbie -
Kim-- Yes, you MUST call next time you come to . Is the "Carmines' you're going to on Broadway and about 90th St? If so, I've been there several times! It's a fun "party' get-together sort of place...and, who can forget the 'industrial-size' portions?!?! Or are you going to the midtown Carmines? I think it's the same ownership. (I live on 79th St and WEA.....so the 'uptown' Carmines is sorta in my 'hood!) Anyway, have a great trip....and next time, get in touch!
Gebbie - I am SO relieved that you're going to take these steps to feel better. You know, as happy as I am with my ...because of the fact that I never really looked my age before I had it, very few people even noticed that I now had "lids", tightened-up jowls, higher eyebrows, etc. Only those very close to me. And, yet, I felt as if I looked so different! So, even 'good' results often do not get noticed. Plus....I had some people say to me, when I told them, that they HAD noticed I looked 'refreshed'....but were afraid to say anything! If only they knew that I wished they had!!!
Still, that's a whole different category from feeling as if you've been changed in a way that is not "you"--and I would feel exactly like you in wanting to take it further. If your first surgeon does not see any "problems"....then you really might wish to find a second opinion from someone high-recommended in the field. You deserve the best.....and I've read of so many people who are thrilled with their revisions. That's one great thing about this board---there is NO ONE, here, who is going to get 'annoyed' listeing to your story!!! We are all here for you and WANT to listen!!
Look forward to hearing from both you...and Kim!
hugs, Lynn
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C'mon all you "2006 Facelift Babies"---we want to HEAR from you!! Even if you're still uncertain or have been unhappy about your results. We MISS you!!
hugs, Lynn
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Hello, everyone! I haven't been here in months, but decided to check in today, and it's so good to see the people in our "cohort".
Gebbie, I'm really sorry for what you're going through. It seems as if these procedures are a roulette wheel--you don't know how it's going to turn out in the end. I agree with everyone else that therapy would be a great benefit. Depression is treatable, and there's no reason to subject yourself to it. *hugs*
Kim , Lynn, lollipop: it's lovely to read your updates.
Kim, I know exactly what you mean about noone commenting on the changes. That's been my case, too. But I actually think that's a tribute to the surgeon's skill, in that the changes look natural. I'd be frightened of a more dramatic alteration.
Lynn, you are my hero for being willing to go through another surgery. I'm sure you look wonderful!
As for me, well I had another (4th) revision just this morning. I won't recount everything that's happened as a result of the infections I had, because that would surely chase the newbies away. The neck lump is still there and will be there forever, but it's reduced in size and no longer quite so noticeable. The problems have been under my chin and along my jawline, which have caused lumps, dead tissue, and worst of all dents that make me look as if my face is made of Play-Doh. But I still love the chin implant, when I can shift my gaze from the awful dents. LOL!
Aw, take care, everyone, and I hope you'll all be back.
